Barille, Elisabeth and Catherine Laroze — The Book of Perfume
Paris, Flammarion, 1995. English. Hardcover. Charcoal textured boards with black lettering. Color-illus. dj with white lettering on black spine. 224 p. with color and duotone images throughout. Peony pink end papers. Text in English. The fascinating and comprehensive study of the history of perfume and all it evokes: fragrance, rose petals, beautiful bottles, Chanel No. 5, the flacon, the town of Grasse and more. A beautiful, inviting book, full of gorgeous images, excellent and informative text, perfume in art, an extensive glossary and much more. NF/VG+.