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Light, floral, exotic or heady, perfume can be both a precious ally for self-care or the ultimate weapon of seduction. From its origins in ancient times to today's colossal cosmetic industry, the story of perfume is rich and enticing.What parts of the world do fragrances come from? Who invented them and what are their main ingredients? How did perfume cross from the sacred to the profane? Who were the first great perfumers? What role has the fashion industry played in the history of perfume? How do you become a successful 'nose'? What stories lie behind iconic perfumes such as Chanel's N°5, CK One, or Jean Paul Gaultier's Le Mâle? Lavishly illustrated with archival documents from the most beautiful fragrance brands, The Story of Perfume transports its readers into a precious and mesmerizing world. It is the perfect gift for special occasions and a must-have for all perfume lovers.

The untold story of Marie Antoinette's perfumer, Jean-Louis Fargeon.Montpellier, 1748: Jean-Louis Fargeon was born into a family of perfumers and soon became apprentice to his father's modest perfumery. But he dreamed of the glittering court of Versailles and of becoming perfumer to the young queen, Marie Antoinette.His ambition carried him to Paris where his boutique became one of the most elegant and well-patronised in France. Concocting sumptuous perfumes and pomades for most of the French nobility - the ingredients and procedures of which are listed in the book's appendices - Fargeon eventually caught the attention of the queen. After meeting Marie Antoinette in the Trianon Palace, he began creating lavish bespoke scents that perfectly reflected her moods and personality.Through Fargeon's relations with the royal court, where he spent fourteen years as the queen's personal and exclusive perfumer, the reader is granted privileged access to the world of Marie Antoinette. A Scented Palace is a unique perspective on her life including her fascination with dress and fashions - a fascination that was to contribute to her downfall. Fargeon's story touches on many aspects of life in eighteenth-century France, from the development of a bourgeois family and career, to how the suffering of hungry Parisians led to revolt, to in-depth information on the development of the cosmetics and perfume industry and its relation to scientific development during the Enlightenment. The descriptions of Parisian society and commerce provide a window into the ways of life during this turbulent chapter of France's history.

A luxe and definitive guide to the iconic scents and legendary creations of more than 60 renowned perfumers that redefined the fragrance worldFrom the global fashion houses that defined the industry to the niche perfume creators that pushed traditional boundaries, The Perfume Book dives deep into the most iconic and influential scents in perfume.This stunningly photographed volume offers an exceptional panorama of hundreds of creations by over 60 renowned international perfumers. With debossing and gold foil, this is a package as luxurious and collectible as the perfumes it celebrates.Explore the stories behind legendary brands like Chanel, Guerlain, Dior, Yves Saint Laurent, and Hermès, and the most exciting names in niche perfumery—including Frédéric Malle, Serge Lutens, Byredo, and Maison Francis Kurkdjian.The list of brands include:Acqua Di Parma, Aedes De Venustas, Aesop, Akro, Al Jazeera Perfumes, Amouage, Annick Goutal, Aphorismes, Arabian Oud, Armani, Art Meet Art (A.M.A), Atelier Cologne, Atelier Rebul, Ateliers Des Ors, Atkinsons, Azzaro, Balenciaga, Bdk Parfums, Bottega Veneta, Brocard – Collection Le Musée Du Parfum, Bulgari, Buly 1803 A O Pour Officine, Burberry, Byredo, Cacharel, Calvin Klein, Carolina Herrera, Caron, Cartier, Chanel, Cherigan, Chloé, Clive Christian Fran Henin, Comme Des Garçons, Creed, Davidoff, Dior, Diptyque, Documents, Dolce Gabbana, D’orsay, Dries Van Noten, Ella K, Essential Parfums, Estée Lauder, Ex Nihilo, Floris, Fragonard, Fragrance Du Bois, Frau Tonis Parfum (Berlin), Frédéric Malle, Estée Lauder, Fueguia 1833, Givenchy, Goldfield & Banks, Gucci, Guerlain, Hermes, Infiniment Coty, Initio, Issey Miyake, J.f. Schwarzlose (Berlin), Jacques Fath, Jar, Jean Paul Gaultier, Jil Sander, Jovoy, Juliette Has A Gun, Kenzo, Kilian, Lancôme, Lanvin, L’artisan Parfumeur, Le Labo, Les Eaux Primordiales, Lilanur, Loewe, L’orchestra, Lorenzo Villoresi (Florence), Louis Vuitton, Maison Francis Kurkdjian, Maison Margiela, Marc Antoine Barrois, Marc Jacobs, Matière Première, Miller Harris, Miu Miu, Mizensir, Muggler, Nina Ricci, Orto Parisi, Parfum D’empire, Parfums De Marly, Penhaligon’s, Phebo, Prada, Rabanne (Paco), Reine De Saba, Reminiscence, Roger Et Gallet, Roja Parfums, Santa Maria Novella (Florence), Serge Lutens, Sora Dora, State Of Mind, Sujet, Tamburins, The Different Company, Theodoros Kalotinis, Tom Ford, To Summer, Van Cleef And Arpels, Valentino, Versace, Xinu, and Yves Saint Laurent

What parts of the world do fragrances come from? Who invented them and what are their main ingredients? How did perfume cross from the sacred to the profane? Who were the first great perfumers? What role has the fashion industry played in the history of perfume? How do you become a successful ''nose''? What stories lie behind iconic perfumes such as Chanel''s N°5, CK One, of Jean Paul Gaultier''s Le Mâle? Lavishly illustrated with archival documents from the most beautiful fragrance brands, The Story of Perfume transports its readers into a precious and mesmerizing world.