| Oil of vetiver | 2½ oz. |
| Alcohol | 5 qts. |
Tincture of Olibanum (Extrait d’Oliban, Extrait d’Encens).
| Olibanum | 1 lb. |
| Alcohol | 5 qts. |
Extract of Wintergreen (Extrait de Gaulthérie).
This essence is more commonly sold under the English than the French name. Its composition is the following:
| Tincture of ambergris | 1 pint. |
| Extract of cassie | 1 qt. |
| Essence of lavender | 1 pint. |
| Extract of orange flower, from pomade | 1 qt. |
| Extract of rose, from pomade | 2 qts. |
| Tincture of vanilla. | 1 pint. |
| Essence of vetiver | 1 pint. |
Tincture of Civet (Extrait de Civette).
| Civet. | 1—1½ oz. |
| Orris root | 1—1½ oz. |
| Alcohol | 5 qts. |
Tincture of civet is exceedingly lasting and is generally employed for fixing other odors. As to the quantity required to fix perfumes in general, we may state that it varies with the nature of the odor. As a rule, about one-sixteenth part of tincture of civet suffices for even the most volatile perfumes.
Tincture of Cinnamon (Extrait de Canelle).