While much of this book requires knowledge of organic chemistry, there is much for the non-chemist to appreciate. The first sections contain a history and talk about the chemistry of natural and synthetic substances. Included later on are such sections as The Role of the Perfumer, The Perfume Brief, The Structure of a Fragrance Company, and a study in perfume perception. Some information is presented about the search for new ingredients. The book is in good shape with the only flaw that I can see, a wrinkle in the top right corner with a tiny break where the glossy surface has been penetrated. If you need more pictures, let me know.
While much of this book requires knowledge of organic chemistry, there is much for the non-chemist to appreciate. The first sections contain a history and talk about the chemistry of natural and synthetic substances. Included later on are such sections as The Role of the Perfumer, The Perfume Brief, The Structure of a Fragrance Company, and a study in perfume perception. Some information is presented about the search for new ingredients. The book is in good shape with the only flaw that I can see, a wrinkle in the top right corner with a tiny break where the glossy surface has been penetrated. If you need more pictures, let me know.
