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Nez + Simppar A World Tour of Fragrant Raw Materials
A World Tour of Fragrant Raw Materials by Nez and SIMPPAR explores the extraordinary ingredients behind fine fragrance, from precious botanicals and aromatic extracts to innovative molecules, revealing their origins, cultivation, and transformation into perfume.
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A World Tour of Fragrant Raw Materials by Nez and SIMPPAR takes readers on a fascinating journey into the ingredients that shape the world of perfumery. Created in collaboration with the International Exhibition of Raw Materials for Perfumery (SIMPPAR), this beautifully illustrated reference book travels from Sicily to Laos, Paraguay to Madagascar, introducing the plants, producers, and perfumers behind some of the industry's most treasured aromatic materials. Across thirty chapters, readers discover the origins and cultivation of ingredients such as vanilla, jasmine, bergamot, and musk, along with the techniques used to transform natural materials into precious essences, extracts, and aromatic molecules.
Beyond the ingredients themselves, the book explores the artistry, craftsmanship, and scientific innovation involved in modern fragrance creation. It also examines the environmental, economic, and social challenges facing the industry and the innovative approaches developed to address them. Combining botanical knowledge, cultural storytelling, and expert insight, A World Tour of Fragrant Raw Materials offers an engaging look at the remarkable journey from raw ingredient to finished fragrance.
Product Details: French and English Bilingual Edition, 239 Pages, Published June 17, 2021.
Gourmand
Gourmand fragrances are inspired by delicious, dessert-like notes and the comforting warmth of familiar indulgences. They often blend vanilla, fruit, spice, caramel, chocolate, nuts, or creamy accords into scents that feel cozy, playful, decadent, or elegant. Sweet without always being simple, the best gourmands feel memorable, refined, and hard to resist.