Perfumes and their preparation

by George William Askinson

Violet pomade	6 to 7 lb.
Extract of cassie	6 fl. oz.
Alcohol	5 qts.

This is the finest among the true violet perfumes. Less fine, though still of prime quality, is the following:

Extract of cassie	2 qts.
Extract of rose	1 qt.
Extract of tuberose	1 qt.
Tincture of orris root	1 qt.
Oil of bitter almond	15 grains.

Verbena A (Extrait de Verveine).

Oil of lemon grass	½ oz.
Oil of lemon	14 oz.
Oil of orange peel	3½ oz.
Alcohol	5 qts.

A cheap and pleasant perfume: the following is far superior.

Verbena B.

Oil of lemon	10½ oz.
Oil of lemon grass	6 oz.
Oil of orange peel	5 oz.
Extract of orange flower	2 lb.
Extract of rose	3 lb.
Extract of tuberose	2 lb.
Alcohol	5 qts.

This “Extract of Verbena B” is a modification of that given previously, on page 164.

Extrait de Verveine C.