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Essence of Civet

Take 1 ounce (avoirdupois) civet cut very small, and 1 pint (Imperial) rectified spirit; proceed as for essence of ambergris or musk. Its odor is only agreeable when faint and combined with that of other substances, which it sustains and increases. It is hence seldom or never used alone. spirit, 1 quart. Proceed as in the last receipt. 973. Essence of Lavender. Take 1 The products of the above two receipts form ounce avoirdupois oil of lavender (Mitcham) a delightful perfume highly esteemed in the and 1/2 Imperial pint strongest rectified spirit; fashionable world. A very small quantity of mix with agitation; a few drops of the esany one of them added to eau de Cologne, sences of musk and ambergris being added at lavender-water, tooth-powder, hair-powder, will. Very fine. pomades, wash-balls, &c., communicates a 974. Το Extract the Essence from delicious fragrance. A few drops added to sweet-scented spirits, liqueurs, wines, &c., improve their flavor and aroma. 1 or 14 fluid drachms added to a hogshead of claret, imparts a flavor and bouquet to the wine which is regarded by many as delicious. any Flower. Take any flowers you choose; place a layer in a clean earthen pot, and over them a layer of fine salt. Repeat the process until the pot is filled, cover closely, and place in the cellar. Forty days afterwards, strain the essence from the whole through a crape by pressure. Put the essence thus expressed in a clear bottle, and expose for six weeks in the rays of the sun and evening dew to purify.

One drop of this essence will communicate its odor to a pint of water.