t. In many of the
shops in Germany and in France will be seen bottles labelled in close
imitation of those sent out by Bayley and Co., Cockspur Street, London,
who are, in truth, the original makers.

Esprit de rose triple, 1 pint.
Extract of ambergris, 2 oz.
" orris, 8 "
Otto of lemons, 1/4 "
" bergamot, 1 "

The name "Ess" bouquet, which appears to puzzle some folk, is but a mere
contraction of "essence" of bouquet.

EAU DE COLOGNE. (_La premiere qualite._)

Spirit (from grape), 60 over proof, 6 gallons.
Otto of neroli, _Petale_, 3 oz.
" " _Bigarade_, 1 "
" rosemary, 2 "
" orange-peel, 5 "
" citron-peel, 5 "
" bergamot-peel, 2 "

Mix with agitation; then allow it to stand for a few days perfectly
quiet, before bottling.

EAU DE COLOGNE. (_La deuxieme qualite._)

Spirit (from corn), 6 gallons.
Otto of neroli, _Petit-grain_, 2 oz.
" " _Petale_, 1/2 "
" rosemary, 2 "
" orange-peel, }
" lemon, } of each, 4 "
" bergamot, }

Although Eau de Cologne was originally introduced to the public as a
sort of "cure-all," a regular "elixir of life," it now takes its place,
not as a pharmaceutical product, but among perfumery. Of its remedial
qualities we can say nothing, such matter being irrelevant to the
purpose of this book. Considered, however, as a perfume, with the public
taste it ranks very high; and although it is exceedingly volatile and
evanescent, yet it has that excellent quality which is called
"refreshing." Whether this be due to the rosemary or to the spirit, we
cannot say, but think something may be attributed to both. One important
thing relating to Eau de Cologne must not, however, pass unnoticed, and
that is, the quality of the spirit used in its manufacture. The utter
impossibility of making brandy with English spirit in any way to
resemble the real Cognac, is well known. It is equally impossible to
make Eau de Cologne with English spirit, to resemble the original
article. To speak of the "purity" of French spirit, or of the "impurity"
of English spirit, is equally absurd. The fact is, that spirit derived
from grapes, and spiri