The Perfume Handbook (Hardcover)

This encyclopaedic reference covers all aspects of modern and traditional perfumery. Each entry includes information on botanical identity, origin, use, history, folklore and examples of the perfumes in which it is a constituent. There are similar entries for modern synthetic ingredients. Detailed descriptions of 200 top commercial fragrances of the present day include their main ingredients, their creators and biographies of those who designed their bottles. The differents types and families of perfumes are listed, together with information on how to choose, use and keep a perfume. There is also a section on home perfume making, which includes an appendix of ancient and modern perfume recipes and formulas.

General

Imprint:	Chapman and Hall
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	May 1992
First published:	May 1992
Authors:	Nigel Groom
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 22mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	323
ISBN-13:	978-0-412-46320-4
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Chemistry > Physical chemistry > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social institutions > Customs & folklore > Costume, clothes & fashion Promotions
LSN:	0-412-46320-2
Barcode:	9780412463204

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