Christopher Kemp
Floating Gold: A Natural (and Unnatural) History of Ambergris
A book by Christopher Kemp exploring the history, science, and allure of ambergris, a rare perfume ingredient.
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BriarFirst to rec“The fascinating story of a rare & strange perfume ingredient. I still remember my first time smelling the real thing. A must-read for anyone interested in scent.”
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Meg“The history of ambergris is absolutely fascinating. If you ever get to smell genuine ambergris it’s super special”
alie k.“fascinating book!”
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