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Eau de Cologne-Extra

Put 1 ounces oil of lavender, 1/2 fluid ounce oil of quart 95 per cent. alcohol into a bottle; add to rosemary, 1 fluid ounce oil of lemon, and it 9 drachms oil of cedrat, 2 drachms oil of 20 drops oil of cinnamon, with 1 gallon alcothyme, 6 drachms each oil of bergamot and hol. oil of lemon, 4 drachms oil of Portugal, 2 985. Genuine Cologne Water. The drachms each oil of neroli, oil of vervain and following formula was published by one of oil of rosemary, 24 drachms oil of mint, 2 pints eau de melisse and 24 drops tincture of musk; mix thoroughly, and after standing for 12 hours, filter till clear.

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