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Subject: Since the beginning of time, we have
sought to enhance our environment with fragrance: prehistoric
man used incense to flavor foods, the Egyptians were renowned
for their use of perfumed oils in rituals, and the Romans
believed in the medicinal powers of perfume. The World of
Perfume has its beginnings in nature; aptly, this volume opens
with “From Plant to Perfume,” a chapter that describes in
colorful detail each and every ingredient used in perfume-making,
from plant and animal products to synthetic materials. The
science of manufacturing the perfect scent is also explored.
Perfumery being as much an art as a science, the following
chapter is dedicated to the craft of producing a fragrance.
Here the fascinating roles of the ‘nose’ or perfumer maker,
advertiser and marketing expert are all described, and each
‘family’ of fragrances is explored with informative text and
sumptuous illustrations. “The Great Names of Perfumery” provides
biographies of all the legendary perfume-makers including
Guerlain, Chanel, Dior, and Lanvin. Each is complete with
illustrations and authoritative commentary on the extraordinary
life, influence and times of these great perfumers. The final
chapter celebrates the exquisite containers, veritable works
of art, that have held fragrances over the years.
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