The Diary of a Nose: A Year in the Life of a Parfumeur by Ellena, Jean-Claude
The Diary of a Nose: A Year in the Life of a Parfumeur by Ellena, Jean-Claude

The Diary of a Nose: A Year in the Life of a Parfumeur

An intimate exploration of inspiration and creativity, from the parfumeur exclusif of the house of Herm s....
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Author: Jean-Claude Ellena
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Language: English
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The Diary of a Nose: A Year in the Life of a Parfumeur by Ellena, Jean-Claude

The Diary of a Nose: A Year in the Life of a Parfumeur

BD$43.70
The Diary of a Nose: A Year in the Life of a Parfumeur by Ellena, Jean-Claude

The Diary of a Nose: A Year in the Life of a Parfumeur

BD$43.70
Author: Jean-Claude Ellena
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
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An intimate exploration of inspiration and creativity, from the parfumeur exclusif of the house of Herm s. A scent has incantatory powers, capable of transporting you to your past, of kindling fantasies, of creating a vivid mise en sc ne--literally out of thin air. In the hands of the truly great, perfume creation is a kind of alchemy. Where does inspiration for this visceral art come from? How does one capture the essence of emotions, of desire? Jean-Claude Ellena has a sublime gift. As parfumeur exclusif (or the nose) for Herm s, he elevates fragrance to an art form. A writer of perfume, his concoctions are as finely composed and evocative as a haiku. He is also a conjurer of sorts: I create an illusion that is actually stronger than reality . . . you enter the scent and follow the path. The Diary of a Nose is a collection of Ellena's meditations on the world of scents, and what stirs his creation of some of the world's most desired fragrances. Inspiration can come from anywhere--a market stall, a landscape, or even the movement of calligraphy. Though each smell has its own distinct character, a gifted perfumer creates olfactory experiences that are intensely personal and unique, that blossom on the body and leave a trace of us lingering after we have left a room. Seductive, delicate, and elegant as any of Ellena's creations, The Diary of a Nose seeks to capture the most elusive facets of this rarefied and mysterious art.

Author: Jean-Claude Ellena
Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications
Published: 01/22/2013
Pages: 174
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.74lbs
Size: 8.20h x 5.56w x 0.77d
ISBN: 9780847840427


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 11/26/2012

About the Author
Jean-Claude Ellena has been the exclusive perfumer to the house of house of Hermès since 2004. Over the course of his career he has created some of the world's bestselling fragrances, including First from Van Cleef & Arpels, Eau Parfumée au Thé Vert from Bulgari, and Déclaration from Cartier.
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