The Perfume Companion by Nigel Groom

The Perfume Companion by Nigel Groom

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This guide explores the history of perfume-making from ancient times to the late 20th century. It describes the key ingredients that contribute to popular formulas, and provides an A-Z of over 70 major fragrance-producing houses and the products that have made them famous.

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The Perfume Companion by Nigel Groom

This guide explores the history of perfume-making from ancient times to the late 20th century, explaining why and how perfume was used for a variety of purposes. There are sections that describe the different processes that can be used for making perfumes and the key ingredients that contribute to popular formulas. It also explores the different designs of bottles, pots and vials, and why there has always been a strong link between the design of the receptacle and the potion it contains. The key section of the book provides an A-Z of over 70 major fragrance-producing houses and the products that have made them famous.
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ISBN 13 9781840920826
ISBN 10 1840920823
Title The Perfume Companion
Author Nigel Groom
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Quarto Publishing PLC
Year published 1999-09-24
Number of pages 192
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.