Extraits; Extracts

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This section is from the "Encyclopedia Of Practical Receipts And Processes" book, by William B. Dick. Also available from Amazon: Dick's encyclopedia of practical receipts and processes.

Extraits; Extracts

Extraits; Extracts. In French perfumery these are, appropriately, strong spirituous solutions, either simple or compound, of the essential oils and odorous principles of plants and other substances, obtained by infusion or digestion, as distinguished from those that are obtained by distillation and direct solution. Under the term, however, are often classed many perfumes prepared with rectified spirit by the latter methods, and which are highly charged with the fragrant matter, or matters, which they represent. The preparation of most of the extraits is simple enough, the chief care necessary being that the spirit be absolutely scentless and of sufficient strength, and that the oils and other materials be recent and perfectly pure.

1062. Extrait de Bondeletia

1062. Extrait de Bondeletia. Take 12 drachms avoirdupois oil of lavender (Mitch-am); oil of cloves,5 drachms; oil of berga-mot, 4 drachms; oil of verbena (or neroli), 1 drachm; essence of ambergris and essence of musk, of each 1/2 Imperial fluid drachm; rectified spirit (90 per cent.), 1 pint; mix. A rich and highly esteemed perfume.

1063. Extrait de Millefleurs

1063. Extrait de Millefleurs. Take 4 grains finest grain musk; finest ambergris, 6 grains; oil of lemon, 6 drachms; oil of lavender (English), and oil of cloves, each 4 drachms; liquid storax (genuine), 1 drachm; oil of verbena, oil of pimento and neroli, of each 12 drops (minims); rectified spirit, 1 Imperial pint; macerate in a warm room, with frequent agitation, for 2 or 3 weeks. Very fine. The omission of the storax renders it paler, and thus preferable to some persons.

1064. Jockey Club Bouquet

1064. Jockey Club Bouquet. Mix 1 pint extract of rose, 1 pint extract of tuberose, 1/2 pint extract of cassia, 4 ounces extract of jasmin, and 3 ounces tincture of civet. Filter the mixture.

1065. Bouquet de Millefleurs

1065. Bouquet de Millefleurs. Mix

1 pint extract of rose; 1/2 pint each of the extracts of tuberose, jasmin, orange-flower, cassia, and violet; 4 ounces essence of cedar,

2 ounces each of the tinctures of vanilla, ambergris, and musk; 1/2 pint essence of rose, 1 ounce attar of bergamot, and 10 drops each of the attars of almonds, neroli, and cloves. Let the mixture stand for a week, and then filter.

1066. Bouquet de Rondeletia

1066. Bouquet de Rondeletia. Mix 2 ounces attar of lavender, 1 ounce attar of cloves, 1 ounce attar of bergamot, 3 drachms attar of roses, 4 ounces each of the tinctures of musk, vanilla, and ambergris, with 1 gallon deodorized alcohol. After a month's repose, filter.

1067. Imitation Lily of the Valley

1067. Imitation Lily of the Valley. This much admired perfume is made by mixing together 1/2 pint extract of tuberose, 1 ounce extract of jasmin, 2 ounces extract of orange-flower, 3 ounces extract of vanilla, 1/4 pint extract of cassia, 1/4 pint extract of rose, and 3 drops attar of almonds. Keep this mixture for a month and then use.

1068. Imitation Essence of Myrtle

1068. Imitation Essence of Myrtle. Mix together and allow to stand for 2 weeks, 1/2 pint extract of vanilla, 1 pint extract of roses, 1/2 pint extract of orange-flower, 1/2 pint extract of tuberose, and 2 ounces extract of jasmin.