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Atlas of Botanical Fragrance

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The follow-up volume to Atlas of Perfumed Botany continues the exploration of nature's most captivating scents, focusing on the botanical elements that shape the world of perfumery. This volume presents a selection of woods, leaves, flowers, fruits, gums, resins, seeds, and roots, each contributing unique aromatic... Read More
Format: Hardback
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The follow-up volume to Atlas of Perfumed Botany continues the exploration of nature s most captivating scents, focusing on the botanical elements that shape the world of perfumery.

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The follow-up volume to Atlas of Perfumed Botany continues the exploration of nature's most captivating scents, focusing on the botanical elements that shape the world of perfumery.

This volume presents a selection of woods, leaves, flowers, fruits, gums, resins, seeds, and roots, each contributing unique aromatic qualities. From the deep, rich notes of rosewood and oud to the fresh, green scents of mint and rosemary, this book by Jean-Claude Ellena, the "nose" for Hermès for more than a decade, unveils the diverse origins of fragrance ingredients.

Illustrated with vibrant images, this atlas serves as an essential guide for both fragrance enthusiasts and professionals, offering insights into the natural sources of perfumery's most treasured aromas.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780262051767

Publisher: MIT Press Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 31 March 2026

Country: United States

Imprint: MIT Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 184.0mm

Height: 260.0mm

Weight: 700g

Pages: 160

About the Author

Jean-Claude Ellena, the "nose" of the luxury brand Herm s for fourteen years, was the Creative Director of Fragrance at the perfume house Le Couvent between 2019 and 2024. He is now an independent perfume composer, creating fragrances for brands on demand. Karin Doering-Froger, an art teacher at the Atelier de S vres, has illustrated many novels and travel guides.

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