Scent

Author : Elise Vernon Pearlstine
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2022-05-24
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780300265576

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Scent by Elise Vernon Pearlstine Pdf

A fascinating exploration of the natural history of scent and human perceptions of fragrance from the viewpoint of plant and pollinator Plants have long harnessed the chemical characteristics of aromatic compounds to shape the world around them. Frankincense resin from the genus Boswellia seals injured tissues and protects trees from invading pathogens. Jasmine produces a molecule called linalool that attracts pollinating moths with its flowery scent. Tobacco uses a similarly sweet-smelling compound called benzyl acetone to attract pollinators. Only recently in the evolutionary history of plants, however, have humans learned to co-opt their fragrances to seduce, heal, protect, and alter moods themselves. In this wide-ranging and accessible new book, biologist-turned-perfumer Elise Vernon Pearlstine turns our human-centered perception of fragrance on its head and investigates plants' evolutionary reasons for creating aromatic molecules. Delving into themes of spirituality, wealth, power, addiction, royalty, fantasy, and more, Pearlstine uncovers the natural history of aromatic substances and their intersection with human culture and civilization.

Author : Chandler Burr
Publisher : Macmillan + ORM
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2008-01-22
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781429924658

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The Perfect Scent by Chandler Burr Pdf

From the New York Times perfume critic, a stylish, fascinating, unprecedented insider's view of the global perfume industry, told through two creators working on two very different scents. No journalist has ever been allowed into the ultrasecretive, highly pressured process of originating a perfume. But Chandler Burr, the New York Times perfume critic, spent a year behind the scenes observing the creation of two major fragrances. Now, writing with wit and elegance, he juxtaposes the stories of the perfumes -- one created by a Frenchman in Paris for an exclusive luxury-goods house, the other made in New York by actress Sarah Jessica Parker and Coty, Inc., a giant international corporation. We follow Coty's mating of star power to the marketing of perfume, watching Sex and the City's Parker heading a hugely expensive campaign to launch a scent into the overcrowded celebrity market. Will she match the success of Jennifer Lopez? Does she have the international fan base to drive worldwide sales? In Paris at the elegant Hermès, we see Jean Claude Ellena, his company's new head perfumer, given a challenge: he must create a scent to resuscitate Hermès's perfume business and challenge le monstre of the industry, bestselling Chanel No. 5. Will his pilgrimage to a garden on the Nile supply the inspiration he needs? The Perfect Scent is the story of two daring creators, two very different scents, and a billion-dollar industry that runs on the invisible magic of perfume.

Author : Jean-Claude Ellena
Publisher : Skyhorse
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2011-09-15
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781628721706

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Perfume by Jean-Claude Ellena Pdf

To women the whole world over, perfume means glamour, and in the world of perfume, Jean-Claude Ellena is a superstar. In this one-of-a-kind book, the master himself takes you through the doors of his laboratory and explains the process of creating precious fragrances, revealing the key methods and recipes involved in this mysterious alchemy. Perfume is a cutthroat, secretive multibillion-dollar industry, and Ellena provides an insider’s tour, guiding us from initial inspiration through the mixing of essences and synthetic elements, to the deluxe packaging and marketing in elegant boutiques worldwide, and even the increasingly complicated safety standards that are set in motion for each bottle of perfume that is manufactured. He explains how the sense of smell works, using a palette of fragrant materials, and how he personally chooses and composes a perfume. He also reveals his unique way of creating a fragrance by playing with our olfactory memories in order to make the perfume seductive and desired by men and women the world over. Perfume illuminates the world of scent and manufactured desire by a perfumer who has had clients the likes of Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Bulgari, and Hermés.

Author : Barbara Herman
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 293 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2013-11-05
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781493002023

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Scent and Subversion by Barbara Herman Pdf

An intriguing look at vintage perfume's powerful past, including reviews of more than 300 scents, with stunning period advertisements throughout.

