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The Perfume Companion is a beautifully illustrated compendium of almost 500 recommended scents. It organizes and explores fragrances in a bid to guide readers toward new favourites. Filled with vibrant descriptions and specially commissioned detailed illustrations that bring the fragrances and their beautiful bottles to life, it is the ideal introduction to the complex world of scent.

The Perfume Companion

Introduction

Covers the history and making of perfume, and includes an introductory fragrance Q&A-all the frequently asked questions and their answers, such as:

* What's the difference between Eau de Parfum and Eau de Toilette?

* Why doesn't my perfume last?

* Where's the best place to apply perfume?

* Is natural better than synthetic?



Chapter 1: Citrus

* Lemon

* Orange

* Grapefruit

* Lime

* Bergamot

* Blends



Chapter 2: Floral

* Fruity

* Classic

* Aldehydes

* Oriental

* Fresh and light

* Musk



Chapter 3: Soliflores (Individual flowers)

* Rose-classic

* Rose-unexpected

* Iris

* Jasmine

* Violet

* Geranium

* Tuberose

* Lily of the valley

* Fantasy flowers

* The best of the rest



Chapter 4: Oriental

* Amber

* Spicy

* Floral

* Vanilla

* Tobacco

* Incense



Chapter 5: Herbal

* Classic

* Lavender

* Mint

* Juniper

* Green

* The best of the rest



Chapter 6: Woods

* Sandalwood

* Cedarwood

* Amber woods

* Rosewood

* Guiaicwood

* The best of the rest



Chapter 7: Musk

* Soft

* Woody

* Amber

* Floral

* Deep

* Light



Chapter 8: Mossy

* Fruity

* Floral

* Citrus

* Woody

* Herbal

* Classic



Chapter 9: Leather

* Classic

* Floral

* Tobacco

* Vanilla

* Patchouli

* Woody



Chapter 10: Oudh

* Classic

* Floral

* Saffron

* Leather

* Gourmand

* Musk



Chapter 11: Gourmand

* Caramel

* Fruity

* Vanilla

* Herbal

* Boozy

* Floral



Chapter 12: Fruity

* Peach and apricot

* Red fruits

* Melon

* Floral

* Amber

* Musk



Chapter 13: Marine-watery scents

* Sea salt

* Fruity

* Floral

* Citrus

* Herbal

* Sun lotion



Chapter 14: Concepts

* Smoke

* Animal

* Plastic

* Human

* Metal

* Offworld