The Art of Perfumery, and Methods of Obtaining the Odors of Plants / With Instructions for the Manufacture of Perfumes for the Handkerchief, Scented Powders, Odorous Vinegars, Dentifrices, Pomatums, Cosmetics, Perfumed Soap, Etc., to which is Added an Appendix on Preparing Artificial Fruit-Essences, Etc.

by G. W. Septimus Piesse

Pivers' Pomade of Cucumber.

Benzoinated lard,	6 lbs.
Spermaceti,	2 lbs.
Essence of cucumbers,	1 lb.

Melt the stearine with the lard, then keep it constantly in motion while it cools, now beat the grease in a mortar, gradually adding the essence of cucumbers; continue to beat the whole until the spirit is evaporated, and the pomade is beautifully white.

Melons and other similar fruit will scent grease treated in the same way. (See "Essence of Cucumbers," p. 204.)

Pomade Divine.

Among the thousand and one quack nostrums, pomade divine, like James's powder, has obtained a reputation far above the most sanguine expectations of its concoctors. This article strictly belongs to the druggist, being sold as a remedial agent; nevertheless, what is sold is almost always vended by the perfumer. It is prepared thus:—

Spermaceti,	1/4 lb.
Lard,	1/2 lb.
Almond oil,	3/4 lb.
Gum benzoin,	1/4 lb.
Vanilla beans,	1-1/2 oz.

Digest the whole in a vessel heated by a water-bath at a temperature not exceeding 90° C. After five or six hours it is fit to strain, and may be poured into the bottles for sale. (Must be stamped if its medicinal qualities are stated.)

Almond Balls.

Purified suet,	1 lb.
White wax,	1/2 lb.
Otto of almonds,	1 drachm.
" cloves,	1/4 drachm.