The chemistry of fragrances [electronic resource] : from perfumer to consumer.
Contributor(s): Sell, Charles S [contributor.]
| Royal Society of Chemistry (Great Britain).
Publisher: Cambridge : Royal Society of Chemistry, c2006Edition: 2nd ed.Description: xvii, 329 p., 4 p. of plates : ill. (some col.), col. port.ISBN: 9781847552044 (e-book).Subject(s): Perfumes | Perfumes -- History | Perfumes -- Analysis | Technology | Industrial chemistry & manufacturing technologies | Organic chemistry | Popular science | Chemistry | Dyestuffs, pigments & paint technology | Higher & further education, tertiary education | Industrial chemistry & chemical engineeringGenre/Form: Electronic books.Online resources: View this item online Also available in printed form ISBN 9780854048243Summary: 'The Chemistry of Fragrances' provides insight into the perfume industry, from the conception of an idea to the finished product. It discusses the technical, artistic and commercial challenges of the perfume industry in an informative and engaging style, with contributions from leading experts in the field. Ever wondered how perfumes are developed? Or why different scents appeal to different people? The Chemistry of Fragrances 2nd Edition offers answers to these questions, providing a fascinating insight into the perfume industry, from the conception of an idea to the finished product. It discusses the technical, artistic and commercial challenges of the perfume industry in an informative and engaging style, with contributions from leading experts in the field. The book begins with a historical introduction and covers all aspects of the development process - from customer brief to producing a fragrance including: Ingredients acquisition; Ingredient design and manufacture; Design and analysis of fragrance; Sensory aspects including odour perception; Psychological impact of fragrance; Technical challenges; Safety. An updated section on the measurement of fragrance discusses the role of senses in marketing consumer products. This book will appeal to anyone with an interest in the perfumery business and includes an extensive bibliography to enable those interested to explore the field further. It also comes complete with a selection of colour illustrations and a fragranced page.
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Previous ed.: 1999.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 313-319) and index.
'The Chemistry of Fragrances' provides insight into the perfume industry, from the conception of an idea to the finished product. It discusses the technical, artistic and commercial challenges of the perfume industry in an informative and engaging style, with contributions from leading experts in the field. Ever wondered how perfumes are developed? Or why different scents appeal to different people? The Chemistry of Fragrances 2nd Edition offers answers to these questions, providing a fascinating insight into the perfume industry, from the conception of an idea to the finished product. It discusses the technical, artistic and commercial challenges of the perfume industry in an informative and engaging style, with contributions from leading experts in the field. The book begins with a historical introduction and covers all aspects of the development process - from customer brief to producing a fragrance including: Ingredients acquisition; Ingredient design and manufacture; Design and analysis of fragrance; Sensory aspects including odour perception; Psychological impact of fragrance; Technical challenges; Safety. An updated section on the measurement of fragrance discusses the role of senses in marketing consumer products. This book will appeal to anyone with an interest in the perfumery business and includes an extensive bibliography to enable those interested to explore the field further. It also comes complete with a selection of colour illustrations and a fragranced page.
Also available in printed form ISBN 9780854048243
Electronic reproduction. Askews and Holts. Mode of access: World Wide Web.
