| Oil of calamus | 1¾ oz. |
| Alcohol | 5 qts. |
This essence has a pleasant odor, but it is not valued as a true perfume; though if it is mixed with other essences or extracts until its characteristic odor is no longer recognizable it furnishes a very useful basis for many cheap articles.
Essence of Cedar (Extrait de Cèdre).
| Oil of cedar wood | ½ lb. |
| Alcohol | 5 qts. |
This essence made from the oil is colorless and can be used immediately for handkerchief perfumes.
Tincture of Cedar (Extrait de Bois de Cèdre).
This is made by digesting finely rasped cedar wood with strong alcohol, namely:
| Cedar wood chips | 6 lb. |
| Alcohol | 5 qts. |
The result is a fragrant tincture with a beautiful deep red color which cannot be employed for handkerchief perfumes, but for many cosmetic preparations such as mouth washes and for scenting soap.