{"title":"Dominique Roques","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the fascinating collection of works by Dominique Roques, an esteemed author renowned for weaving the evocative world of scents into the realms of \u003cem\u003eTravel \u0026amp; Adventure\u003c\/em\u003e. With a unique flair for storytelling, Roques takes readers on sensory journeys that are as illuminating as they are enchanting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDominique Roques is celebrated for the book \u003cstrong\u003eIn Search of Perfumes\u003c\/strong\u003e, a masterpiece that captures the essence of fragrances through a tapestry of travel experiences. This intriguing work invites you to embark on an exploration of smells that span the globe, introducing the readers to rich and exotic scents that echo the heart of diverse cultures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRoques expertly blends his extensive knowledge of perfumes with adventurous narratives, offering a rare insight into the intricate world of fragrance creation. Whether you are a travel aficionado or a perfume enthusiast, Roques's books promise to transport you to far-off lands through the power of aroma and storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDelve into Dominique Roques's collection and uncover the mysteries that lie \u003cem\u003eIn Search of Perfumes\u003c\/em\u003e, where every page is a new adventure waiting for you to discover.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"in-search-of-perfumes-by-dominique-roques-9781914495168","title":"In Search of Perfumes","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e'[An] immersive debut... with detailed accounts of his trips and vivid descriptions of the scents ... [Roques'] rich travelogue will transport readers'\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e (Starred Review)\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIn Search of Perfumes\u003c\/i\u003e is a fragrant journey across the world, revealing the beauty and mysteries of the perfume trade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFruits, flowers, spices, bark, leaves, and branches are just some of the natural ingredients from the plant world that are used in the creation of perfume. Dominique Roques, travelling from Andalusia to Somaliland by way of Bulgaria, Laos, El Salvador, Indonesia, and Egypt, describes his search to find the best natural ingredients, precious to perfumers everywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIn Search of Perfumes\u003c\/i\u003e demonstrates how the prestigious multi-million-pound perfume industry may begin its life as a single plant harvested by producers surviving on ancestral traditions and techniques, often risking their lives in the process as they combat the rising threat of climate change. Roques reveals the beauty and mysteries of a familiar trade; a return to the source of the world's scents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Gardners Books Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46833198924012,"sku":"9781914495168","price":24.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/17620173482869.jpg?v=1758445007"},{"product_id":"in-search-of-perfumes-by-dominique-roques-9781914495694","title":"In Search of Perfumes","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eIn order to produce one kilogram of rose oil, one million flowers must be picked, by hand. This book is my homage to the harvesters of the world.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen it comes to nature, Dominique Roques is a unique authority. He has spent the last thirty years working closely with local communities across the globe to establish a sustainable supply of natural ingredients crucial to perfume making. From resin cultivated by traditional methods in El Salvador to rose oil distilleries in India as old as the Taj Mahal, his network reveals an elusive trade built on the fault lines of tradition and modernity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith \u003ci\u003eIn Search of Perfumes\u003c\/i\u003e, Roques takes us on a fragrant journey from Andalusia to Somaliland, revealing seventeen of the industry's most precious ingredients and the vast but delicate ecosystem sustained by the artisans who are its caretakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRoques shows us the beauty and mysteries of a familiar trade. This is a return to the source of the world's scents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46833199415532,"sku":"9781914495694","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/17625433482869.jpg?v=1758445015"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/dominique-roques.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}