The Book of Perfumes

by Eugene Rimmel

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

312 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 2004

Reviews

[Graham Way · Rating 5 out of 5]

Arguably the seminal book on perfume, written in the 19th century the book resonates through the ages. Written in elegant Victorian prose the book combines considerable scientific and practical knowledge with considerable applied anthropology. Some references and the writing might seem somewhat antiquated but this only adds to the depth and veracity of the work.

[Jesse · Rating 3 out of 5]

A fascinating journey through the history of perfume across diverse cultures worldwide.