The odor of Rondeletia has not thus far been isolated, at least in Europe (the plant is indigenous to the Antilles). The oils of lavender and clove together constitute the odor known in perfumery as Rondeletia. By increasing the quantity of the two oils, the strength of the perfume may be heightened.
Royal Nosegay.
| Tincture of ambergris | 2½ oz. |
| Extract of jasmine | 1 qt. |
| Tincture of musk | 3 fl. oz. |
| Extract of rose | 1 qt. |
| Tincture of vanilla | ½ pint. |
| Extract of violet | 1 qt. |
| Essence of vetiver | ½ pint. |
| Oil of bergamot | 75 grains. |
| Oil of clove | 1¾ oz. |
Rose Odors.
The art of perfumery has endeavored to fix this most magnificent of all odors, and we must confess that in this case it has succeeded in solving the problem in a manner unequalled in any other perfume. We are able to imitate not only the pure rose odor, but also those of its several varieties such as the tea rose, moss rose, etc., both as to character and intensity. Fine rose odors can be produced in their full fragrance only from pomade extracts; the various rose oils furnish inferior products.
Rosa Centifolia, A (Finest Quality).
| Essence of rose (triple) | 1 qt. |
| Rose pomade | 8 lbs. |
| Alcohol | 5 qts. |
Rose, B (less fine).
| Oil of rose | 3½ oz. |
| Alcohol | 5 qts. |
China Rose (Roses Jaunes).