Beschrijving

Scent, or perfume as Shakespeare preferred to call it, has from the beginning of history been a symbol of luxury and wealth. It was the most highly prized of all possessions in the ancient world – Tutankhamun was buried with 400 litres of fragrant oils. Cleopatra’s scent, kyphi is now on the market after having disappeared for 2,000 years.
This book is more than just a fascinating history of the fashions, romances and cultures of the past. It is a whole new sensory experience. After many years of research, 18 of the world’s most famous fragrances have been captured using scratch and sniff labels.

Profusely illustrated with full-colour reproductions, woodcuts, engravings, and photographs – many of which are full-page or double-spread.