Perfumes And Their Preparation: Containing Complete Directions For Making Handkerchief Perfumes, Smelling-salts ... Cosmetics, Hair Dyes, And Other To

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Most of us take for granted the sense of smell. It gives pleasure, warning, anticipation and a sense of nostalgia. People have used perfumes since the days of Ancient Persia and Egypt in order to improve their personal smell. In this work, Askinson traces the history of perfumery and gives us an overview of the sources of perfumes and how they are manipulated to enhance our lives. - Summary by Lynne Thompson