Fabulous Fragrances II : A Guide to Prestige Perfumes for Women and Men

ISBN: 0963906542

Author: Jan Moran

Condition: New

This title is discontinued: Please see Vintage Perfumes by Jan Moran.From 2000: An entertaining collection of more than 700 fragrances for women and men, Fabulous Fragrances II is a bestselling book from fragrance expert Jan Moran, with a Foreword by Bijan. Fashion columnist Mr. Blackwell states, "A fabulous fragrance is the epitome of chic and the height of elegance; nobody knows this better than Jan Moran." Discover the scents of Chanel, Guerlain, Gucci, Armani, Lauder, Klein, Patou, Arden, Revlon, and those from specialty houses of Creed, Jo Malone, Trish McEvoy, and Penhaligon's. Includes profiles of women's, men's, and unisex scents.Explore the centuries-old mystique of perfume, with fascinating details on composition, history, scent category and price range. Discover the favorite scents of celebrities, learn how how to select the right scents, how fragrance reacts to skin chemistry, and how perfumes are classified. Get inside tips on shopping for and wearing perfume, and develop your own fragrance style. Splendid, full-color photography pays tribute to the elegant art of perfumery. An inviting, must-have guide, and an ideal gift.Fabulous Fragrances II (2000) is an updated version of the author's original book, Fabulous Fragrances (1994), now out of print. Central to the book are the A-to-Z fragrance reviews, which encompass both classic and contemporary prestige fragrances. Section I covers the basics of fragrance, such as fragrance families, composition, and lifestyle wardrobing. Also included is a cross reference index by family and name, and an ingredient glossary, which explains commonly used perfumery ingredients. See Table of Contents for details.Fabulous Fragrances II is excellent for leisure readers who want to know more about the basics of perfumery, and for those who enjoy the romance associated with perfume.