The Essence - Discovering the World of Scent, Perfume & Fragrance

by Gestalten (Editor)

Scents are linked to our most cherished memories. A fleeting smell in the street-a person's perfume, the smell of holiday treats baking-can transport us back in time in an instant, uncovering memories so vivid it is like they happened yesterday. No wonder then, that fragrance, with its ability to conjure whole worlds with a whiff, has captivated us as humans for centuries.

The Essence explores this mysterious sense and delves into the history, culture, and science that have shaped the multi-billion dollar perfume industry into what it is today. Join us as we reveal the power of scent and fragrance to captivate, from lavender fields of Provence and that the laboratories where perfumes are created, to incense producers in India. Meet the trailblazers shaping the future of perfumery as we explore the vital role that technology and scented products will play in the 21st century. The Essence is an inviting read for fragrance novices and connoisseurs alike. Discover your new and fragrant world.

288 pages, Hardcover

Published November 1, 2019

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.