Scents of Time: Perfume from Ancient Egypt to the 21st Century, by The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Out-of-print (but copies were available via Amazon for just a few pence, at time of writing), this a very worthy addition to the fragrant bookshelf of anyone who’s fascinated by the history of perfume. It time-travels back through 1000 years and across many cultures, exploring and celebrating the role of fragrance in our world, showcasing many fragrance-related artefacts. There are brief sections on techniques for extraction, fragrance families and a basic glossary, but beyond that, the book beautifully uses paintings, lithography, photography and sculpture throughout – as you might expect from a book produced by one of the world’s greatest museums.
Publisher: The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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