The Book of Perfumes by Eugene Rimmel is a comprehensive guide to the world of perfumes. The book provides a detailed history of perfumes, tracing their origins back to ancient civilizations and exploring their evolution over time. It also delves into the science behind perfumes, explaining the various ingredients and techniques used to create different scents.The book features an extensive list of perfumes, including their descriptions, ingredients, and notes. It also includes tips on how to choose a fragrance that suits ...
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The Book of Perfumes by Eugene Rimmel is a comprehensive guide to the world of perfumes. The book provides a detailed history of perfumes, tracing their origins back to ancient civilizations and exploring their evolution over time. It also delves into the science behind perfumes, explaining the various ingredients and techniques used to create different scents.The book features an extensive list of perfumes, including their descriptions, ingredients, and notes. It also includes tips on how to choose a fragrance that suits your personality and style, as well as how to apply it properly for maximum effect.In addition to its informative content, The Book of Perfumes is beautifully illustrated with colorful images and vintage advertisements. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the art of perfumery, whether you are a seasoned collector or a novice looking to explore this fascinating world.1865. With about 250 illustrations by Bourdelin, Thomas, etc. Eugene Rimmel joined his father's perfumery business in London's Bond Street in 1834. During his life, such was Eugene's success, that he collected 10 Royal Warrants from heads of state all over Europe, including Queen Victoria, for his perfumes and fragranced products. In Book of Perfumes, the Victorian parfumier celebrates perfume; tracing a fascinating path from ancient Egyptian history to the present period; describing the various modes in use for extracting the aromas from plants and flowers; and summarizing the principal fragrant materials used in manufacture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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