Perfume: The Art And Science of Scent

This lavishly illustrated book explores every aspect of the fascinating yet little-known art and science of scent. You'll witness every stage of the development of a perfume, from the rose fields of rural Morocco to the finest department stores of Paris and New York. You'll attend a school for perfumers in Provence where hopeful apprentices hone their skills, meet the legendary alchemists who create complex, closely guarded formulas, which can be worth millions, and listen in as executives devise strategies for tapping the $15 billion perfume market. Throughout, you'll glory in stunning color photographs that capture all the elegance and romance of an art where image is truly everything.