Would you be amazed to know that one of Britain's earliest perfumers once produced profitable rose-scented pomade made from Russian bear grease? And would you believe that a chance TV appearance was the beginning of one of the world's most loved cult perfumers' career?
The world of perfume is a fascinating and historic place and with the help of the British Society of Perfumers'
British Perfumery: A Fragrant History is beautifully presented with an array of stunning images. It's comprehensive, detailed and focused, making for an exciting and intriguing read.
Current President of the British Society of Perfumers, John Bailey, said of the book, "It is the story of the history, heritage and future of British Perfumery as told by the industry itself".
Broken down into easy to read chapters the history of perfume is fully covered alongside exclusive interviews with some of the world's most loved perfumer's revealing information on their foundations and some of their biggest success points.
It doesn't stop there either, as the final focus is the geared towards the exciting future of perfume and where this growing sector is heading.
We can't stress just how wonderful the book is, it's a true celebration for both the history of perfume and the history of the British Society of Perfumers and with every page we read, there's something n
It's a must-have for anyone with an interest in perfume.
British Perfumery: A Fragrant History is available to buy from Plush Folly at a special introductory price of £40. To get your hands on a copy please visit the Plush Folly website here.
If you have any questions about this book let us know and we answer you as best as we can.
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