The Essence: Discovering the World of Scent, Perfume and Fragrance
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Explore the realm of perfumes, smells, and aromatic incense to reveal the enduring allure of fragrance. Scents are linked with our most cherished memories--life without the ability to smell is unimaginable. Dive deep into the essentials of olfaction; open up the psychology and science of smell, discover the key fragrance families, and come to understand the historical and cultural ramifications that make the multi-billion dollar perfume industry what it is today. The Essence reveals the power of scent and fragrance to captivate--introducing key global locations, from the lavender fields of Provence and the laboratories where perfumes are created, to incense factories in India. The Essence introduces the trailblazers shaping the future and the vital role that technology and scented products will play in the 21st century, making the book an inviting read for fragrance novices and connoisseurs alike, opening up a new and fragrant world. "From the history of perfume to what the industry is evolving today, it aims to provide a broad overview of the subject." The New York Times "a patchwork of knowledge and interesting facts about perfumery and olfaction, conveyed in an eclectic and free-form style." Nez The Olfactory Magazine Review: A lovely addition to your library - This is a lovely coffee table sized book. It is of very high quality, and if you have any interest in fragrances, perfumes, the history and the industry a great addition to your library as it is very comprehensive Highly recommended for the fragrance heads in your life. Review: One for perfumistas only - Lovely book but some of interviews are rather boring and it could have been curated better.
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J**G
A lovely addition to your library
This is a lovely coffee table sized book. It is of very high quality, and if you have any interest in fragrances, perfumes, the history and the industry a great addition to your library as it is very comprehensive Highly recommended for the fragrance heads in your life.
R**W
One for perfumistas only
Lovely book but some of interviews are rather boring and it could have been curated better.
T**M
Was für ein Buch !
Was für ein Buch ! Das Buch habe ich mir selbst gekauft, da ich ein großer Parfumliebhaber bin und das Buch ist einfach nur ein wow ! Für jeden der sich für die Parfumerie interessiert ist dies ein Meisterstück. Es ist in Englisch verfasst. Das Buch ist recht groß und dick und alle wichtigen Informationen befinden sich in diesem Buch ich bin echt verliebt. Der Text wird mit wunderschönen Bildern unterstützt und macht das Verständnis sehr einfach. Ich kann es nur weiterempfehlen.
C**Y
Beautifully designed, Deeply Researched, wonderful overview and introduction to world of Fragrance
Whether you are a fragrance industry veteran or someone looking to learn more about scent, this book is an excellent resource and an enjoyable read. Well researched, smartly curated and beautifully designed, 'the Essence' provides a fantastic survey of the history of perfumery up till modern times, including fantastic interviews with important figures and brands working broadly in the world of olfactory creation. Artists working with scent, archivists cataloguing historical perfumes and accords, and technologists innovating with scent as a means to affect mood paint a multi-faceted future of scent. Highly recommended for *anyone* looking to delve deeper into the fascinating world of fragrance.
J**E
Layout
This book is amazing! Full of information including the history, technology, science of perfumery as well as interviews with perfumers. The layout of very organized and the text is broken up nicely with graphs, perfume photos and photos of the cultivation process. A must have for perfume enthusiasts!
M**R
Interesting read for perfume enthusiasts
Bought this as a gift for my mom for Mother's Day. She liked the book and thought it was an interesting read on perfumes and fragrances.
M**N
Fascinating book for an incredibly low price
The layout and typeface choices are very obviously rushed and unprofessional so it’s not a stunner for a coffee table placement. But for the cost, it’s a fascinating and well-researched dive into perfumery.
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