Eau de Cologne
- This popular perfume may be made as follows: Take rectified spirits of wine six pints, spirits of rosemary one pint and three-fourths, eau de Melisse de Carmes one pint and an eighth, essence of Neroli forty-five drops, essence of cedrat sixty drops, essence of lemon one drachm and a half, and oil of rosemary one drachm. Mix these ingredients, and distil in a water bath. Care must be taken in receiving the product; and it should be kept, for a short time previous to using, in a cool cellar or ice-house. Its real use is a perfume or flavory essence, although its cosmetic powers are celebrated.