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Fabulous Fragrances II : A Guide to Prestige Perfumes for Women and Men [Hardcover]

Jan Moran (Author)
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September 30, 2000 0963906542 978-0963906540 2
An entertaining collection of more than 700 fragrances for women and men, Fabulous Fragrances II is a bestselling book from fragrance expert Jan Moran, with a Foreword by Bijan. Fashion columnist Mr. Blackwell states, "A fabulous fragrance is the epitome of chic and the height of elegance; nobody knows this better than Jan Moran."

Discover the scents of Chanel, Guerlain, Gucci, Armani, Lauder, Klein, Patou, Arden, Revlon, and those from specialty houses of Creed, Jo Malone, Trish McEvoy, and Penhaligon's. Includes profiles of women's, men's, and unisex scents.

Explore the centuries-old mystique of perfume, with fascinating details on composition, history, scent category and price range. Discover the favorite scents of celebrities, learn how how to select the right scents, how fragrance reacts to skin chemistry, and how perfumes are classified. Get inside tips on shopping for and wearing perfume, and develop your own fragrance style. Splendid, full-color photography pays tribute to the elegant art of perfumery. An inviting, must-have guide, and an ideal gift.

Fabulous Fragrances II (2000) is an updated version of the author's original book, Fabulous Fragrances (1994), now out of print. Central to the book are the A-to-Z fragrance reviews, which encompass both classic and contemporary prestige fragrances. Section I covers the basics of fragrance, such as fragrance families, composition, and lifestyle wardrobing. Also included is a cross reference index by family and name, and an ingredient glossary, which explains commonly used perfumery ingredients. See Table of Contents for details.

Fabulous Fragrances II is excellent for leisure readers who want to know more about the basics of perfumery, and for those who enjoy the romance associated with perfume.


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Fragrances by the book...everything a fragrance connoisseur wants to know about shopping for a scent. --Women's Wear Daily

A primer on women's fragrances--what's in them, how to make them last, how to buy them. --Orange County Register

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Fabulous Fragrances II (2000) is an updated version of the author's original book, Fabulous Fragrances (1994), which is no longer available. Central to the book are the A-to-Z fragrance reviews, which encompass both classic and contemporary fragrances. The first section covers the basics of fragrance, such as fragrance families, composition, and lifestyle wardrobing. Also included is a cross reference index by family and name, and an ingredient glossary, which explains commonly used perfumery ingredients. See the Table of Contents for more details.

Fabulous Fragrances II is excellent for leisure readers who want to know more about the basics of perfumery, and for those who enjoy the romance associated with perfume.


Product Details

  • Hardcover: 240 pages
  • Publisher: Crescent House Pub; 2 edition (September 30, 2000)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0963906542
  • ISBN-13: 978-0963906540
  • Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 7.8 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #792,957 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Jan Moran is a writer and entrepreneur living in San Diego, California, where she enjoys writing about fragrance and beauty. Her latest book, debuting on May 1, 2012, is Scent of Triumph, a sweeping novel about a French perfumer, Danielle Bretancourt.

Follow Jan here:
Twitter: http://twitter.com/janmoran
Her website: www.janmoran.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/JanMoranAuthor

After her original Fabulous Fragrances book earned a spot bestseller lists, she created a unique in-store, touch-screen fragrance finder called Scentsa, now at Sephora stores.

A frequent media guest, Jan has spoken before the Fashion Group International, The Fragrance Foundation, and The American Society of Perfumers. She has been featured as an expert on television's Extra and CNN Headline News, and in Allure, Women's Wear Daily, O Magazine, Harper's Bazaar, Lucky, Elle, Vogue, Martha Stewart Weddings, Ladies Home Journal, Cosmopolitan, New York Magazine, San Francisco Chronicle, Us Weekly, Dallas Morning News, Miami Herald, and many others.


