STORY OF PERFUME (HB)

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 No. 5 and CK One? Lavishly illustrated with archival documents, this book opens the precious and mesmerizing world of perfume.