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

OLIVINE. Gum acacia, in powder, 2 oz. Honey, 6 oz. Yolk of eggs, in number, 5. White soft soap, 3 oz. Olive oil, 2 lbs. Green oil, 1 oz. Otto of bergamot, 1 oz. " lemon, 1 oz. " cloves, 1/2 oz. " thyme and cassia, each, 1/2 drachm. Rub the gum and honey together until incorporated, then add the soap and egg. Having mixed the green oil and perfumes with the olive oil, the mixture is to be placed in the runner, and the process followed exactly as indicated for amandine. HONEY AND ALMOND PASTE. (Pâte d'Amande au Miel.) Bitter almonds, blanched and ground, 1/2 lb. Honey, 1 lb. Yolk of eggs, in number, 8. Almond oil, 1 lb. Otto of bergamot, 1/4 oz. " cloves, 1/4 oz. Rub the eggs and honey together first, then gradually add the oil, and finally the ground almonds and the perfume.