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Perfume: The Alchemy of Scent

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• A micro-encyclopedia for those who want to know the perfumer's work and learn about the perfume industry from the inside, but have no guide on where to start. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Arcade; Reprint edition (October 18, 2016)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Paperback ‏ : ‎ 128 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1628726962


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 61


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.25 x 0.4 x 7.25 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #52,979 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #4 in Chemical Cosmetics #10 in Aromatherapy (Books) #16 in Style & Clothing


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    • Excellent book for Those wishing to learn the art of Perfume
I believe many of the negative reviews for this book are due to a misunderstanding of its purpose. Jean-Claude Ellena is sharing his vision with us. He is letting us into his creative process, so that we might see what being a perfumer means to him. It is like Monet sharing his methods and the thinking processes he uses with us. any artist knows that true art is more than technique.. Understanding that perfumery is not merely technical, but art...art with the intangible, is what is being premised. There is much to learn here. I also believe that this was written in a humble manner. No where did I see arrogance of a preference for all things French. Many of the classic perfumes he mentions here are French...try to name some early classic perfumes that are not. It is a lovely, lyrical book. Other than the charts not showing properly on the Kindle version I bought, it is well translated and I didn't really notice any editing problems. If you are looking for dirt and gossip about the world of perfume, this is not a book for you. If you want to see into the mind of one of the world's greatest perfumers, buy it. You won't be disappointed! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2013 by Auny A.
    • Astounding insights into art
In discussing the finer points - or notes - of perfume, Jean-Claude Ellena weaves in vital insights into art above and beyond the medium of fragrance. This is an utterly charming and informative book: my only complaint is that the kindle edition is missing a promised “fragrance map” illustration alluded to by the author: an incredibly daft oversight that is unforgivable on the part of the editor and one that should be corrected at once. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2023 by KSA
    • Good introduction to perfume making and selling
An introduction to the history and business of creating and marketing perfume and related fragrance products. Each of the chapters is short and summary in nature. The author sacrifices technical detail for scope. On balance, and given that his readers know little to nothing of the subject (or of organic chemistry, etc), he does a good job pulling all the threads together. If you are curious about the science, art, and business of perfume making and selling, this book is a good beginning. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2023 by Matthew Rapaport
    • behind the veil of mass market perfumery
A great book on how the author got his start in perfumery and a good breakdown on how he came up with the ideas of some of his most popular fragrances. I've read some of the other reviews that I guess expected a book on how to start making perfume but that's not possible in a relatively short book especially when you are looking into using synthetics along with naturally derived ingredients. It's not a science book it's an artist explaining his own process. Near the end of the book he devotes a few chapters explaining how a finished product makes it to your local department store shelf which is also pretty fascinating. If you are looking for a "How to make perfume" book this isn't it but its an amazing book regardless. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2023 by jake butler
    • You Will Read it Over and Over!
This book is a must have for anyone working with scents. It explains how to create, not what to create. In other words, there are no ready made formulations. The insights will help you understand how to create a signature scent. I had several "a ha" moments. Well get the book, you'll see. Oh one more thing, the book explains how to get to know your inventory. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2024 by Sarina
    • Not an instructional type book.
This book deals more with the author’s personal experiences in the perfume making industry. This is not a primer how to book on making perfumes and mixing scents.
Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2024 by Orlin
    • To take fragments of odors and swirl them together to create a beautiful moment is so incredibly magical
I have always been fascinated by perfume and how scent resurrects a memory. I found this book very interesting as he explained how music is linear..one note at a time...but scent is made up of fractions of other odors which hit you all at once and then continue to change as the fragrance drifts on the air. It brings such an emotional response. I had not thought of how many "molecules" make up a fragrance and how some are forward and some float in the background. There is a lot of technical information in the book but that only helped me understand what an art perfume is. To take fragments of odors and swirl them together to create a beautiful moment is so incredibly magical! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2016 by Wendy H
    • Great Book To Introduce You To Perfumery!
This was required reading for a program at work (fragrance house), and i loved it ! Super light read; you'll finish in a day or two max. I felt it gave a great overview of the industry and the history of perfumery, highlighting key perfumers & fragrances. Impressed with its overall relevance, considering it’s over 15 years old ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2022 by Christina DiBella

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