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1	Perfume: The Story of a Murderer more books like this by Patrick Suskind A story about an 18th-century foundling, Jean Baptiste Grenouille - a monster, a murderer - obsessed with smell. To create the perfect perfume he must gather the scent from a number of beautiful girls, and to gather this scent he must first kill them. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.40! \| first editions \| SVS
2	Jitterbug Perfume more books like this by Tom Robbins Robbins calls Jitterbug Perfume "an epic". It is also a saga, and a saga must have a hero. The hero of this one is a janitor with a missing bottle. The bottle is blue, very, very old, and embossed with the image of a great-horned god. Some people actually believe that the liquid in the bottle is--the secret essence of the universe? see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.08! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
3	Perfumes: The Guide more books like this by Luca Turin, Tania Sanchez Turin, a renowned scientist, and Sanchez, a longtime perfume critic, review more than 1,200 fragrances, separating the divine from the good and the monumentally awful. see all copies from $2.75! new only from $3.26! \| SVS
4	The Crimson Petal and the White more books like this by Michel Faber The panoramic novel takes place in the 1870s, and focuses on a writer named William Rackham who is married to the sickly, depressed Agnes but is so enamored of a prostitute named Sugar that he hires her as governess for his daughter. Around these characters, the tumult of Victorian London is revealed as the story spirals into a tale of ambition, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
5	Scent of Danger more books like this by Andrea Kane Bestselling author Andrea Kane delivers an electrifying novel of suspense and seduction as one woman is swept up in a maelstrom of dangerous secrets, ruthless ambition, and unexpected passion. When Dylan Newport, a high-powered attorney for the company that manufactures "C'est Moi" -- the revolutionary fragrance that makes women irresistible to ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
6	Magical Aromatherapy: The Power of Scent more books like this by Scott Cunningham Scott Cunningham shows the effects that essential oils and extracts have on our inner selves. The current knowledge of the physiological and psychological effects of natural fragrances are combined with the ancient art of magical perfumery. Learn how to use these tools to enhance psychic perception, improve sexual relations, help finances, and ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.21! \| first editions \| SVS
7	Perfume more books like this by Patrick Suskind An acclaimed bestseller and international sensation, Suskind's classic novel provokes a terrifying examination of what happens when one man's indulgence in his greatest passion--his sense of smell--leads to murder. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
8	The Perfect Scent: A Year Inside the Perfume Industry in Paris and New York more books like this by Chandler Burr From the "New York Times" perfume critic comes a stylish, fascinating, unprecedented insiders view of an industry and its charismatic characters. Writing with wit and elegance, Burr juxtaposes the stories of two perfumes--one created for a luxury-goods house, the other made by a giant international corporation. see all copies from $8.97! new only from $14.30! \| first editions \| SVS
9	Perfumes, Splashes & Colognes: Discovering and Crafting Your Personal Fragrances more books like this by Nancy M. Booth, Casey Makela, Deborah Balmuth (Editor) Discover the satisfaction of creating and making your very own personal fragrances in perfumes, splashes, and colognes. Here are step-by-step instructions and easy recipes for creating custom blends. see all copies from $3.60! new only from $10.98! \| SVS
10	The Secret of Scent: Adventures in Perfume and the Science of Smell more books like this by Luca Turin An engaging exploration of the cutting-edge science of olfaction by a celebrated biophysicist who has attempted to solve one of the greatest mysteries of the body: how smell works. see all copies from $4.99! new only from $8.64! \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	Making Soaps & Scents: Soaps, Shampoos, Perfumes & Splashes You Can Make at Home more books like this by Catherine Bardey Instructions for creating a variety of fragrances, shampoos, splashes, and soaps at home are included. A special section details the techniques of the world's most famous fragrance producers and traces perfume history. 100 color illustrations. see all copies from $2.40! new only from $5.00! \| first editions
12 view cover	Making Potpourri, Soaps and Colognes: 102 Natural Recipes more books like this by David Webb Demystifying an age-old craft, Webb offers step-by-step diagrams, work-in-progress photos, and easy-to-follow recipes for successfully creating soaps, colognes, potpourris, and more! The author discusses in detail how to use flowers, fruits, spices, and herbs to make a variety of useful, naturally scented products. see all copies from $1.99! first editions
13 view cover	Essence and Alchemy: A Book of Perfume more books like this by Mandy Aftel An artisan perfumer reveals a lost art and its mysterious, sensual history. For centuries, people have taken what seems to be an instinctive pleasure in rubbing scents into their skin. Perfume has helped them to pray, to heal, and to make love. And as long as there has been perfume, there have been perfumers, or rather the priests, shamans, and ... see all copies from $5.00! new only from $5.00!
