Most of us take for granted the sense of smell. It gives pleasure, warning, anticipation and a sense of nostalgia. People have used perfumes since the days of Ancient Persia and Egypt in order to improve their personal smell. In this work, Askinson traces the history of perfumery and gives us an overview of the sources of perfumes and how they are manipulated to enhance our lives. - Summary by Lynne Thompson
Chapters
1
Preface Read by Larry Wilson 6:17
2
About Aromatic Substances in General Read by Michele Fry 16:02
3
Odors from the Vegetable Kingdom Read by Michele Fry 15:55
4
The Aromatic Vegetable Substances Employed in Perfumery Part 1 Read by elham 42:06
5
The Aromatic Vegetable Substances Employed in Perfumery Part 2 Read by Mayah 46:45
6
The Animal Substances Used in Perfumery Read by DrPGould 11:51
7
The Chemical Products Used in Perfumery Read by April Walters 45:25
8
The Extraction of Odors Read by Availle 44:41
9
The Extraction of Odors Part 2 Read by Availle 19:20
10
The Special Characteristics of Aromatic Substances Read by Michele Fry 42:58
11
The Adulteration of Essential Oils and their Recognition Read by Michele Fry 20:02
12
The Essences or Extracts Employed in Perfumery Read by Michele Fry 9:06
13
Directions for Making the Most Important Essences and Extracts Read by Michele Fry 29:13
14
The Division of Perfumery Read by aniroo 1:42
15
The Manufacture of Handkerchief Perfumes, Bouquets, or Aromatic Waters Read by Brandon Weston 4:44
16
Formulas for Handkerchief Perfumes Read by Brandon Weston 52:56
17
Ammoniacal and Acid Perfumes Read by DrPGould 13:40
18
Dry Perfumes Read by DrPGould 3:29
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Formulas for Dry Perfumes (Sachets) Read by April Walters 8:54
20
The Perfumes Used for Fumigation Read by aniroo 17:37
21
Hygienic and Cosmetic Perfumery Read by Lynne T 4:01
22
Preparations for the Care of the Skin Read by Robert Ray 6:59
23
Formulas for the Preparation of Emulsions, Meals, Pastes, Vegetable Milk, and Cold-Creams Read by Kathleen Moore 26:35
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The Preparations Used for the Care of the Hair (Pomades and Hair Oils) Read by Kathleen Moore 5:18
25
Formulas for the Manufacture of Pomades and Hair Oils Read by Kathleen Moore 16:38
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Preparations for the Care of the Mouth Read by Lynne T 22:40
27
Cosmetic Perfumery Read by aniroo 1:45
28
Skin Cosmetics and Face Lotions Read by Michele Fry 16:57
29
Hair Cosmetics Read by Michele Fry 9:19
30
Hair Dyes and Depilatories Read by April Walters 16:02
31
Wax Pomades, Bandolines, and Brillantines Read by aniroo 4:52
32
The Colors Used in Perfumery Read by Larry Wilson 8:21
33
The Utensils Used in the Toilet Read by Larry Wilson 2:45
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