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The luxurious and evocative scents that have fragranced the world all have their roots firmly in nature. Kew: Fragrance explores the botanical origins of perfume, unveiling the science and secrets behind the most intoxicating ingredients and their journey from bloom to bottle. From lemon, lavender and licorice to cumin, cardamom and cotton flower, Fragrance reveals the alchemy, cultural meaning and plant provenance of 100 key ingredients that make up the most seductive scents.

With beautiful botanical illustrations from the Kew archive and expert text, this book is an enchanting exploration of scent and the plant origins of perfume.

Hardback
Publication: 24 Oct 2024, Welbeck
ISBN: 9781802797282

Extent: 208 pages, illustrations

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Kew - Fragrance: From plant to perfume, the botanical origins of scent

    The luxurious and evocative scents that have fragranced the world all have their roots firmly in nature. Kew: Fragrance explores... Read more

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      The luxurious and evocative scents that have fragranced the world all have their roots firmly in nature. Kew: Fragrance explores the botanical origins of perfume, unveiling the science and secrets behind the most intoxicating ingredients and their journey from bloom to bottle. From lemon, lavender and licorice to cumin, cardamom and cotton flower, Fragrance reveals the alchemy, cultural meaning and plant provenance of 100 key ingredients that make up the most seductive scents.

      With beautiful botanical illustrations from the Kew archive and expert text, this book is an enchanting exploration of scent and the plant origins of perfume.

      Hardback
      Publication: 24 Oct 2024, Welbeck
      ISBN: 9781802797282

      Extent: 208 pages, illustrations

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