Macerate the musk and sandalwood in the spirit 7 days, filter, dissolve the oils in the filtrate, add the other ingredients, shake well, and do so occasionally, keeping as long as possible before filtering.
Lilac Water.—
| Terpineol | 2 drachms |
| Heliotropin | 8 grains |
| Bergamot oil | 1 drachm |
| Neroli oil | 8 minims |
| Alcohol | 12 ounces |
| Water | 4 ounces |
Orange Flower Water.—
| Orange flower essence | 8 ounces |
| Magnesium carbonate | 1 ounce |
| Water | 8 pints |
Triturate the essence with the magnesium carbonate, add the water, and filter.
To Clarify Turbid Orange Flower Water.—Shake 1 quart of it with 1/4 pound of sand which has previously been boiled out with hydrochloric acid, washed with water, and dried at red heat. This process doubtless would prove valuable for many other purposes.
Violet Waters.—
| I.— | Spirit of ionone, 10 per cent | 1/2 drachm |
|---|---|---|
| Distilled water | 5 ounces | |
| Orange flower water | 1 ounce | |
| Rose water | 1 ounce | |
| Cologne spirit | 8 ounces |
Add the spirit of ionone to the alcohol and then add the waters. Let stand and filter.