Elisabeth de Feydeau signs the volume “Perfume. A Grandous History”, a journey through cultures and times where aromas become art, history and seduction
The perfume as art and power: The book-Evement launched by Baroque Books Photo source pixabay
Perfume, more than an essence, part of the history of the world
From the first resins burned in the temples of the ancient East, to the refined vials created by the Dior or Chanel houses, the perfume accompanied humanity at all the defining moments of its evolution.
The volume “Perfume. A great history”, published at Baroque Books Publishing House, is a spectacular work signed by historian Elisabeth de Feydeau, doctor in history and consultant for legendary brands such as Guerlain, Chanel or Dior.
The book explores the role of perfume as a sacred offer, medicine, symbol of seduction and, above all, an expression of female freedom.
A cultural journey through the aromas of the world
Structured as a fresco of civilization through the prism of the scents, the volume brings in the foreground surprising meetings: from Cleopatra, which has transformed the perfume into a weapon of power and love, to Nicole Kidman, the image of modern perfumes.
The reader discovers how the big houses – Coty, Guerlain, Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent – have marked eras and created standards of refinement.
The moments when the perfumes became synonymous with emancipation: Blond Tabac, launched by Caron in 1919, embodied the elegance of Androgina and the independence of women who smoked cigarettes with blond tobacco and refused social conventions.
René Lalique and the vial became jewelry
A special chapter is dedicated to the famous jeweler René Lalique, the one who revolutionized how the perfume was presented to the world. For him, the bottle was not only a container, but a work of art itself: crystal, ivory and semiprecious stones met in spectacular creations, which gave the perfume an added nobility and mystery.
In over 400 conceived vials, Lalique has transformed the utilitarian object into a timeless jewel, meant to extend the olfactory experience into the visual and tactile.
A book-event for senses
“Perfume. A great history” is not only a work of cultural history, but a complete experience. The images from prestigious archives, including Larousse, give the volume a special visual value, and the quality of the paper and the elegant graphics transform it into a true-bi-member book.
Elisabeth de Feydeau is not limited to information, but offers a captivating narrative, which makes reading a sensory adventure. The perfume is presented as a universal language, capable of conveying emotions, defining times and rendering the freedom of women.
Published in Romania by Baroque Books, the book is available for online order and bookstores. It is more than a history of perfume: it is an invitation to discover how the aromas have written the stories of the world and how every woman finds some of her identity through the odors that define her.
