" 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 première qualité._)

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 deuxième qualité._)

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,