The Art of Perfumery, and Method of Obtaining the Odors of Plants

This book gathers facts and folklore to illuminate the rich history of perfumery. From ancient rituals to Victorian innovations and modern-day trends, the author explores the significance of scents, the ingenuity used to extract them, and the development of the art across different cultures. Combining scientific detail with historical context, the book examines methods for extracting odors from plants, the history of trade in perfume-making ingredients, and the social significance of scents. Through in-depth research, the author offers insights into the world of perfumery, revealing its fascinating evolution and the ongoing human fascination with the power of fragrance.Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value.The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.