That Very Perfume. Captivating Stories of Iconic Fragrances of the 20th Century

If you love scents and perfumes are more than just a fragrance composition for you—if they’re something bigger, like mood, memories, and inspiration—then this wonderfully beautiful book with magnificent illustrations is for you. Its author, Elena Celestin, an expert in perfumery and art, tells you how the best fragrances of the 20th century were created. You’ll learn why Mademoiselle Chanel was dissatisfied with the success of Chanel No. 5; what drama surrounded the creator of “Red Moscow”; why Diorissimo smells of lily of the valley; how perfume saved “high fashion” in Paris; and in which countries Opium YSL is banned, among other things.

Legendary perfumes aren’t only portraits of an era, but also fates full of drama and revelations—stories of success with plots almost worthy of detective fiction.