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The book of perfume / Elisabeth Barillé and Catherine Laroze ; [translation from the French, Tamara Blondel].
Van Pelt Library TP983 .B29513 1995
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Barillé, Elisabeth.
- Standardized Title:
- Livre de parfum. English
- Language:
- English
- French
- Subjects (All):
- Perfumes.
- Perfumes--History.
- History.
- Physical Description:
- 224 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 32 cm
- Place of Publication:
- Paris ; New York : Flammarion, [1995]
- Summary:
- Perfume. The very word evokes a world of sensuality. The Book of Perfume details the history, creation and selection of fine fragrance, providing a complete guide to a fundamental element of the feminine mystique. Chapters trace the traditions of scent, from the attars of Cleopatra to Marilyn Monroe's Chanel No. 5. Illustrations.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 220-222) and index.
- ISBN:
- 2080135902
- OCLC:
- 33841578
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