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Jean-Baptiste Grenouille tiene su marca de nacimiento: no despide ningún olor. Al mismo tiempo posee un olfato prodigioso que le permite percibir todos los olores del mundo. Desde la miseria en que nace, el protagonista escala posiciones sociales convirtiéndose en un afamado perfumista. Crea perfumes capaces de hacerle pasar inadvertido o inspira simpatía, amor... Para obtener estas fórmulas debe asesinar a jóvenes muchachas vírgenes, obtener fluidos corporales y licuar sus olores íntimos. Su arte se convierte en una suprema e inquietante prestidigitación.

In eighteenth-century France, Jean-Baptiste Grenouille emerges as a gifted yet abominable figure in a time filled with notorious characters. His name may have faded, but his arrogance, misanthropy, and wickedness rival those of the most infamous individuals. Grenouille's unique ambition lies solely in the ephemeral world of scent, a pursuit that leaves no historical traces. The narrative unfolds as a compelling exploration of death and sensuality, set against the backdrop of Paris. Critics have praised the work as an astonishing tour de force, highlighting its cleverness and stylish execution. It delves into themes of murder, twisted eroticism, and a profound loathing of humanity, presenting a meditation on death, desire, and decay. The story is described as unlike anything else, creating a phenomenon that captivates readers and remains unparalleled in contemporary literature. The author, born near Munich in 1949, studied history at the University of Munich. His first play, The Double Bass, gained international acclaim in 1980, and his debut novel became a bestseller. He has also written other works and contributed to a successful German television series, continuing to live and write in Munich.