Perfumes: The A-Z Guide

Informationen zum Autor Luca Turin is a scientist with a controversial theory of how we smell. He is the author of The Secret of Scent and the subject of the bestselling Emperor of Scent . Tania Sanchez is a perfume collector and expert, and journalist. Klappentext The must-have hardback has been hailed as a masterpiece of criticism and invective. 300 new fragrances have been added to the original 1500 in this updated paperback. PERFUMES: THE GUIDE is the culmination of Luca Turin's lifelong obsession and rare scientific flair and Tania Sanchez's stylish and devoted blogging about every scent that she's ever loved and loathed. Together they make a fine and utterly persuasive argument for the unrecognised craft of perfume-making. Perfume writing has certainly never been this honest, compelling or downright entertaining. The must-have hardback has also been hailed as a masterpiece of criticism and invective. Over 400 new fragrances have been added to the original 1500 in this updated paperback. Zusammenfassung Offers an argument for the craft of perfume-making. This book describes 2,000 fragrances.

Relazione

As scintillating as it is comprehensive...this pungent, entrancing book is a wake up call for the nostrils. The Independent

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Tania Sanchez, SANCHEZ TANIA, Luca Turin, Turin Luca
• Editore: Profile Books
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 22.10.2009
• EAN: 9781846681271
• ISBN: 978-1-84668-127-1
• Pagine: 624
• Dimensioni: 140 mm x 190 mm x 40 mm
• Categorie: Guide e manuali > Salute > Bellezza / cosmesi; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Arte; Parfüm : Lexikon, Nachschlagewerk, REFERENCE / Consumer Guides, Hospitality and service industries