The Story of Perfume: A lavishly illustrated guide

by Elisabeth de Feydeau

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.

Genres: Nonfiction, History, Art, Historical

160 pages, Hardcover

Published August 20, 2024

About the author

Élisabeth de Feydeau (born 28 July 1966), is a French historian and writer. She is also an expert in fragrance.

Reviews

[Laura Harrison · Rating 5 out of 5]

Elegant, stunning, gift worthy title. My new favorite book about fragrance. A very tasteful oversized black volume with gold lettering. A myriad of perfume information, documents, brands and so many pictures. A fascinating title perfect for perfume lovers or anyone with an interest in fragrance.

[Marcela Jackson · Rating 5 out of 5]

A beautifully illustrated book, very engaging and informative.

[Ferreira Betty · Rating 5 out of 5]

Très beau livre

[Susan Liston · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very beautiful book, with quite a lot of information, but not more than you need.

[Mary Louise Sanchez · Rating 5 out of 5]

A stunning book from cover to final pages. I now have more information to check ingredients in my favorite fragrances and where they are found in the world.

[Cole · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very pretty book, but nothing new that hasn't been covered in similar histories