Author : Kristen Pumphrey,Thomas Neuberger
Publisher : Abrams
Page : 381 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2021-03-16
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781683359593

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At Home with Fragrance by Kristen Pumphrey,Thomas Neuberger Pdf

Bestselling brand P.F. Candle Co. offers a modern, “so-easy-you-will-be-tempted-to-try-it” introduction to enhancing your home with fragrance and making your own custom scents and candles Candles have evolved in both function and style over the years. Gone are the days of overpowering, artificial scents: The focus on subtle, complementary fragrances is here to stay. P.F. Candle Co. has been leading this charge for more than a decade, amassing a huge following, and now they want to share all that they’ve learned in their first book. Equal parts design and DIY, At Home with Fragrance will teach you which fragrances work best for each room, how to interpret your distinct design style into fragrance, and (the best part!) how to make candles, room sprays, and incense with your own custom scents. The design and fragrances featured in this book are inspired by the authors’ home state of California: organic and relaxed elements, as well as scents drawn from nature, are the hallmarks of P.F.’s design ethos. Scent is the perfect way to express your unique design sense—and the art of making your own fragrances and candles offers an affordable DIY approach. Filled with tips and recipes for room sprays, incense, candles, and more, the book unlocks the secrets of P.F.’s hallmark style—creating atmosphere with candles and scent—and helps readers make it their own.

Author : Richard Juhlin
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2016-10-04
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9781510700680

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A Scent of Champagne by Richard Juhlin Pdf

Champagne may be the most misunderstood category of wine in the world, as many labels of sparkling wines bear the name in error. True champagne comes only from the French province of Champagne and contains three specific grape varieties. But figuring out more about the wine can be confusing: what is the difference between cuvée de prestige, blanc de noirs, and rosé? What is the best kind of food to pair with champagne? How many different kinds of sweetness are there? What is the best method of storage? Richard Juhlin, the world’s foremost champagne expert, answers these questions and more as he takes the reader on a journey to the geographical area of Champagne and through the history of the drink. He explains how to arrange tastings and develop one’s sense of smell, and why the setting where you drink champagne is important, including personal anecdotes about his lifelong journey from PE teacher to connoisseur. Also included is a catalog section that describes and ranks different champagne houses, types, and vintages. Sit back and enjoy Juhlin’s graceful prose with a lovely glass of champagne, the sparkling wine that has come to epitomize luxury and elegance. Skyhorse Publishing, along with our Good Books and Arcade imprints, is proud to publish a broad range of cookbooks, including books on juicing, grilling, baking, frying, home brewing and winemaking, slow cookers, and cast iron cooking. We’ve been successful with books on gluten-free cooking, vegetarian and vegan cooking, paleo, raw foods, and more. Our list includes French cooking, Swedish cooking, Austrian and German cooking, Cajun cooking, as well as books on jerky, canning and preserving, peanut butter, meatballs, oil and vinegar, bone broth, and more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

Author : John Winter
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 197 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2015-03-22
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780956151360

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Heaven Scent by John Winter Pdf

The Sexy Sixties! Charlie was part of it, but he wasn't. He had the key but they changed the locks. Charlie and the staff of the Sandown Chronicle soon have something to take their minds off sunshine summers of love, when the sleepy seaside resort is rocked by a series of mystery explosions. Is it the Isle of Wight Rebublican Army? Charlie and his fellow hacks are hot on the trail, but time is running out on a very short fuse.

Author : Pamela Odom
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 45 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2017-08-15
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781543444421

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The Scent of a Woman by Pamela Odom Pdf

There is nothing more beautiful to see than seeing a woman who is sure of herselfnot conceited, but confident; sound in her thinking; and strong in her stand; vulnerable, but not weak. She makes a statement without uttering a word. Her presence fills a room like a sweet-smelling aroma. She does not even desire the attention, but it cant be helped. Her scent announces her!

Author : Anonim
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 311 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2024-07-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780595233830

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The Scent of Eros by Anonim Pdf

Author : Günther Ohloff,Wilhelm Pickenhagen,Philip Kraft,Fanny Grau
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 654 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2022-07-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783527829989

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Scent and Chemistry by Günther Ohloff,Wilhelm Pickenhagen,Philip Kraft,Fanny Grau Pdf

Scent and Chemistry Odor impressions have cast a spell over mankind since the dim and distant past. But even today, we are –consciously or subconsciously– guided by our sense of smell and the chemistry behind it. The prominent fragrance chemists Günther Ohloff, Wilhelm Pickenhagen and Philip Kraft convey the scientist, the perfumer, and the interested layman with a vivid and up-to-date picture of the chemistry of odorants and the research in odor perception. In this second thoroughly revised and updated edition they are joined by creative perfumer Fanny Grau, a rising master in this métier, who complements the scientific treatise by a concise introduction to the art of perfumery and its composition techniques. Besides this new chapter on the creative aspects of perfumery, the book details on the molecular basis of olfaction, olfactory characterization of perfumery materials, structure–odor relationships, the chemical synthesis of odorants, and the chemistry of essential oils and odorants from the animal kingdom, backed up by many perfume examples and historical aspects. It will serve as a thorough introductory text for everyone interested in the molecular world of odors.

