The Art of Perfumery, and Methods of Obtaining the Odors of Plants

TULIP NOSEGAY. Nearly all the tulip tribe, although beautiful to the eye, are inodorous. The variety called the Duc Van Thol, however, yields an exquisite perfume, but it is not used by the manufacturer for the purpose of extracting its odor. He, however, borrows its poetical name, and makes an excellent imitation thus:-- Extract of tubereuse, } from pomade each, 1 pint. " violet, } " rose, 1/2 " " orris, 3 oz. Otto of almonds, 3 drops. VIOLETTE DES BOIS. Under the head Violet, we have already explained the method of preparing the extract or essence of that modest flower. The Parisian perfumers sell a mixture of violet, which is very beautiful, under the title of the Violet des Bois, or the Wood Violet, which is made thus:-- Extract of violet, 1 pint. " orris, 3 oz. " cassie, 3 oz. " rose (from pomade) 3 oz. Otto of almonds, 3 drops. This mixture, in a general way, gives more satisfaction to the customer than the pure violet.