Chanel №5. The Story of the Creator of the Legend

Ernest Beaux – a Russian and French perfumer, the author of the famous aldehydic perfume Chanel No.5. A native of the Russian Empire, who revolutionized the world of perfume, created a legend of fragrances, having gone through a difficult life path. In his lifetime, he experienced two wars, a revolution in Russia, and emigration to France. In his main creation, Chanel No.5, he captured an unforgettable bouquet of northern nature, leaving a mark not only in the history of perfumery but also creating one of the symbols of world culture. Under what circumstances did Ernest Beaux meet Coco Chanel? How did the talented master's personal life unfold? What inspired him to create the fragrance and how is it related to Russia? These and many other questions will be answered by the author of the book, Natalie Beaux – the granddaughter of the famous perfumer.