April’s Must-Read Book: The Story of Perfume
Are you a fragrance enthusiast who is eager to learn more about the fascinating and often mysterious history of scent? If so, author Élisabeth de Feydeau has just published a book that is guaranteed to surprise and delight from cover-to-cover.
The Story of Perfume is a 160-page book that traces the origins of perfume in ancient times to today’s colossal cosmetic industry, peppered with facts, anecdotes and tips.
Ms. De Feydeau asks questions like ‘What parts of the world do fragrances come from?’, ‘Who invented them and what are their main ingredients?’, ‘Who were the first great perfumers?’ and ‘What role has the fashion industry played in the history of perfume?’
What makes this book stand out is the lavish illustrations and artwork including archival documents. The author’s passion and enthusiasm for the topic jumps out on every page making this a fun read.
The Story of Perfume by Élisabeth de Feydeau is available at Indigo stores in Canada and online at indigo.ca
3 Comments
Linda L
April 3, 2025 at 3:40 pmBeautiful images in this book to complement the written word. Looks like a good read to me!
Somia
April 3, 2025 at 2:45 pmThis sounds incredible. I want it to be scratch n sniff lol
September Dee
April 1, 2025 at 5:01 pmWhat a beautiful book!