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30 of 33 people found the following review helpful
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I bought her first book, "Fabulous Fragrances", which was a great book. However, I really feel like "Fabulous Fragrances II" should be called, "Fabulous Fragrances" and then state, "Revised edition" beneath it. Imagine my dismay at reading the first book and then excitedly ordering the second one, shelling out my 29.00 only to find it is the same exact book with some new things added. I was extremely dissapointed. The first book was soooooooo good. This second book has most of the same text word for word, which in my opinion makes it a revised book. THey added some more perfumes (while still including all the old stuff), and added a section for men. There are SO many other NEW perfumes that couldve been listed in place of what was in the previous book. Really dissapointing. There was NOT enough new material in this for it to be a seperate book. I hope others read this before they buy an almost identical version of the first book.
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24 of 26 people found the following review helpful
By Pamela
Format:Hardcover
Exciting, glamorous, informative and educational, Fabulous Fragrances II contains a wealth of helpful information for women and men who want to learn more about fragrances. And, it's so easy to use! Since I'm not an expert on perfumery, how wonderful it is that someone created a guide that I can enjoy and understand!

Fragrances are listed alphabetically and each one shows the scent type, composition, and distributor. The Cross Reference lists the "type" of a particular scent and names others of that type, making it easy to find other perfumes to try. Now, when I go shopping for a fragrance, I'll be better informed of what to ask for.

The "famous patrons" information is exciting ... we like to know who wears what. Throughout the book I discovered the names of today's celebrity scents, as well as those of the past.

Moran's book also offers historical insight into some of the world's most established perfumers, as well as the creative beginnings of many fragrances. While reading the book, I developed greater respect, understanding, and appreciation of the world of perfumery.

I would highly recommend it to anyone who loves fragrance!

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Hardcover
Fragrance II has many bonuses. It does cover a lot for the perfume lover. Of those it can't detail, at least there is an `honourable mention' section that lists many perfumes and the type they are (eg Giorgio for Men: Chypre - Spicy). Actually, reading through this list made me want to purchase Fabulous Fragrances I as well.

Page 19, called 'Perfume', on its own, makes the book worthwhile and made me know I was gong to enjoy it.

It will tempt you to look at and sample more perfumes - possibly even push your credit card up considerably, after you've read the details on some perfumes.

Jan's writing style on perfume, even before I'd gotten to her unique description on each particular perfume listed in this book, is a real delight to read - this lady knows how to make you love perfume, and appreciate the hours that go into the makeup of every bottle of perfume you've ever purchased.

Highly recommended. A very qualified Perfume lover wrote this book

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Reads like an advertisement for different perfumes
I was disappointed in this book. I was hoping to learn something. I can find the notes of perfumes at fragrantica.com so I didn't need the book for that. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Becky
in the internet age a book like this is a total waste of money
take for example all the favorable reviews that exclaim "more perfumes please!" there you are. I found the book to be of little substance, and what wee bit it offers is eclipsed by... Read more
Published on December 26, 2008 by m morrissey
A Fabulous Read
I had the honor to work with Ms. Moran on her international online database through an internship at college. Read more
Published on December 3, 2008 by MTaylor
Wonderful guide to perfumes, many classics mentioned
With this book you can:

Shop the duty free perfumes without fear.
Find several perfumes that are simply gorgeous on you. Read more
Published on November 15, 2007 by overtakenbyanap
Highly Recommended
As a veteran beauty editor, I recommend this book to all new writers covering fragrances. I also keep a stash of copies for last-minute gifts and dinner party hostesses. Read more
Published on October 25, 2006 by Creatif One
My opinion may be just a bit biased......
As I was reading all the reviews for 'Fabulous Fragrances II : A Guide to Prestige Perfumes for Women and Men,' I notcied a common 'mild disappointment' with everyone. Read more
Published on October 13, 2006 by Bonnie&Clyde
Too florid
As a fragrance addict with some basic knowledge of perfumery, I felt that Moran's book favored style over substance. Read more
Published on November 16, 2005 by Lefay
One of the best I've read
I agree with "reader from Brisbane, Qld Australia." Moran knows her craft. Much can be learned from this book. I was blown away by the author's knowledge. Read more
Published on September 11, 2003 by Amy
More men's colognes PLEASE
Excellent book. Well organized. I was disappointed (hence 4 stars) with the number of men's perfumes covered.. just too few compared to women's perfumes listed.
Published on September 8, 2002 by ambnt
I love this book!
This book is so FAB!

The one thing I wish is that it included MORE PERFUMES!!! My Sin, and Touch by Fred Haymen aren't in it how dissappointing!!! Read more

Published on December 8, 2001
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