Book of Perfumes - Couverture rigide

Rimmel, Eugene

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1432612328 ISBN 13 : 9781432612320

Editeur : Kessinger Publishing Co, 2004

Synopsis

The Book of Perfumes by Eugene Rimmel is a comprehensive guide to the history, creation, and use of perfumes. The book begins with a brief overview of the ancient origins of perfumery and then delves into the various ingredients and techniques used in the creation of fragrances. Rimmel provides detailed information on the various types of perfumes, including floral, oriental, and woody scents, and offers advice on how to choose the right fragrance for different occasions.The book also includes a section on the art of perfumery, with insights into the work of master perfumers and the creative process behind the development of new fragrances. Rimmel shares his own experiences in the industry, providing readers with a behind-the-scenes look at the world of perfumery.In addition to its informative content, The Book of Perfumes also features beautiful illustrations and photographs, making it a visually stunning addition to any bookshelf. Whether you are a seasoned perfume enthusiast or simply interested in learning more about this fascinating subject, this book is sure to provide you with a wealth of knowledge and inspiration.1865. With about 250 illustrations by Bourdelin, Thomas, etc. Eugene Rimmel joined his father's perfumery business in London's Bond Street in 1834. During his life, such was Eugene's success, that he collected 10 Royal Warrants from heads of state all over Europe, including Queen Victoria, for his perfumes and fragranced products. In Book of Perfumes, the Victorian parfumier celebrates perfume; tracing a fascinating path from ancient Egyptian history to the present period; describing the various modes in use for extracting the aromas from plants and flowers; and summarizing the principal fragrant materials used in manufacture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Prefaces are out of fashion, and that it is now customary to plunge at once in medicts res, I feel bound in this instance to deviate from the general rule, and to explain how I was led to emerge from the depths of my laboratory, and to appear thus before the public in an entirely new character. Four years ago, I had to prepare for the Society of Arts a paper on The Art of Perfumery, its History and Commercial Development, and, to qualify myself for the task, I was forced to devour a huge pile of hig hooks in order to ascertain through what mysterious arts the Ancients ministered to the gratification of their olfactory sense, and to the embellishment of the human face divine. Two jears later, I was called upon to form part of the Jury at the Great Exhibition, and to draw up the official report of the Perfumery
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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Kessinger Publishing Co
• Date d'édition: 2004
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1432612328
• ISBN 13: 9781432612320
• Reliure: Relié
• Illustrateur: Bourdelin
• Nombre de pages: 312
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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