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6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderfully informative
The information presented in this book is amazing in its scope and depth. Histories of anything usually leave me bored, but I was thoroughly impressed by the unusual yet thorough way Morris presented the information. It is not intended to be a how-to manual. The word history in the title should tell you that. If you just want to know how to make perfume, soap, candles,...
Published on August 9, 2006 by On Train
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2 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Focus is on fragrance history
I rented this book out from the library hoping to learn more about the steps taken to create a fragrance. Unfortunately, the information there is sparse compared to the amount of time the author spends on the history of fragrance. The chapter on essential oils is excellent and provides a nice introduction. The section on the business of fragrance is paltry. The author...
Published on April 9, 2003
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6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderfully informative,
By On Train "JC" (CA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Fragrance: The Story of Perfume from Cleopatra to Chanel (Hardcover)
The information presented in this book is amazing in its scope and depth. Histories of anything usually leave me bored, but I was thoroughly impressed by the unusual yet thorough way Morris presented the information. It is not intended to be a how-to manual. The word history in the title should tell you that. If you just want to know how to make perfume, soap, candles, etc. and don't want to be knowledgeable about your product then this is not for you. Personally, I found it fascinating.
2 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Focus is on fragrance history,
By A Customer
This review is from: Fragrance: The Story of Perfume from Cleopatra to Chanel (Paperback)
I rented this book out from the library hoping to learn more about the steps taken to create a fragrance. Unfortunately, the information there is sparse compared to the amount of time the author spends on the history of fragrance. The chapter on essential oils is excellent and provides a nice introduction. The section on the business of fragrance is paltry. The author writes well and the information is straightforward.
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Fragrance: The Story of Perfume from Cleopatra to Chanel by Edwin T. Morris (Paperback - August 26, 2002)
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