The Essence. Discovering the World of Scent, Perfume and Fragrance

by Le Collectif Nez

The empire of 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.

288 pages, Hardcover

Published February 4, 2020

Reviews

[Mara Gold · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best book about perfume culture and olfaction I ever read. Beautifully designed, the content is incredibly various, easily written and truly engaging. I’ve learnt so much from this book, from facts about olfaction, to the perfume industry to olfaction art. I highly recommend it to whoever love this subject.