Profumo. Alla ricerca della tua fragranza

by Neil Chapman

Un profumo ben fatto può racchiudere un sentimento particolare, trasportarci in un momento molto preciso della vita con chiarezza, ricordare una persona cara o un amico speciale. E proprio come indossare un certo vestito o le scarpe più raffinate, il nostro profumo preferito può farci sentire invincibili. La domanda è: come trovarlo? Neil Chapman guida i lettori in un mondo travolgente. Il suo «atlante dei profumi», informativo e spiritoso, presenta oltre 700 fragranze, dai profumi vintage ai grandi classici, dai successi contemporanei ai concettuali «anti-profumi» e alle nuove tendenze. I profumi sono classificati in base alla nota che predomina nella miscela, per permettere un utilizzo intuitivo del libro e così facilitarne la ricerca e l'apprezzamento. Il volume ci guiderà nella scelta di una fragranza che non solo ci piace, ma che farà parte della nostra identità.

Genres: Nonfiction, Fashion, Reference

288 pages, Hardcover

Published November 26, 2020

Reviews

[Matteo Fumagalli · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ne parlo qui: https://youtu.be/zb24ObfnQM0

[Charles Wong · Rating 4 out of 5]

informative and insightful from a contemporary perfume collector (and writer)'s point of view, easy reading and comprehensible even by non-perfume industry insiders, clear section by accord to reflect years of research, effort, and passion over fragrance collecting, olfactory beauty and heritage.

[Deborah Wickham · Rating 5 out of 5]

An informative book, cleverly divided into perfume genres and notes so it's easy to reference if you have a hankering for a specific scent.
Full of genuine love and passion for the subject, beautifully and intelligently written, this is the perfect antidote to the often poisonous Luca and Tanya.
Oh, and the book is GORGEOUS! But as every perfumista knows: a beautiful vessel is worth nothing if the contents are dreck which is absolutely not the case here.

[Lori McDunn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mr. Chapman accurately explains the power and importance of fragrance in our technological world. He first inspires and then explains all things perfume related in a manner that is easily understood. He provides visual representations of specific perfumes that are palpable. He does exactly what Mr. Holland in Mr. Holland’s Opus does; “He loves” it “and makes us love it too”. Bravo Neil Chapman!

[Imogen · Rating 5 out of 5]

A book I will certainly be coming back to every time I want to buy or try a new fragrance.

[Aneddy · Rating 5 out of 5]

My perfume guide

[Emily · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very in depth look at niche and vintage perfumes. A good jumping off point for looking for your perfect perfume.

[Emily Tapio · Rating 4 out of 5]

Similar to The Guides by Turin and Sanchez, but the reviews are less caustic and arranged by fragrance family.

[Carley Swanetta]

Detailed, thorough, comprehensive ( as much as possible in the world of scent) , informative.

[Alepanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Interessantissimo per chi ama i profumi o vuole comprenderli meglio, ho trovato mille spunti e preso molti appunti.

[Jas ౨ৎ · Rating 4 out of 5]

How long have people been gatekeeping this for?