Perfume: The Alchemy of Scent

To women the world over, perfume means glamour - and in this world of glamour, Jean-Claude Ellena is a superstar. Among Ellena's many creations are Declaration for Cartier, First for Van Cleef & Arpels and Eau Parfumee au The Vert for Bulgari - though he now creates exclusively for the house Hermes. In this one-of-a-kind book, the legendary Ellena takes the reader through the doors of his laboratory and explains the process of creating precious fragrances, revealing key methods and recipes involved in this mysterious alchemy.