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

POMADE DIVINE. Among the thousand and one quack nostrums, pomade divine, like James's powder, has obtained a reputation far above the most sanguine expectations of its concoctors. This article strictly belongs to the druggist, being sold as a remedial agent; nevertheless, what is sold is almost always vended by the perfumer. It is prepared thus:-- Spermaceti, 1/4 lb. Lard, 1/2 lb. Almond oil, 3/4 lb. Gum benzoin, 1/4 lb. Vanilla beans, 1-1/2 oz. Digest the whole in a vessel heated by a water-bath at a temperature not exceeding 90° C. After five or six hours it is fit to strain, and may be poured into the bottles for sale. (Must be stamped if its medicinal qualities are stated.)