Atlas of Perfumed Botany
By Jean-Claude Ellena
Illustrated by Karin Doering-Froger
Translated by Erik Butler
By Jean-Claude Ellena
Illustrated by Karin Doering-Froger
Translated by Erik Butler
Category: Science & Technology | Art
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$29.95
Apr 05, 2022 | ISBN 9780262046732
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“Ellena writes in a vivid prose, and has a knack for translating smells into the written word… This enchanting volume merits a spot on any perfume connoisseur’s shelf.”
—Publishers Weekly
“Perfumers have taught me just as much about smell (and taste) as any sommelier. I long to get my nose into this new work by Jean-Claude Ellena, writer and former head perfumer at Hermès.”
—The Financial Times
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Table Of Contents
Introduction 8
Woods and Barks 10
Sandalwood 12
Cinnamons 16
Red Cedar 20
Oakmoss 22
Leaves 26
Labdanum 28
Absinthe and Artemisia 32
Basil and Tarragon 36
Rose Geranium 40
Patchouli 44
Violet 48
Flowers 52
Jasmine 54
Lavender 58
Mimosa 62
Narcissus 66
Bitter, or Bigarade, Orange 70
Tea Olive 74
Rose 78
Tuberose 82
Ylang-Ylang 86
Fruits 90
Bergamot 92
Black Currant Buds 96
Sweet Orange 104
Gums and Resins 106
Benzoin 108
Galbanum 112
Myrrh and Frankincense 116
Seeds 120
Ambrette 122
Green Cardamom 126
Carrot 130
Peppers 138
Tonka 142
Vanilla 144
Roots 148
Garden Angelica 150
Iris 154
Vetiver 158
Postface 163
Documentation 165
