The Nose. Secrets of the Perfumer Guerlain

Perfumer Sylvaine Delacourte has created over 70 fragrances, including the iconic Guerlain Homme, Champs-Élysées, and Petite Robe Noire. The author worked for 30 years at the legendary perfume house Guerlain, including 15 years as creative director. Today she creates fragrances under her personal brand Sylvaine Delacourte.
With French charm and a sense of humor, Sylvaine Delacourte talks about the history of perfumery and the most relevant trends in the industry. The author describes every stage of creating the best fragrances in the world, including the selection of raw materials, names and bottles, orchestration of chords, and the strategy for promoting a new perfume. Observations of the work of renowned colleagues, practical tips on how to choose and wear fragrances, analysis of marketing concepts, and anecdotes about famous perfumes... — Sylvaine Delacourte introduces the reader to the backstage of perfumery. Complemented by a glossary, an overview of perfume specialties, and a bibliography, her book will become the best guide to the unknown and alluring world of fragrances.