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Fragrance: The Story of Perfume from Cleopatra to Chanel 2 reviews
Edwin T. Morris
Charles Scribner's Sons, 1984
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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375 Essential Oils and Hydrosols 9 reviews
Jeanne Rose
Frog Books, 1999
Excellent resource from an expert.....
+ Excellent Reference
+ excellent reference
As I migrate further and further into the world of herbs and essential oils and learn more and more, I have discovered hydrosols. What, you may ask is a hydrosol? Quoting Kurt Schnaubelt's book MEDICAL AROMATHERAPY, which suggests aromatic hydrolsols are the product of the steam distillation ...
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The Secret of Scent: Adventures in Perfume and the Science of Smell9 reviews
Luca Turin
Ecco, 2006
The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly
+ A Gem
+ Fascinating story
+ Sacrebleu!
+ Very Interesting
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The Perfect Scent: A Year Inside the Perfume Industry in Paris and New York11 reviews
Chandler Burr
Henry Holt and Co., 2008
Another great book by Chandler.
+ Awesome book!
+ "Lilac smells like soiled underwear" the author writes,
+ As much about creativity as perfume
+ A Fascinating Journey Into The World of Luxury Fragrance
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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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A Scented Palace: The Secret History of Marie Antoinette's Perfumer4 reviews
Elisabeth de Feydeau
I. B. Tauris, 2006
A Scented Palace by DeFeydeau
+ Heady romance and secret formulae
+ interesting perpective of the French Revolution
+ A fun and informative read
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Fragrance Bottle Masterpieces 1 review
Joanne Dubbs Ball, Dorothy Hehl Torem
Schiffer Publishing, 1996
Fragrance Bottle Masterpieces
JUST OK .. THERE ARE BETTER REFERENCE GUIDES AVAILABLE ON THIS SUBJECT. THERE IS A LOT OF MATERIAL THAT IS NOT COVERED IN THIS "COFFEE TABLE" REFERENCE AND IDENTIFICATION GUIDE. I HAD ACTUALLY EXPECTED A MORE COMPREHENSIVE REFERENCE BOOK SOLEY BASED ON THE REVIEWS I HAD READ.
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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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The Chemistry of Fragrances: From Perfumer to Consumer (RSC Paperbacks)4 reviews
Royal Society of Chemistry, 2006
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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Perfume: The Art and Science of Scent7 reviews
Cathy Newman
National Geographic, 1998
Beautiful and Informative
+ Luscious both in text and layout
+ I loved this book. It was concise and enlightening. Does
+ Excellent Book! A Unique Blend of Artistry and Science.
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Essence and Alchemy22 reviews
Mandy Aftel
Gibbs Smith, Publisher, 2004
Fascinating! Delightful!
+ Great Book!
+ A revelation about scent
+ Unexpectedly Lyrical
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Invisible Architecture: Experiencing Places Through the Sense of Smell
Anna Barbara, Anthony Perliss
Skira, 2006
What does a church smell like? Or a movie theater? How conscious are we of the smells that surround us? The idea that places have an olfactory identity is not recent. Even in ancient architecture the dynamics of scents and their permeation were incorporated into the design. The 20th century, however, witnessed an increasing need to dry out spaces and sterilize the air in the effort to eliminate ...
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The Emperor of Scent: A Story of Perfume, Obsession and the Last Mystery of the Senses43 reviews
Chandler Burr
Arrow Books Ltd, 2004
lucid, dramatic, important...
+ Fascenating and Entertaining
+ Wonderful writing!,
+ The Emporor Of Scent
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Fabulous Fragrances II : A Guide to Prestige Perfumes for Women and Men10 reviews
Jan Moran
Crescent House Pub., 2000
Highly Recommended
+ Wonderful guide to perfumes, many classics mentioned
As a veteran beauty editor, I recommend this book to all new writers covering fragrances. I also keep a stash of copies for last-minute gifts and dinner party hostesses. Jan Moran is a well-known fragrance expert who writes with authority and passion. Elegantly written and deceptively simple, ...
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The Scent of Desire: Discovering Our Enigmatic Sense of Smell14 reviews
Rachel Herz
William Morrow, 2007
Insightful and Engaging
+ This book passes my smell test!
+ A Wonderful Gift
+ A compelling account of an intriguing subject
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Commercial Perfume Bottles3 reviews
Jacquelyne Jones-North
Schiffer Publishing, 1996
Commercial Perfume Bottles by Jacquelyne Jones-North
+ Commercial Perfume Bottles
+ Commercial Perfume Bottles
This book is a visual feast for the eyes. The photos of the perfume bottles are wonderful and can make perfume bottle collectors drool with the possibilities. This book can serve as a great educator to the types and eras of the bottles. I believe I have the earlier version of this book because ...
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The Book of Perfume
Elisabeth Barille, Catherine Laroze
Flammarion, 1995
Perfume. The very word evokes a world of sensuality. The Book of Perfume details the history, creation and selection of fine fragrance, providing a complete guide to a fundamental element of the feminine mystique. Chapters trace the traditions of scent, from the attars of Cleopatra to Marilyn Monroe's Chanel No. 5. Illustrations.
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The Smell Culture Reader
Jim Drobnick
Berg Publishers, 2006
Here is a much-needed overview of what is arguably our most elusive sense. Sight and hearing have been the subject of numerous books, while the so-called "lower senses" have remained relatively unexplored despite powerful and complex social meanings. From hygiene to aromatherapy, the foul to the fragrant, smell is shown here to be much more than a physical act of perception.
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Perfume: The Story of a Murderer407 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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Psychological Basis of Perfumery
Springer, 1996
During the many years of its publication and subsequent revisions, Paul Jellinek's book has been the standard work on its subject. This new edition, translated into English for the first time, was conceived in response to the increased interest in recent years in perfumes and the sense of smell. This interest has come not only from within the highly competitive perfumery industry, but ...
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