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The Art Of Perfumery And The Methods Of Obtaining The Odors Of Plants

The Art Of Perfumery And The Methods Of Obtaining The Odors Of Plants

Piesse, George W. Septimus

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ISBN10: 1163519529
ISBN13: 9781163519523
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 300
Weight: 1.34
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Art of Perfumery and the Methods of Obtaining the Odors of Plants is a comprehensive guide to the creation of perfumes and the extraction of scents from plants. Written by George W. Septimus Piesse, a renowned perfumer and chemist in the 19th century, the book explores the history of perfumery, the science behind fragrance, and the various techniques used to extract the aromas of plants. Piesse delves into the chemistry of scent, discussing the chemical compounds that make up different fragrances, and how they interact with each other. He also provides practical advice on the creation of perfumes, including the use of essential oils, the blending of scents, and the process of aging and maturing fragrances. With detailed descriptions of the scents of hundreds of plants, this book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the art and science of perfumery.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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