The luxurious and evocative scents that have fragranced the world all have their roots firmly in nature. Kew: Fragrance explores the botanical origins of perfume, unveiling the science and secrets behind the most intoxicating ingredients and their journey from bloom to bottle. From lemon, lavender and liquorice to cumin, cardamom and cotton flower, Fragrance reveals the alchemy, cultural meaning and plant provenance of 100 key ingredients that make up the most seductive scents. With beautiful botanical illustrations from the Kew archive and expert text, this book is an enchanting exploration of scent and the plant origins of perfume.
Author: Josh Carter, Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, Samuel Gearing
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Welbeck
Published: 10/24/2024
Series: Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Pages: 208
Weight: 1.23lbs
Size: 8.30h x 6.00w x 0.90d
ISBN: 9781802797282
Language: English
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