Style in a Bottle: Legendary Fragrances as the Language of Art – Celestine Elena – Eksmo – 2026 – ISBN 978-5-04-227315-5
Style in a Bottle: Legendary Fragrances as the Language of Art
19.99 €
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Style in a Bottle: Legendary Fragrances as the Language of Art
19.99 €
A gift edition with stunning watercolor illustrations from Elena Celestine, author of the bestselling books "That Very Perfume" and "Ageless Beauty." Great perfumes are more than just scents. They embody the history, style, and mood of an era. In her new book, one of the most authoritative experts in perfumery explores the legendary perfumes of the 20th and 21st centuries as symbols of their time. Iconic compositions—Chanel No. 5, Miss Dior, Shalimar, Jicky, L'Origan, and others—are revealed as reflections of fashion, art, and societal changes.
In simple and engaging language, the author explains how fragrances can help us understand the character of an era, beauty ideals, and even the way people think. You'll see that perfume is as much a cultural code as paintings or architectural style.
The book is complemented by watercolor illustrations by Natalia Yakunina, transforming it into a beautiful gift album.
You'll learn:
- how Chanel No. 5 became the most famous fragrance of the 20th century;
- Why Miss Dior became the most important fragrance of the post-war era;
- How Shalimar and Jicky by Guerlain changed the concept of femininity;
- How a bottle becomes a true work of art;
- Why great perfumes remain relevant for decades.
This book will appeal to anyone who loves fashion, art, and wants to delve deeper into the world of fragrance.
In simple and engaging language, the author explains how fragrances can help us understand the character of an era, beauty ideals, and even the way people think. You'll see that perfume is as much a cultural code as paintings or architectural style.
The book is complemented by watercolor illustrations by Natalia Yakunina, transforming it into a beautiful gift album.
You'll learn:
- how Chanel No. 5 became the most famous fragrance of the 20th century;
- Why Miss Dior became the most important fragrance of the post-war era;
- How Shalimar and Jicky by Guerlain changed the concept of femininity;
- How a bottle becomes a true work of art;
- Why great perfumes remain relevant for decades.
This book will appeal to anyone who loves fashion, art, and wants to delve deeper into the world of fragrance.
See also:
- All books by the publisher
- All books by the author
- All books in the series That Very Perfume: Books for Perfume Maniacs