Perfumes: The A-Z Guide - Softcover

Turin, Luca; Sanchez, Tania

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1846681278 ISBN 13: 9781846681271

Publisher: Profile Books, 2009

Synopsis

'I've long wished perfumery to be taken seriously as an art, and for scent critics to be as fierce as opera critics, and for the wearers of certain "fragrances" to be hissed in public, while others are cheered. This year has brought Perfumes: The Guide by Luca Turin and Tania Sanchez, which I breathed in, rather than read, in one delighted gulp.' Hilary Mantel, Guardian

Perfumes: The Guide is the culmination of Turin's lifelong obsession and rare scientific flair and Sanchez's stylish and devoted blogging about every scent that she's ever loved and loathed. Together they make a fine and utterly persuasive argument for the unrecognised craft of perfume-making. Perfume writing has certainly never been this honest, compelling or downright entertaining.

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Review:

As scintillating as it is comprehensive...this pungent, entrancing book is a wake up call for the nostrils. (The Independent 2009-10-30)

An unexpected classic of criticism (Philip Hensher Spectator (Books of the Year))

If you are at all interested in perfume, one of life's greatest sensual pleasures, this is an essential possession (David Sexton Evening Standard)

This husband-and-wife team has produced a work of perfume criticism that is as gripping as any thriller. (Jan Moir Daily Mail)

I loved it and bought it for all my friends. I have to say that this is certainly my favourite non-fiction book ever and is very likely my favourite book of all time! If I had to take only one book with me onto a desert island for an indefinite time, it would be this one. (Joanne Harris - author of 'Chocolat' 2009-10-13)

The perfect gift for the scent addict in your life...witty and informative - and, occasionally, deliciously bitchy. (The Times 2009-10-24)

Brilliant writing... I shall now spray on my favourite scents in quite a different frame of mind! (Joanna Trollope By email 2009-10-29)

hugely engrossing...the writing is brilliant...gorgeous. (Evening Standard 2009-10-29)

Lyrical and acerbically witty compendium. (The Times 2009-10-31)

From riotous one-liners to elaborate reviews, fragrance experts Luca Turin and Tania Sanchez have written an authoritative guide to the best and worst scents. (Daily Express 2009-10-30)

Book Description:

The must-have hardback has also been hailed as a masterpiece of criticism and invective. Over 400 new fragrances have been added to the original 1500 in this updated paperback.

About this edition

• Publisher: Profile Books
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 1846681278
• ISBN 13: 9781846681271
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 640