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Essence and Alchemy Mandy Aftel

Essence and Alchemy By Mandy Aftel

Essence and Alchemy by Mandy Aftel


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Summary

Resurrects the social and metaphysical legacy that is entwined with the evolution of perfumery, from the dramas of the spice trade to the quests of the alchemists. This book tracks scent through the boudoir and the bath and into the sanctums of worship, and along the way teaches the art of perfume-making.

Essence and Alchemy Summary

Essence and Alchemy: A Book of Perfume by Mandy Aftel

As long as there has been passion, there has been perfume. Wealthy Romans used to scent their doves while in Shakespeare's time, a woman in love would place a peeled apple into her armpit to saturate it with her scent and then present it to her lover. Essence and Alchemy resurrects the social and metaphysical legacy that is entwined with the evolution of perfumery, from the dramas of the spice trade to the quests of the alchemists. Aftel tracks scent through the boudoir and the bath and into the sanctums of worship, and along the way teaches us the art of perfume-making, including many of her own recipes, offering insights on the relationship of scent to solitude, sex, and soul.

Essence and Alchemy Reviews

'Probably the ultimate Christmas present for the modern aesthete' Evening Standard

About Mandy Aftel

Mandy Aftel is the founder of Aftelier, through which she creates one-of-a-kind perfumes for individuals and private labels. She is also a counselor who specializes in working with artists and writers. She is the author of three previous books, most recently THE STORY OF YOUR LIFE. She lives in Berkeley, California.

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GOR001580416
9780747558019
0747558019
Essence and Alchemy: A Book of Perfume by Mandy Aftel
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
20021104
256
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Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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