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The Essence

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The empire of scent: explore the realm of perfumes, smells, and aromatic incense to reveal the enduring allure of fragrance.Scents are linked with our most cherished memories—life without the ability to smell is unimaginable. Dive deep into the essentials of olfaction; open up the psychology and science of smell, discover the key fragrance families, and come to understand the historical and cultural ramifications that make the multi-billion dollar perfume industry what it is today. The Essence reveals the power of scent and fragrance to captivate—introducing key global locations, from the lavender fields of Provence and the laboratories where perfumes are created, to incense factories in India. The Essence introduces the trailblazers shaping the future and the vital role that technology and scented products will play in the 21st century, making the book an inviting read for fragrance novices and connoisseurs alike, opening up a new and fragrant world. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ gestalten


Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 4, 2020


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Print length ‏ : ‎ 288 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 3899552555


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 53


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.25 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.27 x 1.18 x 10.24 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #600,953 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #231 in Industrial & Product Design #424 in Fashion History #1,158 in Fashion Design


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    • Beautifully designed, Deeply Researched, wonderful overview and introduction to world of Fragrance
Whether you are a fragrance industry veteran or someone looking to learn more about scent, this book is an excellent resource and an enjoyable read. Well researched, smartly curated and beautifully designed, 'the Essence' provides a fantastic survey of the history of perfumery up till modern times, including fantastic interviews with important figures and brands working broadly in the world of olfactory creation. Artists working with scent, archivists cataloguing historical perfumes and accords, and technologists innovating with scent as a means to affect mood paint a multi-faceted future of scent. Highly recommended for *anyone* looking to delve deeper into the fascinating world of fragrance. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2020 by Chyna Ray
    • Layout
This book is amazing! Full of information including the history, technology, science of perfumery as well as interviews with perfumers. The layout of very organized and the text is broken up nicely with graphs, perfume photos and photos of the cultivation process. A must have for perfume enthusiasts! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2022 by Jeannine
    • Interesting read for perfume enthusiasts
Bought this as a gift for my mom for Mother's Day. She liked the book and thought it was an interesting read on perfumes and fragrances.
Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2021 by mezzomusiclover
    • Fascinating book for an incredibly low price
The layout and typeface choices are very obviously rushed and unprofessional so it’s not a stunner for a coffee table placement. But for the cost, it’s a fascinating and well-researched dive into perfumery.
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2025 by Michael Harinen

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