14	Estee: An Intimate Memoir more books like this by Estee Lauder see all copies from $1.99! signed copies \| first editions
15 view cover	Potpourri : incense and other fragrant concoctions more books like this by Ann Tucker Fettner "Recipes for making potpourri sachets, scented candles, and more]. . . Many good suggestions for decorating. . ."-- "Library Journal," "This delightful little book is for all flower lovers, rose gardeners, herb fanciers, and all who love the sweet smell of spring. Included are recipes and instructions for making enchanted scented concoctions ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	Perfume: The Art & Science of Scent more books like this by Cathy Newman, National Geographic Society Perfume takes the reader behind the scenes to watch how the elements of perfume are harvested and processed. This book with oversize pages contains stunning colour photographs.' see all copies from $2.99! new only from $27.00! \| first editions
17 view cover	Sacred Luxuries: Fragrance, Aromatherapy, and Cosmetics in Ancient Egypt more books like this by Professor Lise Manniche The art of modern fragrance-making owes much to practices developed in ancient Egypt. The Egyptians attached great importance to perfumes and cosmetics, which men and women wore to make themselves attractive and alluring, to restore vitality and good health, and as a means of venerating the gods and of negotiating a passage to the realm of the ... see all copies from $13.99! new only from $19.63! \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	Soap and Scent: Recipes for Natural Beauty more books like this by Gill Farrer-Halls Imagine beautifully scented soaps and cosmetics so pure they seem good enough to eat. Such luxury items are typically found only at upscale boutiques, but now, this book brings them home, allowing consumers to mix their own scents and personalize their own cosmetic products. How to Make Your Own Organic Cosmetics: Soap and Scent provides ... see all copies from $8.62! new only from $11.95!
19 view cover	The Aromatherapy Companion: Medicinal Uses/Ayurvedic Healing/Body-Care Blends/Perfumes & Scents/Emotional Health & Well-Being more books like this by Victoria H Edwards In-depth, easy-to-understand advice for using essential oils in both types of aromatherapy application--skin care and inhalations. Illustrations. see all copies from $4.01! new only from $4.43! \| SVS
20 view cover	Rose Recipes from Olden Times more books like this by Eleanour Sinclair Rohde, Helen Kapp (Illustrator) 83 original recipes for potpourris and pomanders, perfumes and sweet waters, conserves, sauce eglantine, rossoly, rose jelly, rose hip marmalade, rose hip tarts, pickled rosebuds, rose and fruit salad, and more. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.80! \| first editions \| SVS
21	The Scented Woman: 2create Your Own Signature Perfume more books like this by Maribeth Riggs, Pablo Picasso (Photographer) The author of the immensely popular The Scented Bath shows readers how easy and rewarding it is to blend their own tantalizing custom perfumes. Ten full-color paintings by Picasso evoke the moods of the scents, from the spicy "Delight" to the subtle "Serene". Includes an essential-oils shopping guide. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.10! \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	Scents & Sensibilities more books like this by Mandy Aftel Delve into the world of natural aromas and discover their profound effect on emotional well-being, from relieving stress to enhancing sensuality. Renowned perfumer Mandy Aftel shares everything you need to know to create personalized handmade solid perfumes. Aftel has created custom scents for top celebrities like Kate Hudson and Madonna, and has ... see all copies from $3.01! new only from $5.10! \| first editions
23 view cover	Wildest Dreams more books like this by Jennifer Blake Sweeping from modern London to Napoleon's France, from the Swiss Alps to the canals and palazzi of Italy, and finally to a secret garden outside Venice, this is a story of two passionate women and their wildest dreams, and of a legendary perfume believed to have been worn by Cleopatra. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.48! \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	Personalized Perfumes: More Than 40 Recipes for Making Perfumes with Essential Oils more books like this by Gail Duff This beautifully illustrated book makes it fun and easy to create signature perfumes that delight the senses and lift the spirits. Personalized Perfumes features more than 40 recipes that use essential plant oils to create perfumes that suit personality, mood, and occasion. see all copies from $6.76! new only from $99.00!
25 view cover	Make Your Own Cosmetics: Recipes, Skin Care, Body Care, Hair Care, Perfumes, and Fragrancing, Herbs, Essential Oils, Cosmetic Ingredients... more books like this by Neal's Yard Remedies, Susan Curtis The staff of Neal''s Yard Remedies share thei r closely guarded secrets and give away many special recipes for natural skin and hair care preparations that can be mad e at home. They also give a directory of Neal''s Yard shops a round the world. ' see all copies from $12.14! new only from $176.25!

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