The Perfumes The A-Z Guide 9781436202169, 1436202167, 9781436202190, 1436202191, 9781440634130, 1440634130, 978-0-670-01865-9

An olfactory scientist and a perfume critic review more than 1,200 fragrances to identify preferred and less-recommended

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The Perfumes The A-Z Guide
 9781436202169, 1436202167, 9781436202190, 1436202191, 9781440634130, 1440634130, 978-0-670-01865-9

Table of contents :
Content: Introduction to perfume criticism : how to connect your nose to your brain --
Feminine fragrance --
Beauty and the bees --
The classic and the romantic --
Masculine fragrance --
Masculine elegance and what it smells like --
The wasteland --
Chemistry and art : a brief history of perfume --
Answers to frequently asked questions --
Perfume reviews (in alphabetical order) --
Glossary of materials and terms --
Top ten lists --
Best feminines --
Best masculines --
Best feminines for men --
Best masculines for women --
Best florals --
Best chypres --
Best orientals --
Best quiet fragrances --
Best loud fragrances --
Index of star ratings.

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