- Top notes: neroli, nerol, linalool, aldehyde C-9, linalyl acetate
- Middle notes: orange blossom absolute, jasmine absolute, indol, rose absolute, geraniol, lily of the valley, hydroxycitronellol, geranyl formate, methyl naphthyl ketone
- Base notes: Siam benzoin, methyl anthranilate
This delightful odor is a dominant factor in the making of Eau de Cologne .Two classes of products are offered in the trade: 1st an oil made by steam distillation of the flowers; 2nd a product extracted by the volatile solvent method called orange flower absolute concrete or liquid. Oil of petit grain distilled from the leaves and twigs of the orange tree is also used for making synthetic neroli. A by product from the steam distillation of the flowers is orange flower water used in pharmacy. Oil of neroli is the product generally used for the making of Eau de Cologne. Poucher gives the following formula to use to reproduce the absolute flower oil of Fleur d Orange:
- Nerol or geraniol, pure 35 parts
- Linaloöl 10 parts
- Methyl anthranilate 10 parts
- Indol 0.5 parts
- Methyl naphthyl ketone 10 parts
- Aldehyde C9 0.5 parts
- Geranyl formate 2 parts
- Lily of the valley synthetic 6 parts
- Jasmine, synthetic 3 parts
- Rose, synthetic 3 parts
- Linalyl acetate 10 parts
- Benzoin resin 10 parts
To make 100 parts
Orange Blossom #1:
- Orange extract 1,000 grams
- jasmine extract 120 grams
- orange flower water 30 grams
- bergamot oil 8 grams
- neroli oil 15 grams
- musk tincture 10 grams
Orange Blossom #2:
- Alcohol 80% 900 parts
- tincture of musk 60 parts
- extract of jasmine 20 parts
- oil of neroli 15 parts
- oil of bergamot 4 parts
- oil of sweet orange 1 part 3
Essence of Neroli or Essence of Orange Blossoms:
- Pure neroli 1/2 oz
- rectified spirit 1 pt
Dissolve. An ounce of the essence of jasmine jonquil or violets is often added. A delicate and delicious perfume.
Orange flower Extract:
- Essence of orange flowers 12 oz
- essence of cassie 2 oz
- tincture of musk 2 oz
