1 qt. dried rose petals
1/4 to 1/2 c. dried rose buds (damask roses work well)
1 oz. orris powder
1 tbsp. ground mace
2 tbsp. whole cloves
1 vanilla bean (cut or broken into small pieces)
1 tbsp. whole cardamom in pods (crushed)
2 sticks cinnamon (crushed)
20 drops oil of orange, or 10 drops each oil of lemon and oil of orange

Combine dried rose petals and rosebuds with orris. Lightly mix with hands or wooden fork and spoon in a large bowl. Blend mace, cloves, vanilla, bean, cardamom and cinnamon separately. Add to rose mix. Blend well. Drop orange (or orange and lemon) oil over the mix; stir gently.

Place in jars with tight fitting lids (or in double plastic bags - each bag sealed with twisters). Store unopened for 6 weeks, shaking often. When ready to use, place in a pretty container. Stir gently; a rich fragrance will rise.