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Orange Essence

With 10 parts drachm; essence of ambergris and essence :

PERFUMED WATERS. of musk, of each 1/2 Imperial fluid drachm; of pure water, but only 1 gallon drawn over. rectified spirit (90 per cent.), 1 pint; mix. A In this way the finest fragrant distilled waters rich and highly esteemed perfume. may be produced from all flowers, and other

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