Perfume is a National Geographic publication and has a subtitle of The Art and Science of Scent. One source stated that this book "is an unprecedented look at the secrets of the $15 billion fragrance industry." Not only are the fragrances discussed, but also the fanciful glass containers sought by collectors. The author attended a school for perfumers in France and visited a vault where scents that have otherwise disappeared from the earth are stored, including Napoleon's favorite personal cologne. The book explores Cleopatra's obsession with perfumes and recounts the legend of Coco Chanel and the story behind Chanel No. 5.
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