Even in times of economic hardship, perfume is an affordable luxury,
recognized for its ability to make us not only smell good but also feel
great. No woman's dressing table or bathroom cabinet is complete without
at least one bottle. Cult Perfumes is the first book to explore the most
exclusive boutique perfumeries producing some of the world's most
captivating scents. Tessa Willlams documents more than 25 perfumeries
and brands, ranging from the pharmacy of Santa Maria Novella in
Florence, established by Dominican fathers in 1221, and the classic
English company Floris, founded in 1730, to the new eponymous range
created by the famed fragrance expert Roja Dove. Williams goes behind
the scenes at each perfumery to interview the perfumers and explore the
evolution of the company, the ethos behind the brand, and its signature
scents. With a concise illustrated introduction to the history of
perfume-making and features on iconic perfumes, future cult classics,
and the so-called 'noses' who keep the brands attuned to today's popular
scents, Cult Perfumes will be as alluring to lovers and collectors of
perfume as the fragrances it presents.