Chandler Burr delves into the world of scent with keen intelligence and literary flair. His work explores the intricate relationship between olfaction, memory, and the human psyche. Burr probes the very essence of what fascinates us about smells, offering a unique perspective on the elusive realm of perfume and its impact on our lives.
For as long as anyone can remember, a man named Luca Turin has had an uncanny relationship with smells. He has been compared to the hero of Patrick Suskind's novel "Perfume," but his story is in fact stranger, because it is true.
The Perfect Scent is the thrilling inside story of the global perfume industry, told through two creators working on two very different scents.
An insider's view of the perfume industry follows the creation of two major new fragrances--one developed in Paris for an exclusive luxury goods house, the other made in New York by a collaboration between Coty, Inc., and actress Sarah Jessica Parker.