Set against the backdrop of mid-century Parisian glamour and the timeless art of perfumery, a captivating tale of resilience, love, and the intoxicating pursuit of passion.
?lodie Limeaux’s beloved mother, Aurore, was the most legendary perfumer in France before World War II, renowned for the exquisite fragrances she created for the family company, the House of Limeaux. Now in her twenties, ?lodie longs to join the family business. Her father, however, has refused to let her follow in her late mother’s footsteps and ?lodie has had to fight to become a mere lab assistant at Limeaux.
But ?lodie plans to enter the Essence of Paris contest run by the French Perfume Institute, hoping that a win will secure investment from Swiss banker Monsieur Caspari, who is looking to launch a new scent for women–and possibly to buy the House of Limeaux.
Impressed with ?lodie’s drive and talent, Caspari agrees to back her, provided that she collaborates with his son, Marcelo. ?lodie is forced to agree, although Marcelo strikes her as a wealthy dilettante–albeit an extremely charming one.
When they join forces, though, ?lodie is surprised to discover Marcelo’s passion for perfume is genuine, his obsession as deep as hers. With Marcelo by her side, ?lodie battles family betrayals and corporate sabotage, searching for that elusive essence of Paris that will launch her career…and possibly the love of a lifetime.
Author: Christine Wells
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: William Morrow & Company
Published: 09/08/2026
Pages: 368
ISBN: 9780063336919
Language: English
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