The Scented Ape: The Biology and Culture of Human Odour1 review David Michael Stoddart Cambridge University Press, 1990 Excellent Book This is an excellent book for those interested in the olfactory system, fragrances, and incense. Great information on biology and psychology of aromas.             The Scent of Desire: Discovering Our Enigmatic Sense of Smell14 reviews Rachel Herz William Morrow, 2007 Insightful and Engaging + This book passes my smell test! + A Wonderful Gift + A compelling account of an intriguing subject             Art of Perfume: Discovering and Collecting Perfume Bottles4 reviews Christie Mayer Lefkowith Thames & Hudson, 1998 Outstanding! + Top notch + A very nice and interesting book + Beautiful history & refrence of bottles             The Smell of Books: A Cultural-Historical Study of Olfactory Perception in Literature Hans J. Rindisbacher University of Michigan Press, 1993 Demonstrates that sense of smell plays a significant role in the history of European literature             Fragrance: The psychology and biology of perfume Springer, 1993 This book builds on and extends the previous book: Perfumery: the psychology and biology of fragrance . Thus, a large part of the book reviews the latest evidence on olfaction research which is relevant to the study of perfumery psychology.             Fragrance Bottle Masterpieces1 review Joanne Dubbs Ball, Dorothy Hehl Torem Schiffer Publishing, 1996 Fragrance Bottle Masterpieces JUST OK .. THERE ARE BETTER REFERENCE GUIDES AVAILABLE ON THIS SUBJECT. THERE IS A LOT OF MATERIAL THAT IS NOT COVERED IN THIS "COFFEE TABLE" REFERENCE AND IDENTIFICATION GUIDE. I HAD ACTUALLY EXPECTED A MORE COMPREHENSIVE REFERENCE BOOK SOLEY BASED ON THE REVIEWS I HAD READ.             A Scented Palace: The Secret History of Marie Antoinette's Perfumer4 reviews Elisabeth de Feydeau I. B. Tauris, 2006 A Scented Palace by DeFeydeau + Heady romance and secret formulae + interesting perpective of the French Revolution + A fun and informative read             Aroma: The Magic of Essential Oils in Foods and Fragrance5 reviews Mandy Aftel, Daniel Patterson Artisan, 2004 With a special focus on 27 concentrated aromas + Aroma in foods and fragrance + Enticing + Aroma seizes the senses, says Superchefblog + Groundbreaking Work             The Perfect Scent: A Year Inside the Perfume Industry in Paris and New York11 reviews Chandler Burr Henry Holt and Co., 2008 Another great book by Chandler. + Awesome book! + "Lilac smells like soiled underwear" the author writes, + As much about creativity as perfume + A Fascinating Journey Into The World of Luxury Fragrance             Perfume: The Story of a Murderer407 reviews Patrick Suskind Vintage, 2001 A scentillating examination of a murderer's mind! + Totally creepy - in a completely absorbing way . . . + Thank you may I have another? Humans that are deprived of one or more of the senses naturally compensate by focusing and overdeveloping the remaining senses. Suskind brilliantly chose to deprive Grenouille of something other than senses, the ability to be recognized. I don't believe any human in history had a complete absence ...             Perfumes: The Guide71 reviews Luca Turin, Tania Sanchez Viking Adult, 2008 Use this book As An Interactive Guide to Exploring and Collecting Perfumes + Ah Ha!! (many times over) I'm older now, and I have a little more disposable income (and a lot more self-confidence), so I have had great fun using this book's witty reviews to guide me in trying and purchasing perfumes. I never had more than one or two bottles of perfume on my vanity table before. Now I have several ...             Psychological Basis of Perfumery Springer, 1996 During the many years of its publication and subsequent revisions, Paul Jellinek's book has been the standard work on its subject. This new edition, translated into English for the first time, was conceived in response to the increased interest in recent years in perfumes and the sense of smell. This interest has come not only from within the highly competitive perfumery industry, but ...             Perfume: Joy, Scandal, Sin - A Cultural History of Fragrance from 1750 to the Present1 review Richard Stamelman Rizzoli, 2006 Outstanding resource on the history of perfume This giant book is a wealth of information, not just about perfume but about the position perfumes have taken in cultural history. Special attention is given to perfume in literature (especially Baudelaire) and the illustrations are fantastic. This is not just a surface-treatment coffee-table ...             The Emperor of Scent: A Story of Perfume, Obsession and the Last Mystery of the Senses43 reviews Chandler Burr Arrow Books Ltd, 2004 lucid, dramatic, important... + Fascenating and Entertaining + Wonderful writing!, + The Emporor Of Scent             Perfume Legends: French Feminine Fragrances4 reviews Michael Edwards Crescent House Pub, 1998 A truly comprehensive treatment of a fascinating subject + Very historic + Wonderful on legends, stories, perfumers, houses, packaging, and everything about perfume, but a bit light on the scents . . . + the best of the best perfumes             Smell: The Secret Seducer3 reviews P. A. Vroon, Anton Van Amerongen, ... Farrar Straus & Giroux (T), 1997 an intriguing look at an important but ignored subject + Very good work on Psychology & Aromas + an intriguing examination of our most under-rated sense This is a fascinating insight into our most basic, but most overlooked sense. Lots of basic factual information, which is clearly written and easy to understand, and lots of interesting and thought provoking material about how important our noses are in our daily lives. Quick reading - will liven ...             Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin1 review Steffen Arctander Allured Pub Corp, 1994 The most important book for a perfumer to own Arctander's book Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin has remained an industry "Bible" for decades for good reason: there is nothing comparable on the market. His breadth and depth of knowledge of the culture, extraction, organoleptic properties, market and, ultimately, how the natural ...             Fabulous Fragrances II : A Guide to Prestige Perfumes for Women and Men10 reviews Jan Moran Crescent House Pub., 2000 Highly Recommended + Wonderful guide to perfumes, many classics mentioned As a veteran beauty editor, I recommend this book to all new writers covering fragrances. I also keep a stash of copies for last-minute gifts and dinner party hostesses. Jan Moran is a well-known fragrance expert who writes with authority and passion. Elegantly written and deceptively simple, ...             The Artifice of Beauty: A History and Practical Guide to Perfume and Cosmetics2 reviews Sally Pointer The History Press, 2005 Solid Research, good resource + Ancient beauty book While there are many books out on cosmetics, perfumes, and the history of adornment, there has been a dearth of well-researched, modern historical and archaeological studies with practical information. Sally Pointer, from the National Museum and Gallery of Wales, has written a text that fills that ...             The Secret of Scent: Adventures in Perfume and the Science of Smell9 reviews Luca Turin Ecco, 2006 The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly + A Gem + Fascinating story + Sacrebleu! + Very Interesting