Florida Water Cologne

This is an historic cologne used widely during the Civil War. It has been made by the same company for over 190 years (it was introduced on February 14, 1808).

This refreshing and stimulating floral and citrus scented cologne is created with essential oils of bergamot, neroli, lavender, clove, cinnamon, rose, and orange flower water.

It immediately gained popularity when it was introduced and became a worldwide, well-known cologne, not only because of it's delightful fragrance but also because of the more than twenty uses attributed to it.

Added to the Bath or wash-basin, Florida Water is delightfully refreshing and leaves the skin delicately fragrant.

After the Shower it provides an exhilarating rubdown, giving a delightful glow to the skin, toning muscles and nerves.

As an Astringent and Skin Lotion, Florida Water acts with pleasing effect. It contracts the pores, tones-up the skin, leaving it with a feeling of freshness.

As a Personal Deodorant, Florida Water is indispensable to the fastidious woman. Its faint and elusive, yet delightful scent, makes it invaluable for this purpose.

As a Sickroom Deodorant, a few drops sprinkled around the room perfumes the air and overcomes sickroom odors.

As a Rubdown for the Sick, Florida Water has a beneficial, stimulating effect. Many find it more pleasant and helpful than an alcohol rub.

Before Shaving, Florida Water softens the toughest beard and prepares the skin for a smooth, luxurious shave.

After Shaving, it contracts the pores, Its mildly astringent action soothes and heals skin abrasions caused by shaving.

Headaches, due to excitement or nervousness are usually relieved by simply applying cooling and refreshing Florida Water to the temples and forehead.

For Insect bites, an application of Florida Water on the infected part usually proves helpful.

In Hot Weather, a feeling of agreeable coolness is quickly induced by applying Florida Water to the brow.

As a Perfume, there is no more delightful scent than Florida Water. Unobtrusive and remindful of a flower-garden, it can be used in an atomizer, on the handkerchief, or on the person.

After Exercise, a rubdown with Florida Water produces a warm tingling glow - delightful and invigorating - zestful to the muscles, restful to the nerves.

For Jangled Nerves, produced by exitement or shock, Florida Water applied to the forehead and used as a rubdown, usually relieves nervous tension and relaxes the muscles.

To the Hair a sprinkling of Florida Water gives an enchanting fragrance appropriate to the party or dance. It soothes itching scalp.

For Boudoir Daintiness, a few drops sprinkled in your lingerie drawer, handkerchief-box and clothes closets is lovely and lasting.

To Freshen Rooms that have been newly dusted, to overcome smoke-stuffiness, kitchen odors and the smell of new paint, sweeten the air with a sprinkling of Florida Water.

Head Colds will be less annoying if a little Florida Water is sprinkled on a handkerchief and the aroma frequently inhaled.

For Tired, Burning Feet, bathe in warm water to which Florida Water has been added. The soothing, refreshing effect is most gratifying.

For Complexion Care, never fail to massage the skin with Florida Water after removing make-up, especially before retiring.

There are also several "unofficial uses" for Florida Water Cologne.

It is often used for ritual offering and purification. It is used in spells to remove unwanted thought forms and heavy vibrations, to encourage the display of emotions, to suppress those who talk too much, and to calm places where an excess of energy is present. Many use it like Holy Water for cleansings, good luck and protection.

Household tips:

Keep some in a spray bottle in the fridge to keep fresh and cool in the summer.

Add it to a spray bottle when you iron for fresh, wonderful smelling clothes or spray your curtains to freshen up a room.