The art of perfumery : and the methods of obtaining odours of plants; with instructions for the manufacture of ... dentifrices, pomatums, cosmetiques, perfumed soap, etc / by G.W. Septimus Piesse.

  • George William Septimus Piesse
Date:
1855
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Credit: The art of perfumery : and the methods of obtaining odours of plants; with instructions for the manufacture of ... dentifrices, pomatums, cosmetiques, perfumed soap, etc / by G.W. Septimus Piesse. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Essence of Tea Rose. Esprit de rose pomade - „ „ triple Extract of rose-leaf geranium - „ sandal wood - „ neroli „ orris nt. ] 1 h i Kosemary.— “ There’s rosemary, that’s for remembrance.” SUAKSPEARE. By distilling the Rosmarinus officinalis a thin limpid otto is procured, having the characteristic odour of the plant, which is more aromatic than sweet. One cwt. of the fresh herb yields about twenty-four ounces of oil. Otto of rosemary is very extensively used in perfumery, especially in combination with other ottos for scenting soap. Eau de Cologne cannot be made without it, and in the once famous “ Hungary water” it is the leading ingredient. The following is the comi^osition of Hungary Water. Rectified alcohol - 1 giillon. Otto of English rosemary o oz. „ lemon peel - - 1 oz. „ balm (jnelissd) - 1 oz. „ mint - h draclim. Esprit de rose - 1 pint. Extract of fleur d’orange - - 1 „ It is put up for sale in a simil.ar way to eau de
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