The Diary of a Nose: A Year in the Life of a Parfumeur

The Diary of a Nose: A Year in the Life of a Parfumeur

An intimate exploration of inspiration and creativity, from the "parfumeur exclusif" of the house of HermÂ¨s. A scent has incantatory powers, capable of transporting you to your past, of kindling fantasies, of creating a vivid mise en scÂ¨neâ‚¬"literally out of thin air. In the hands of the truly great, perfume creation is a kind of alchemy. Where does inspiration for this visceral art come from? How does one capture the essence of emotions, of desire? Jean-Claude Ellena has a sublime gift. As "parfumeur exclusif" (or "the nose") for HermÂ¨s, he elevates fragrance to an art form. A "writer of perfume," his concoctions are as finely composed and evocative as a haiku. He is also a conjurer of sorts: "I create an illusion that is actually stronger than reality . . . you enter the scent and follow the path." The Diary of a Nose is a collection of Ellenaâ‚¬s meditations on the world of scents, and what stirs his creation of some of the worldâ‚¬s most desired fragrances. Inspiration can come from anywhereâ‚¬"a market stall, a landscape, or even the movement of calligraphy. Though each smell has its own distinct character, a gifted perfumer creates olfactory experiences that are intensely personal and unique, that blossom on the body and leave a trace of us lingering after we have left a room. Seductive, delicate, and elegant as any of Ellenaâ‚¬s creations, The Diary of a Nose seeks to capture the most elusive facets of this rarefied and mysterious art.
Country USA
Brand Rizzoli Ex Libris
Manufacturer Rizzoli Ex Libris
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 9780847840427
Color Purple
ReleaseDate 2013-01-22
UnitCount 1
UPCs 884654896253
EANs 9780847840427

Country	USA
Brand	Rizzoli Ex Libris
Manufacturer	Rizzoli Ex Libris
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	9780847840427
Color	Purple
ReleaseDate	2013-01-22
UnitCount	1
UPCs	884654896253
EANs	9780847840427

The Diary of a Nose: A Year in the Life of a Parfumeur

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