Essence and Alchemy: A Natural History of Perfume
Format: kindle
ASIN: B00ECK3UK6
Publish date: October 6th 2004
Publisher: Gibbs Smith
Pages no: 256
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...