Perfumes :The A-Z Guide
Perfumes :The A-Z Guide
paperback
Published:
22 October, 2009
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Description
Prizes
Winner of Jasmine Awards 2011 (UK)
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9781846681271 |
| ISBN10 | 1846681278 |
| Number Of Pages | 640 |
| Item Weight | 820 g |
| Product Dimensions | 140 x 190 x 34 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | Profile Books Ltd |
| Format | paperback |
| Edition | Main |
Media Reviews
As scintillating as it is comprehensive...this pungent, entrancing book is a wake up call for the nostrils. * The Independent *
An unexpected classic of criticism -- Philip Hensher * Spectator (Books of the Year) *
If you are at all interested in perfume, one of life's greatest sensual pleasures, this is an essential possession -- David Sexton * Evening Standard *
This husband-and-wife team has produced a work of perfume criticism that is as gripping as any thriller. -- Jan Moir * Daily Mail *
I loved it and bought it for all my friends. I have to say that this is certainly my favourite non-fiction book ever and is very likely my favourite book of all time! If I had to take only one book with me onto a desert island for an indefinite time, it would be this one. * Joanne Harris - author of 'Chocolat' *
The perfect gift for the scent addict in your life...witty and informative - and, occasionally, deliciously bitchy. * The Times *
Brilliant writing... I shall now spray on my favourite scents in quite a different frame of mind! -- Joanna Trollope * By email *
hugely engrossing...the writing is brilliant...gorgeous. * Evening Standard *
Lyrical and acerbically witty compendium. * The Times *
From riotous one-liners to elaborate reviews, fragrance experts Luca Turin and Tania Sanchez have written an authoritative guide to the best and worst scents. * Daily Express *
It's a great book because it brilliantly combines technical knowledge with evocative, poetic and often laugh-out-loud-funny prose to provide incisive, vivid and honest criticism of all perfumes - from the 'staggeringly bad' to the 'deeply divine'. If you want to open your mind to the intricacies of scent - and enjoy a brilliant, entertaining read along the way - I can't recommend it enough. * Elle *
consistently entertaining...scathingly inventive bitchiness. * Sunday Business Post *
astonishingly brilliant and witty companion to all things fragrant. * Spectator *
dazzlingly comprehensive compendium...the writing is the olfactory equivalent of mouthwatering. * Observer *
genuinely wonderful...the authors's sense of smell is amazing. * Daily Telegraph *
I was fascinated... a description of every perfume known to man, which sounds peculiar, but is mesmeric. -- William Leith * Evening Standard (Books of the year) *
a staggeringly complete compilation of perfume reviews...ridiculously entertaining. * Daily Mail *
For any fragrance fanatic...an indispensable beauty bible. * Norwich Evening News *
Highly entertaining critique which had me both fascinated and laughing out loud in equal measure... addictive and informative. -- Phyl Clarke * Irish Times *
It's scents-sational! -- Rochelle Warner * Fabulous.co.uk *
A wise investment and an addictive read. -- Gillian Nelis * Sunday Business Post *
The authors' evocative and vivid writing style convinces us that perfume isn't a science but an art. Never again will you be able to walk past a perfume counter with quite the same nonchalance... if you have a nose for a good book, buy this one. -- Anita Sethi * Independent on Sunday *
They're funny, bizarre, weird, hilarious writers. -- Alex Heminsley * BBC Radio 2 *
It's an eau-de-must-have. If it came in a bottle we'd wear it. * The City Weekly Magazine (Australia) *
As riveting as a novel and as therapeutic as a recipe book. -- Jan Masters * Reader's Digest *
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Author's Bio
LUCA TURIN is the man who perfume-lovers openly adore. He's the author of The Secret of Scent (Faber, 2006). His top-rated perfume is Guerlain's Mitsouko. TANIA SANCHEZ is journalist and a perfume collector and expert from New York. Her personal perfume collection numbers almost 2000 bottles. They are married and divide their time between Boston and London.