Publisher's Synopsis
Perfumes And Their Preparation is a comprehensive guide to the creation of perfumes, written by George William Askinson and first published in 1892. The book covers the history of perfumery, the properties of various essential oils and their uses in perfume-making, the techniques and equipment necessary for creating perfumes, and the commercial aspects of the industry. Askinson also provides numerous recipes for creating different types of perfumes, including floral, herbal, and oriental scents. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the art and science of perfumery, from amateur enthusiasts to professional perfumers. This edition includes a new introduction by fragrance expert and historian, Luca Turin.Containing Complete Directions For Making Handkerchief Perfumes, Smelling-Salts, Fumigating Pastils, Preparations For The Care Of The Skin, The Mouth, The Hair, Cosmetics, Hair Dyes, And Other Toilet Articles.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
