The Perfume Companion

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.

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