The Diary of a Nose: A Year in the Life of a Parfumeur

by Jean-Claude Ellena

An intimate exploration of inspiration and creativity, from the "parfumeur exclusif" of the house of Herm s. A scent has incantatory powers, capable of transporting you to your past, of kindling fantasies, of creating a vivid mise en sc ne--literally out of thin air. In the hands of the truly great, perfume creation is a kind of alchemy. Where does inspiration for this visceral art come from? How does one capture the essence of emotions, of desire?...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0847840425
• ISBN13: 9780847840427
• Release Date: January 2013
• Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications
• Length: 174 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.6" x 8.2"