Perfume
The Alchemy of Scent
Published on 26. January 2012
Book
Hardback
176 pages
978-1-78033-821-7 (ISBN)
Description
To women the whole world over, perfume means glamour, and in the world of perfume Jean-Claude Ellena is a superstar. In this one-of-a-kind book, the master himself takes you through the doors of his laboratory and explains the process of creating precious fragrances, revealing the key methods and recipes involved in this mysterious alchemy. Ellena provides an insider's tour into this secretive multibillion-dollar industry, through the mixing of essences and synthetic elements to the deluxe packaging and marketing in elegant boutiques worldwide.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Little, Brown Book Group
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 194 mm
Width: 130 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-78033-821-7 (9781780338217)
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Person
Jean-Claude Ellena has created some of the world's bestselling perfumes, including "Declaration" from Cartier. He lives and works in Grasses, the French capital of perfume.