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The incredible stories of 100 perfumes from a whole century of scents. Signature scents and now lost masterpieces; the visionaries who conceived them; the wild and wonderful campaigns that launched them; the women and men who wore them - every perfume has a tale to tell. Join Lizzie Ostrom, dubbed `the Heston Blumenthal of perfume' (Daily Mail), on an olfactory adventure as she explores the trends and crazes that have shaped the way we've spritzed.
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"A wonderful, well-informed read... Charming and illuminating... I loved it... if you're thinking about Christmas presents I would buy it..." (India Knight Spectator)
"Lizzie Ostrom’s entertaining romp through a century of perfumes, ten per decade from 1900 to 1999... This book is as delectable an artefact as the product it describes... the perfect accompaniment to a bottle of J’Adore in your stocking." (Suzi Feay Independent)
"A really enjoyable, fun book... a great stocking filler." (BBC Radio 2 Fact Not Fiction Book Club The Arts Show with Claudia Winkleman)
"Beautifully written and illustrated with a sumptuous cover, this would make a perfect gift." (Cathy Rentzenbrink Stylist)
"More social history than beauty book... the witty insights and fun, chatty style make this a lush treat or a gorgeous gift." (Alexandra Heminsley The Debrief)
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"Lizzie Ostrom’s entertaining romp through a century of perfumes, ten per decade from 1900 to 1999... This book is as delectable an artefact as the product it describes... the perfect accompaniment to a bottle of J’Adore in your stocking." (Suzi Feay Independent)
"A really enjoyable, fun book... a great stocking filler." (BBC Radio 2 Fact Not Fiction Book Club The Arts Show with Claudia Winkleman)
"Beautifully written and illustrated with a sumptuous cover, this would make a perfect gift." (Cathy Rentzenbrink Stylist)
"More social history than beauty book... the witty insights and fun, chatty style make this a lush treat or a gorgeous gift." (Alexandra Heminsley The Debrief)
The incredible stories of 100 perfumes in all their fragrant glory – ten lovingly chosen scents for each decade of the twentieth century.
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- PublisherHutchinson
- Publication date2015
- ISBN 10 0091954533
- ISBN 13 9780091954536
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages384
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