The Story of Perfume
A lavishly illustrated guide
What parts of the world do fragrances come from? Who invented them and what are their main ingredients? How did perfume cross from the sacred to the profane? Who were the first great perfumers? What role has the fashion industry played in the history of perfume? How do you become a successful 'nose'? What stories lie behind iconic perfumes such as Chanel's N°5, CK One, of Jean Paul Gaultier's Le Mâle? Lavishly illustrated with archival documents from the most beautiful fragrance brands, The Story of Perfume transports its readers into a precious and mesmerizing world.
What parts of the world do fragrances come from? Who invented them and what are their main ingredients? How did perfume cross from the sacred to the profane? Who were the first great perfumers? What role has the fashion industry played in the history of perfume? How do you become a successful 'nose'? What stories lie behind iconic perfumes such as Chanel's N°5, CK One, of Jean-Paul Gaultier's Le Mâle? Lavishly illustrated with archival documents from the most beautiful fragrance brands, The Story of Perfume transports its readers into a precious and mesmerizing world.
| Autor: | de Feydeau, Elisabeth |
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| ISBN: | 9781529432299 |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Produktart: | Gebunden |
| Verlag: | Quercus |
| Veröffentlicht: | 15.08.2024 |
| Untertitel: | A lavishly illustrated guide |
| Schlagworte: | Aromatherapy and essential oils DESIGN / Fashion & Accessories Fashion & style guides Fashion and style guides HEALTH & FITNESS / Alternative Therapies HEALTH & FITNESS / Aromatherapy HEALTH & FITNESS / Beauty & Grooming HEALTH & FITNESS / Homeopathy HEALTH & FITNESS / Massage & Reflexology HEALTH & FITNESS / Naturopathy HISTORY / Social History Traditional medicine & herbal remedies Traditional medicine and herbal remedies |
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