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The Emperor of Scent: A True Story of Perfume and Obsession 42 reviews
Chandler Burr
Random House Trade Paperbacks, 2004
A fascinating tour de force.
+ Fascenating and Entertaining
+ Wonderful writing!,
+ The Emporor Of Scent
+ Amazing
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The Scented Ape: The Biology and Culture of Human Odour 1 review
David Michael Stoddart
Cambridge University Press, 1990
Excellent Book
This is an excellent book for those interested in the olfactory system, fragrances, and incense. Great information on biology and psychology of aromas.
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Smell: The Secret Seducer3 reviews
P. A. Vroon, Anton Van Amerongen, ...
Farrar Straus & Giroux (T), 1997
an intriguing look at an important but ignored subject
+ Very good work on Psychology & Aromas
+ an intriguing examination of our most under-rated sense
This is a fascinating insight into our most basic, but most overlooked sense. Lots of basic factual information, which is clearly written and easy to understand, and lots of interesting and thought provoking material about how important our noses are in our daily lives. Quick reading - will liven ...
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Perfume: The Story of a Murderer402 reviews
Patrick Suskind
Vintage, 2001
A scentillating examination of a murderer`s mind!
+ Totally creepy - in a completely absorbing way . . .
+ Thank you may I have another?
Humans that are deprived of one or more of the senses naturally compensate by focusing and overdeveloping the remaining senses. Suskind brilliantly chose to deprive Grenouille of something other than senses, the ability to be recognized. I don't believe any human in history had a complete absence ...
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Scent of a Woman122 reviews
Al Pacino, Chris O'Donnell
Universal Studios, 1998
dvd purchased, scent of a woman
+ Awesome HD DVD
+ Charming!
+ What A Wonderful Movie.
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A Natural History of the Senses61 reviews
Diane Ackerman
Vintage, 1991
An All Time Top Favorite!
+ Fascinating book
+ Such a good writer
+ Warning: This book could change your life!
+ The Human Experience
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Essence and Alchemy: A Book of Perfume22 reviews
Mandy Aftel
North Point Press, 2001
Fascinating! Delightful!
+ Great Book!
+ A revelation about scent
+ Unexpectedly Lyrical
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Fragrance: The Story of Perfume from Cleopatra to Chanel 2 reviews
Edwin Morris
Dover Publications, 2002
Wonderfully informative
The information presented in this book is amazing in its scope and depth. Histories of anything usually leave me bored, but I was thoroughly impressed by the unusual yet thorough way Morris presented the information. It is not intended to be a how-to manual. The word history in the title should ...
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The Fragrant Veil: Scents for the Sensuous Woman8 reviews
Elisabeth Millar
Llewellyn Publications, 2000
Sexy, fun and magical!!
+ wonderful book on aromatherapy and fragrance
+ A fragrant read
+ Mouthwatering Prose
+ Fragrant veil
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The Chemistry of Fragrances (RSC Paperbacks)4 reviews
D.H. Pybus, C.S. Sell
Royal Society of Chemistry, 2004
This book is excellent!
+ chemistry of fragrance
+ The best intro to the subject
If you are looking for the chemistry of fragrances, this is definitely a book you must purchase. The authors goes into great details about the history, science, and the art of perfumery. Highly recommended!
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Aroma: The Cultural History of Smell
Constan Classen
Routledge, 1994
Roses, musk, incense and myrrh--smells have always been associated with magic, healing and sexual power. Yet what is experienced as fragrant varies dramatically from one culture to the other and from one epoch to the next. Aroma uncovers the secret history of smells: from the perfumed banquets of ancient Greece to "the best blueberry flavor ever made", from the sweet "odor of sanctity" to ...
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Jitterbug Perfume180 reviews
Tom Robbins
Bantam, 1990
Best Book. Ever.
+ Huge fun. Has strong opinions on religion which I like, others may not.
+ wonderful
+ jitter bugaboo
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Fragrance: The Story of Perfume from Cleopatra to Chanel2 reviews
Edwin Morris
Dover Publications, 2002
Wonderfully informative
The information presented in this book is amazing in its scope and depth. Histories of anything usually leave me bored, but I was thoroughly impressed by the unusual yet thorough way Morris presented the information. It is not intended to be a how-to manual. The word history in the title should ...
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Perfume: The Story of a Murderer402 reviews
Patrick Suskind
Vintage, 2001
A scentillating examination of a murderer`s mind!
+ Totally creepy - in a completely absorbing way . . .
+ Thank you may I have another?
Humans that are deprived of one or more of the senses naturally compensate by focusing and overdeveloping the remaining senses. Suskind brilliantly chose to deprive Grenouille of something other than senses, the ability to be recognized. I don't believe any human in history had a complete absence ...
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A Natural History of the Senses61 reviews
Diane Ackerman
Vintage, 1991
An All Time Top Favorite!
+ Fascinating book
+ Such a good writer
+ Warning: This book could change your life!
+ The Human Experience
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Smell: The Secret Seducer3 reviews
P. A. Vroon, Anton Van Amerongen, ...
Farrar Straus & Giroux (T), 1997
an intriguing look at an important but ignored subject
+ Very good work on Psychology & Aromas
+ an intriguing examination of our most under-rated sense
This is a fascinating insight into our most basic, but most overlooked sense. Lots of basic factual information, which is clearly written and easy to understand, and lots of interesting and thought provoking material about how important our noses are in our daily lives. Quick reading - will liven ...
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Essence and Alchemy: A Book of Perfume22 reviews
Mandy Aftel
North Point Press, 2001
Fascinating! Delightful!
+ Great Book!
+ A revelation about scent
+ Unexpectedly Lyrical
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The Chemistry of Fragrances (RSC Paperbacks)4 reviews
D.H. Pybus, C.S. Sell
Royal Society of Chemistry, 2004
This book is excellent!
+ chemistry of fragrance
+ The best intro to the subject
If you are looking for the chemistry of fragrances, this is definitely a book you must purchase. The authors goes into great details about the history, science, and the art of perfumery. Highly recommended!
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The Emperor of Scent: A True Story of Perfume and Obsession42 reviews
Chandler Burr
Random House Trade Paperbacks, 2004
A fascinating tour de force.
+ Fascenating and Entertaining
+ Wonderful writing!,
+ The Emporor Of Scent
+ Amazing
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The Fragrant Veil: Scents for the Sensuous Woman8 reviews
Elisabeth Millar
Llewellyn Publications, 2000
Sexy, fun and magical!!
+ wonderful book on aromatherapy and fragrance
+ A fragrant read
+ Mouthwatering Prose
+ Fragrant veil
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