The story of perfume
The birthplace of perfume -- Greek and Latin civilizations -- The perfume route 1: antiquity -- Raw materials and the first perfumes -- Usage in ancient times -- Perfume route II: the Middle Ages and the Renaissance -- Technological advances: distillation -- The perfume as a remedy -- From remedy to...
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Laurence King
2024
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Tag hinzufügen | Zusammenfassung: | The birthplace of perfume -- Greek and Latin civilizations -- The perfume route 1: antiquity -- Raw materials and the first perfumes -- Usage in ancient times -- Perfume route II: the Middle Ages and the Renaissance -- Technological advances: distillation -- The perfume as a remedy -- From remedy to hygience: banishing harmful odours -- The first iconic perfumes -- Perfumes from the East -- Perfumes at Versailles -- The Glover-Perfumer community -- The birth of Eau de Cologne -- The perfume route III -- Guerlain, one of France's greatest perfumers -- Oriza L. Legrand -- Gelle Freres -- L.T. Piver -- Roger&Gallet -- Francois Coty -- D'Orsay -- Lancome -- The first synthetic perfumes -- A profession in its own right -- A mass-produced industrial product -- Advertising gets in on the act -- Master glassmakers: glass and crystal -- The first fragrances for men -- Couturiers -perfumers: fashion meets perfume -- Charles Frederick Worth, inventor of Haute Couture -- Jeanne Lanvin, a Mother's Passion -- Paul Poiret, the First Couturier-Perfumer -- Gabrielle Chanel, the Irresistible Mademoiselle -- Nina Ricci, Bringing 'Dream Colours' to Life -- Jean Patou, 'The Most Expensive Perfume in the World' -- Schiaparelli, Eclectic and Extravagant -- Christian Dior, 'Designing the Wonderful' -- The perfumer -- The perfumes that have made history -- The bottles: coveted by collectors -- A weapon of seduction -- The perfume route IV. "From the scented oils of ancient times to today's colossal cosmetics industry, the story of perfume is complex and captivating. Light, floral, woody, exotic or heady, perfumes enrich our lives, acting in turn as a form of expression, a precious ally for self-care or a weapon of seduction. Historian and perfume specialist Elisabeth de Feydeau illuminates the historic craft of perfume-making and explores the connections made along the 'perfume route'. What parts of the world do different scents come from? How did perfume evolve from being the preserve of the gods, to a medicinal product, to a precious luxury? Who were the first great perfumers and what role has the fashion industry played in shaping the history of perfume? How do you become a successful 'nose'? Which perfume bottles are most coveted by collectors? And what stories lie behind inconic fragrances such as Chanel N°5 and CK One? Lavishly illustrated with archival documents and beautiful imagery from the most sought-after perfumeries, The Story of Perfume will transport you into a rich and mesmerizing world." |
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| Beschreibung: | First published in Great Britain in 2024 Includes index English translation by Alison Hughes |
| Beschreibung: | 155 Seiten, 5 ungezählte Seiten Illustrationen 30 cm |
| ISBN: | 9781529432299 |