G.W. Septimus Piesse

The Art of Perfumery and Methods of Obtaining the Aromas of Plants: How to Make Perfumes, Scented Powders, Aromatic Vinegars, Dentifrices, Pomatums, Cosmetics, Perfumed Soap and More! G.W. Septimus Piesse

The Art of Perfumery and Methods Of Obtaining the Aromas of Plants was first published in 1857, and to this day remains THE quintessential guide to distilling your own essential oils, and for using them to make your own cosmetics, scented soaps, smelling salts, bouquets, nosegays, sachets, perfumed papers, perfumed leather, incense, aromatic lamp oils, emulsines (soap substitutes), cold creams, lip salves, perfumed hair oils, hair dyes, face powders, rouges, tooth powders, mouth washes, hair rinses and more! This must-have manual of all things olfactory is an attractive, informative and preeminently practical volume the perfumer, aromatherapist, herbalist or crafter in your life is sure to cherish.