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Fragrant: The Secret Life of Scent

Fragrant: The Secret Life of Scent

A book by Mandy Aftel exploring the natural history and significance of five aromatic materials.

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  • Briar
    BriarFirst to rec

    “Another selection from my own personal library of scent books, from the fairy godmother of botanical perfumery. A deep dive into the natural history of five scented materials and their significance: cinnamon, mint, frankincense, ambergris & jasmine. With recipes!”

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