Vegan Florida Water | 1865 Essential Oil Room Freshener

Florida Water
1865 Recipe
Available in 2 convenient sizes:
~SAMPLE: Tall Plastic Sample Spritzer: 4 3/4 ” 10 ML
~4oz Glass Bottle with Screw top:
~4oz Glass Bottle with Sprayer

Historically Inspired Label from 1865
Given the label, ” The Universal Perfume.”
The name refers to the Fountain of Youth said to be located in Florida.
Scent: Lovely fragrant citrus with a teeny hint of spice. When making this I sampled lots of other Florida Waters. Trust me when I say this IS the BEST. Once you try it you will be hooked.

Florida Water is a perfumed spirit that became popular in 19th century North America. They say it was what lavender and Eau-de-cologne was to Europe. Although both the Germans and English had their own brand-name of Florida Water, it was more popular in America.

The first Florida water known here in the US dates to the early 1800s. It was well-known before 1830. By 1830 it was already available in most Perfumery and Apothecaries in America, which usually produced their own. This means that Florida Water’s recipe varied somewhat. It was only in the late 19th century that the bottles were standardized for all Florida Water. Previously to that, bottle designs also varied, which is why it is hard for researchers to pinpoint the exact date of Florida Water’s beginnings.

Historical Excerpts:
1. In 1840, Eliza Leslie directed her readers: “On the Toilet, table always keep your dressing-case, your bottles of Cologne, Florida Water, etc.. and a large pincushion.”
2. In 1864, the circular of a Philadelphia – This one we had to remove – basically, they said it needs to be in all shops and stores and in all homes for lots of reasons!

The recipe we used was from 1865. Historically this was an expensive fragrance with refreshing and citrusy notes.

Florida Water was used by both men and women as a toilet requisite. It was used as a cordial and stimulant, as well as a breath freshener, Cologne, body spray, bath water, perfume for the body and handkerchief, sick room refresher, and much more. Victorian etiquette manuals warned young ladies against the “offensive” impression made by a strong perfume, but Florida Water and Eau de Cologne were recommended as appropriate for all, along with sachets for scenting the linen and fresh flowers in the corsage. Large quantities were also used by barbershops as cologne and aftershave. In the 1880s and 1890s, Murray & Lanman Florida Water was advertised as “The Richest of all Perfumes” and “The most Popular Perfume in the World.”

If you would like to sample our Florida Water, it now comes in recyclable plastic spritz bottles that can fit nicely into your purse or historical pocket. They are handy with the spritz for a quick mist to cool you down on hot days- or just for a refreshing scent of flowers. You can use daily after cleansing to add the extra bit of nourishing moisture or as a setting spray after applying makeup for those with dry complexions.