Turin, a renowned scientist, and Sanchez, a longtime perfume critic, review more than 1,200 fragrances, separating the divine from the good and the monumentally awful.
Read More
Turin, a renowned scientist, and Sanchez, a longtime perfume critic, review more than 1,200 fragrances, separating the divine from the good and the monumentally awful.
Read Less
Add this copy of Perfumes: the Guide 2018 to cart. $9.27, good condition, Sold by HPB-Ruby rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 2018 by Perfüümista ÖÜ.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
Add this copy of Perfumes: the Guide 2018 to cart. $9.27, good condition, Sold by HPB-Diamond rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 2018 by Perfüümista ÖÜ.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
Add this copy of Perfumes: the Guide 2018 to cart. $9.27, good condition, Sold by Half Price Books Inc rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 2018 by Perfüümista ÖÜ.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
Add this copy of Perfumes: the Guide to cart. $18.54, good condition, Sold by Zoom Books East rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Glendale Heights, IL, UNITED STATES, published 2008 by Viking.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Book is in good condition and may include underlining highlighting and minimal wear. The book can also include From the library of labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys dvds etc. We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service.
Add this copy of Perfumes: the Guide to cart. $20.88, fair condition, Sold by Once Upon A Time Books rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Tontitown, AR, UNITED STATES, published 2008 by Viking.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Fair. This is a used book. It may contain highlighting/underlining and/or the book may show heavier signs of wear. It may also be ex-library or without dustjacket. This is a used book. It may contain highlighting/underlining and/or the book may show heavier signs of wear. It may also be ex-library or without dustjacket.
Add this copy of Perfumes: the Guide to cart. $21.00, very good condition, Sold by HPB-Diamond rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 2008 by Viking.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
Add this copy of Perfumes: the Guide to cart. $21.00, very good condition, Sold by Half Price Books Inc rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 2008 by Viking.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
Add this copy of Perfumes: the Guide [Hardcover] Turin, Luca & Tania to cart. $42.00, like new condition, Sold by Affordable Products rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Millbury, MA, UNITED STATES, published 2008 by The Viking Press.
Add this copy of Perfumes: the Guide to cart. $49.17, very good condition, Sold by Brit Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Milton Keynes, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2008 by VIKING PRESS USA.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Very good. Simply Brit – welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there's something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality.
I bought Perfume for my fashionista granddaughter after reading an article about perfumes in a national newspaper. I couldnt resist leafing through, then reading it in detail.
The authors cover the topic with objectivity and humor. It has lots of scientific information certainly, but also included their opinions and a grading system from * to *****.
I enjoyed reading about the histories of many of the scents I know about it and how they may have morphed over the years of existence, The book covered every scent Ive ever heard of and hundreds more.
Im one of those women who finds a perfume I love and wear it for years. I was disappointed to find that my current favorite rated only a * listing. But my two previous favorites each rated *****. Go figure.l
debknetz
Jan 29, 2009
Offbeat sensuous nonfiction
Even if you are not a perfume wearer, (and I'm not particularly, and my husband won't even wear "aftershave") this is a fun, evocative and educational read. We ended up reading reviews to each other and were inspired to try a few new scents. A delightfully sensuous couples' activity, by the way! makes a wonderful Valentine's gift. I like scented bath products and lotions because it's too easy to wear too much of a spray cologne or full-strength liquid. This book led me to a wonderful light bath oil that I now can't live without (LimeBasilMandarin by Jo Malone.) The coauthors are aficionados & their passionate opinions are not-always-in-agreement counterpoints. It's a real challenge to describe a scent, especially one that evolves in a complex way as good perfumes are designed to do. (I had never considered that perfumes ARE designed, based on classic scent ideas.) Turin and Sanchez, a scientist and a perfume expert, do so in an entertaining way, accessible even as we learn the terminology. The opening essays are must-reads for understanding some of the references in the reviews. What is a chypre, anyway? The obvious idea occurs: why not include a few samples or scratch and sniff strips - but as we all know they're never the same as the real thing! This book is also full of hilarious and devastating put-downs of horrible perfumes. Full of joie de vivre, this book reminds us of how art transforms our lives and elevates us in an instant. Fascinating as well are the science and craft of creating perfume. Enjoy!
