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Perfumes and their Preparation

by George William ASKINSON ( - )

The Division of Perfumery

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

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Listen next episodes of Perfumes and their Preparation:
Ammoniacal and Acid Perfumes , Cosmetic Perfumery , Dry Perfumes , Formulas for Dry Perfumes (Sachets) , Formulas for Handkerchief Perfumes , Formulas for the Manufacture of Pomades and Hair Oils , Formulas for the Preparation of Emulsions, Meals, Pastes, Vegetable Milk, and Cold-Creams , Hair Cosmetics , Hair Dyes and Depilatories , Hygienic and Cosmetic Perfumery , Preparations for the Care of the Mouth , Preparations for the Care of the Skin , Skin Cosmetics and Face Lotions , The Colors Used in Perfumery , The Manufacture of Handkerchief Perfumes, Bouquets, or Aromatic Waters , The Perfumes Used for Fumigation , The Preparations Used for the Care of the Hair (Pomades and Hair Oils) , The Utensils Used in the Toilet , Wax Pomades, Bandolines, and Brillantines