Bay rum six ounces. aromatic spirits of ammonia half an ounce. bergamot oil six drops.

Mixed with rectified spirit in the proportions of about four ounces of bergamot to a gallon. it forms what is called extract of bergamot. and in this state is used for the handkerchief.

Powdered carbonate of ammonia one ounce. strong solution of ammonia half a fluid ounce. oil of rosemary ten drops. oil of bergamot ten drops.

Rub the musk with the bergamot. then add it to the soap. and beat up.

When bergamot is mixed with other essential oils it greatly adds to their richness. and gives a sweetness to spice oils attainable by no other means. and such compounds are much used in the most highly scented soaps.