Perfume: The Creation and Allure of Classic Fragrances
- ISBN-10
- 0517141590
- ISBN-13
- 9780517141595
- Series
- Perfume
- Category
- Perfume bottles
- Pages
- 160
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1995
- Publisher
- Gramercy
- Author
- Susan Irvine
Description
An account of the perfume industry provides comprehensive coverage of all aspects of the subject, from myth to manufacture to its top names, citing the relationship between fragrance and fashion while offering tips on selecting a perfume.
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