Ellena, JeanClaude
Atlas of Perfumed Botany
- ISBN 13:
- 9780262046732
- author:
- Ellena, JeanClaude
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- MIT Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 168
- Dimensions:
- 26.7 x 19.1 x 1.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Science, Nature, Plants,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Atlas of Perfumed Botany offers a unique cartography of fragrance that explores the botany and geography of perfume composition. Perfumers know that each smell carries associations and impressions that must be carefully analyzed to create a cohesive whole. This book, written by Jean-Claude Ellena, is a poetic and geographic journey through the world of perfumes. It features full-page entries on plants such as bergamot and lavender, accompanied by detailed and vivid botanical illustrations in full color. By tracing historical connections and cultural exchanges, readers can gain a deeper understanding of the complex relationships between fragrance, botany, and culture. For those interested in perfume making or the history of fragrances, this book provides a fascinating insight into the world of perfumery.
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