Essence and Alchemy: A Book of Perfume
Format: ebook
ISBN:
9781429936125 (1429936126)
Publish date: April 1st 2011
Publisher: North Point Press
Pages no: 272
Edition language: English
This was one of the first books I read on the history of perfume and perfume making. I think it is an excellent blend of 'story' and fact. The art and science of perfumery is fascinating. As is the long history of fragrance in human society. I love it. Aftel captures the fact, the history, the s...