Author : Robynne Eagan
Publisher : Teaching and Learning Company
Page : 9 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2008-09-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780787745349

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Catch a Scent by Robynne Eagan Pdf

A little science, a little arts and crafts, a little math, a lot creative and a whole lot of fun! This packet is full of activities and ideas that give free reign to students' curiosity and stretch their creativity. There are opportunities to investigate, create and discover in all areas of the curriculum. Clear step-by-step instructions make the activities easy and fun for students, while the aims and objectives, extension activities and assessment tools make it a helpful resource for teachers.

Author : Donald McDonald
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1895
Category : Aromatic plants
ISBN : WISC:89091277574

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Sweet-scented Flowers and Fragrant Leaves by Donald McDonald Pdf

Author : Mandy Aftel
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2014-10-16
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781101614686

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Fragrant by Mandy Aftel Pdf

Winner of the 2016 Perfumed Plume Award The “Alice Waters of American natural perfume” (indieperfume.com) and author of the Art of Flavor celebrates our most potent sense, through five rock stars of the fragrant world Mandy Aftel is widely acclaimed as a trailblazer in natural perfumery. Over two decades of sourcing the finest aromatic ingredients from all over the world and creating artisanal fragrances, she has been an evangelist for the transformative power of scent. In Fragrant, through five major players in the epic of aroma, she explores the profound connection between our sense of smell and the appetites that move us, give us pleasure, make us fully alive. Cinnamon, queen of the Spice Route, touches our hunger for the unknown, the exotic, the luxurious. Mint, homegrown the world over, speaks to our affinity for the familiar, the native, the authentic. Frankincense, an ancient incense ingredient, taps into our longing for transcendence, while ambergris embodies our unquenchable curiosity. And exquisite jasmine exemplifies our yearning for beauty, both evanescent and enduring. In addition to providing a riveting initiation into the history, natural history, and philosophy of scent, Fragrant imparts the essentials of scent literacy and includes recipes for easy-to-make fragrances and edible, drinkable, and useful concoctions that reveal the imaginative possibilities of creating with—and reveling in—aroma. Vintage line drawings make for a volume that will be a treasured gift as well as a great read.

Author : Erica Bauermeister
Publisher : St. Martin's Press
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2019-05-21
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781250200143

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The Scent Keeper by Erica Bauermeister Pdf

Erica Bauermeister, the national bestselling author of The School of Essential Ingredients, presents a moving and evocative coming-of-age novel about childhood stories, families lost and found, and how a fragrance conjures memories capable of shaping the course of our lives. Emmeline lives an enchanted childhood on a remote island with her father, who teaches her about the natural world through her senses. What he won’t explain are the mysterious scents stored in the drawers that line the walls of their cabin, or the origin of the machine that creates them. As Emmeline grows, however, so too does her curiosity, until one day the unforeseen happens, and Emmeline is vaulted out into the real world--a place of love, betrayal, ambition, and revenge. To understand her past, Emmeline must unlock the clues to her identity, a quest that challenges the limits of her heart and imagination. Lyrical and immersive, The Scent Keeper explores the provocative beauty of scent, the way it can reveal hidden truths, lead us to the person we seek, and even help us find our way back home.

Author : Lizzie Ostrom
Publisher : Random House
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2015-10-22
Category : Design
ISBN : 9781473506084

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Perfume: A Century of Scents by Lizzie Ostrom Pdf

The incredible stories of 100 perfumes from a whole century of scents. Signature scents and now lost masterpieces; the visionaries who conceived them; the wild and wonderful campaigns that launched them; the women and men who wore them – every perfume has a tale to tell. Join Lizzie Ostrom, dubbed ‘the Heston Blumenthal of perfume’ (Daily Mail), on an olfactory adventure as she explores the trends and crazes that have shaped the way we’ve spritzed.