Perfume: The Alchemy of Scent - Hardcover
To women the whole world over, perfume means glamour, and in the world of perfume Jean-Claude Ellena is a superstar. In this one-of-a-kind book, the master himself takes you through the doors of his laboratory and explains the process of creating precious fragrances, revealing the key methods and recipes involved in this mysterious alchemy. Ellena provides an insider's tour into this secretive multibillion-dollar industry, through the mixing of essences and synthetic elements to the deluxe packaging and marketing in elegant boutiques worldwide.
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“(This book) makes you want to run to a perfume counter and test your impressions against the author's romantic rhapsodies." --Liesel Schillinger, the New York Times
Book Description:
“(This book) makes you want to run to a perfume counter and test your impressions against the author's romantic rhapsodies." --Liesel Schillinger, the New York Times
The exclusive in-house perfumer to Hermès reveals for the first time the secrets behind the art and business of creating perfume.
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- PublisherCorsair
- Publication date2012
- ISBN 10 178033821X
- ISBN 13 9781780338217
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages176
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