Stewart, Susan
Common and Uncommon Scents: A Social History of Perfume
- ISBN 13:
- 9781445693187
- author:
- Stewart, Susan
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Amberley Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 23.6 x 15.6 x 2.4 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Health & Wellbeing, Beauty, History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
From ancient Rome to modern times, scents have played a significant role in daily life, conveying social status, moral character, and cultural values. This fascinating social history of perfume reveals how people have used aromas to mask unpleasant odours, convey wealth and status, and even exchange messages.
From the use of perfumed pastilles to mask bad breath, to the creation of the first designer perfume in the early 20th century, this book explores the intriguing story of how scents have shaped human culture. With its focus on the latest research into sensory history, this book offers a fresh perspective on the world of perfume and its enduring impact on our lives.
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