english_lavender colors

Literary analysis:

In literary works, the term English lavender—beyond its association with fragrant distillates—has come to evoke a soft, muted purple hue that hints at both elegance and tranquility. Though several historical recipes list "Otto of English lavender" as an ingredient [1][2][3], these references have led later writers to adopt the name as a metaphor for refined color. Invoking English lavender in a descriptive context, authors suggest the gentle, pastel purple of blooming fields, using its delicate tone to symbolize a calm beauty and an understated sophistication in their narratives.

To produce a very fine distillate, take— Otto of English Lavender, 4 oz. Rectified spirit (60 over proof), 5 pints.
— from The Art of Perfumery, and Methods of Obtaining the Odors of Plants With Instructions for the Manufacture of Perfumes for the Handkerchief, Scented Powders, Odorous Vinegars, Dentifrices, Pomatums, Cosmetics, Perfumed Soap, Etc., to which is Added an Appendix on Preparing Artificial Fruit-Essences, Etc. by G. W. Septimus (George William Septimus) Piesse
" English lavender, 1 " " bergamot, 1/2 " " cloves, 1/2 " Mix the whole together with agitation in a very strong and well-stoppered bottle.
— from The Art of Perfumery, and Methods of Obtaining the Odors of Plants With Instructions for the Manufacture of Perfumes for the Handkerchief, Scented Powders, Odorous Vinegars, Dentifrices, Pomatums, Cosmetics, Perfumed Soap, Etc., to which is Added an Appendix on Preparing Artificial Fruit-Essences, Etc. by G. W. Septimus (George William Septimus) Piesse
Otto of English lavender, 2 drachms.
— from The Art of Perfumery, and Methods of Obtaining the Odors of Plants With Instructions for the Manufacture of Perfumes for the Handkerchief, Scented Powders, Odorous Vinegars, Dentifrices, Pomatums, Cosmetics, Perfumed Soap, Etc., to which is Added an Appendix on Preparing Artificial Fruit-Essences, Etc. by G. W. Septimus (George William Septimus) Piesse

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