![]() Most contemporary perfumes are 'linear' fragrances designed to produce a strong and instantaneous effect, striking the senses all at once and quickly dissipating. It's a critical discourse, in which the author expresses her clear, unabashed views on modern perfumery: It kicks off with a chapter on the legacy of 17th century alchemy, in which the basic premises of natural perfumery are described at length. ![]() We take a closer look at her book Essence and Alchemy, which played a major role in the recent popularization of natural perfumery.Įssence and Alchemy is a practical guide to natural perfumery, which makes it slightly different from the books we've discussed so far. Her current business, Aftelier, is a flourishing operation based in Berkeley, California. ![]() It was the start of a lifelong passion for natural essences: she put her literary ambitions on hold, and eventually established her very own perfume studio. ![]() Little over a decade ago, while doing research for a novel, she found herself immersed in a collection of ancient perfume books. To say that Mandy Aftel took the world of natural perfumery by storm is hardly an overstatement. ![]()
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