For more than four thousand years, perfume has been part of history, its scents lingering in unexpected places, evoking memory and desire. In this revised edition of our popular gift book, fragrance historian Edwin T. Morris traces perfumery from its beginnings in the ancient Near East, through early Islamic trade with East Asia, to Renaissance Italy—the first center of European perfumery—and finally to France and the United States, today’s most important fragrance producers. He looks at celebrated creators of classic scents and their famous clients, examines ancient and modern perfume-making techniques, and describes the stunning bottles and jars that have been fashioned throughout the ages to contain precious fragrances. With 167 full-color illustrations ranging from works of art in the collection of the Museum to classic perfume advertisements, Scents of Time is perfect for anyone who has ever been intrigued by a whiff of perfume, the aroma of incense, or the fragrance of aromatics.

112 pages, 176 illustrations (167 in full color). 8 1/2 in. x 8 in. Hardcover; clothbound, with jacket.

Scents of Time: Perfume from Ancient Egypt to the 21st Century
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