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

POMADE DOUBLE, MILLEFLEURS. Rose, jasmine, fleur d'orange, violet, tubereuse, &c., are all made in winter, with two-thirds best French pomatum, one-third best French oils; in summer, equal parts. POMADE A LA HELIOTROPE. French rose pomade, 1 lb. Vanilla oil, 1/2 lb. Huile de jasmine, 4 oz. " tubereuse, 2 oz. " fleur d'orange, 2 oz. Otto of almonds, 6 drops. " cloves, 3 drops. HUILE ANTIQUE. (A la Heliotrope.) Same as the above, substituting rose oil for the pomade. PHILOCOME. The name of this preparation, which is a compound of Greek and Latin, signifying "a friend to the hair," was first introduced by the Parisian perfumers; and a very good name it is, for Philocome is undoubtedly one of the best unguents for the hair that is made. PHILOCOME. (First quality.) White wax, 10 oz. Fresh rose-oil, 1 lb. " acacia oil, 1/2 lb. " jasmine oil, 1/2 lb. " fleur d'orange oil, 1 lb. " tubereuse oil, 1 lb. Melt the wax in the huiles by a water-bath, at the lowest possible temperature. Stir the mixture as it cools; do not pour out the Philocome until it is nearly cool enough to set; let the jars, bottles, or pots into which it is filled for sale be slightly warmed, or at least of the same temperature as the Philocome, otherwise the bottles chill the material as it is poured in, and make it appear of an uneven texture. PHILOCOME. (Second quality.) White wax, 5 oz. Almond oil, 2 lbs. Otto of bergamot, 1 oz. " lemon, 1/2 oz. " lavender, 2 drachms. " cloves, 1 drachm.