The Essence of Perfume
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.95 (545 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1908966467 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 272 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-03-16 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Roja Dove’s passion for fragrance is contagious. Beginning with a comprehensive discussion of the sense of smell and the materials of the master perfumer, The Essence of Perfume goes on to celebrate the great classics, the makers who brought them to life and the bottle makers who gave them shape. We hear about the many episodes born from the bitter rivalry between Coco Chanel and that Italian”, Elsa Schiaparelli, and which of today’s celebrity fragrances are the most offensive.The Essence of Perfume is the first book by the world’s only Professeur de Parfums, and it is as captivating as it is informative. In an age where the methods and motivations of the original perfumers are all but forgotten, Roja Dove unfolds the gripping story of scent with all the passion and devotion of a true a
A beautiful and well-told history of the craft of perfume I had no idea I was getting such a magnificent volume. There is everything to love about "The Essence of Perfume." It can be a coffee table book to peruse casually. The photography of the classic bottles and advertising is a delight to the eye. Some of the short descriptions of fragrances make for quick reads. Or else you can dig into the "meat" of the book -- the history of the fragrance houses, the crafts persons that created the perfumes, the structure of the various scents, and the luminaries associated with the scent or the brand. Both an artistic and scholarly achievement. And it is all splendidly and. Lesenz said A treasure of a book!. Wow! This is probably the most visually gorgeous book I own (and I collect beautiful books on fragrance and perfume). Even though I dearly love my Kindles, I did order this as a hardback book, and I am so glad I did. The extravagant beauty of the art and photography and the feel of the pages create an experience that is alone well worth the price of the book. That said, "The Essence of Perfume" is also a fabulous read.I highly recommend this to anyone who loves fragrance - buy the hardback. You won't regret it!. From a Master of Perfume J R Lankford Roja Dove's splendid take on perfumery, its methods, history and mystery, is as precious to me as the perfumes I own, now that scent has become a passion second only to the novels I write. The book is equally resplendent with information to feed a perfumista's/o's mind and glorious photos for our eyes to feast upon. It begins with an explanation of smell itself, goes on to describe how perfume notes are extracted from flower, citrus, resin, etc., includes a sumptuous glossary of raw materials and explains the key aspects of perfumery. Then the history starts of great perfumes and their perfumers--stories fr
"Fragrance fans will find heaven within the pages of this beautifully illustrated book…Delicious." Grazia"Professeur de parfums Roja Dove has siphoned his encyclopedic knowledge of all things perfume into a coffee table-worthy volume." Vogue USA