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The Emperor of Scent
The Emperor of Scent: A True Story of Perfume and Obsession | Chandler Burr
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Provides a close-up look at scientific maverick Luca Turin, a man whose remarkable powers of smell and obsession with perfume led to the discovery of how the nose works and how scents are detected. Reprint. 20,000 first printing.
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koonyeelin
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"a musty, wet-concrete note with camphorlike feel, and a fruity, blackberries note that pops in and out of focus" ?!?! This book needs to come with some fragrance samples. My brain is going haywire trying to imagine the smell.

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Dragon
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#seasonsgreetings2016 #redandgreens. So went to the piles and found a selection of red and green spines. Having Christmas 🎄 dinner at a friend's tonight . Apparently her fabulous prime rib is on the menu 🐉