Jason S. reviewed The Emperor of Scent : A True Story of Perfume and Obsession on + 20 more book reviews
This book made me think differently.
splatgirl -
An absolutely fascinating look into the business of perfume and the business of science. I could not put this book down. I was expecting a book about how perfume is made, which it is, but it's also about the dysfunctional world that is the scientific research community which I found interesting and very enlightening. This book reads like a novel in it's gorgeous, descriptive detail. Like a mystery full of secrets and intrigue, and like an organic chemistry text written by your favorite aunt.
One of the best books I've read this year.
One of the best books I've read this year.
