Essence of Ambergris and Musk

Syn. Concentrated tincture of a. and m. ; E. ambræ griseæ (odorata) , E. a. et moschi , E. regia , L.; E ence royale , Fr. Prep. 1. Ambergris (cut small), 3 ⁄ 4 oz.; 1 or 2 fresh-emptied musk-pods (or musk, 12 gr.); rectified spirit, 1 pint; proceed as in No. 1 ( above ). 2. Ambergris, 2 1 ⁄ 2 oz.; bladder musk, 1 ⁄ 2 oz.; spirit of ambrette (purple sweet sultan), 1 gal.; as last. 3. Ambergris, 2 1 ⁄ 2 oz.; bladder musk, 1 oz.; spirit of ambrette, 1 gal.; as before. The fragrance of the above, especially of the last two, is very powerful, and is much esteemed. 4. Ambergris, 1 ⁄ 2 oz.; musk and lump sugar, of each 1 ⁄ 4 oz.; triturate together in a wedgwood-ware mortar, adding oil of cloves, 20 drops; true balsam of Peru, 30 drops, and enough e ence of jasmine or tuberose to convert it into a perfectly smooth paste; then put it into a strong bottle with rectified spirit, 1 quart; observing, before adding the whole of the last, to rinse the mortar out well with it, that nothing may be lost; lastly digest for 6 or 8 weeks, as directed in No. 1 ( above ). 5. Ambergris, 4 dr.; musk, 1 1 ⁄ 2 dr.; sand, 3 oz.; triturate, then add, of oil of cinnamon, 1 dr.; oil of rhodium, 1 ⁄ 2 dr.; e ence of roses and eau fleurs d’orange, of each 1 ⁄ 4 pint; rectified spirit, 1 1 ⁄ 2 pint; digest as before (or not le than 14 days), and decant and filter. The last two are very fine, though inferior to Nos. 2 and 3. 6. To the last (No. 5), add civet, 1 dr.; salt of tartar, 3 dr.; and an additional pint of rectified spirit. Inferior to the above, but cheaper. Obs. E ence of ambergris is used as a perfume, and is added in small quantities to sweet-scented spirits and wines, to improve their flavour and aroma. A very small quantity of any one of them added to lavender water, eau de Cologne, tooth-powder, hair-powder, wash-balls, or a hogshead of claret, communicates a delicious fragrance. See Ambergris and E ence Royale ( below ).