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The Art of Perfumery - And Methods of Obtaining the Odors of Plants is presented here in a high quality paperback edition. This popular classic work by George William Septimus Piesse is in the English language, and may not include graphics or images from the original edition. If you enjoy the works of George William Septimus Piesse then we highly recommend this publication for your book collection.
The Art of Perfumery By G.W. Septimus Piesse s. Among the nations of antiquity, an offering of perfumes was regarded as a token of the most profound respect and homage. Incense, or Frankincense, which exudes by incision and dries as a gum, from Arbor thurifera was formerly burnt in the temples of all religions, in honor of the divinities that were there adored. Many of the primitive Christians were put to death because they would not offer incense to idols.
The Art of Perfumery The Method of Obtaining the Odors of Plants By G.W. Septimus Piesse Perfume is a mixture of fragrant essential oils or aroma compounds, fixatives and solvents, used to give the human body, animals, food, objects, and living-spaces an agreeable scent. Ancient texts and archaeological excavations show the use of perfumes in some of the earliest human civilizations. Modern perfumery began in the late 19th century with the commercial synthesis of aroma compounds such as vanillin or coumarin, which allowed for the composition of perfumes with smells previously unattainable solely from natural aromatics alone. The word perfume derives from the Latin perfumare, meaning "to smoke through". Perfumery, as the art of making perfumes, began in ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt, and was further refined by the Romans and Persians. The world's first-recorded chemist is considered a woman named Tapputi, a perfume maker mentioned in a cuneiform tablet from the 2nd millennium BC in Mesopotamia. She distilled flowers, oil, and calamus with other aromatics, then filtered and put them back in the still several times.
The Art of Perfumery G.W. Septimus Piesse and Methods of Obtaining the Odors of Plants The Art of Perfumery-With Instructions for the Manufacture of Perfumes for the Handkerchief, Scented Powders, Odorous Vinegars, Dentifrices, Pomatums, Cosmetics, Perfumed Soap, Etc., to which is Added an Appendix on Preparing Artificial Fruit-Essences, Etc. is a classic perfumery study by G. W. Septimus Piesse. The patrons of perfumery have always been considered the most civilized and refined people of the earth. If refinement consists in knowing how to enjoy the faculties which we possess, then must we learn not only how to distinguish the harmony of color and form, in order to please the sight, the melo...
This classic work by George William Septimus Piesse provides a fascinating exploration of the art and science of perfumery. With detailed instructions on the methods of obtaining odours of plants and the manufacture of perfumes, as well as an appendix on preparing artificial fruit-essences, this book is an indispensable resource for anyone interested in the history and practice of perfumery. With its engaging style and wealth of information, it is a must-read for anyone who loves the world of scent. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Hardcover reprint of the original 1857 edition - beautifully bound in brown cloth covers featuring titles stamped in gold, 8vo - 6x9. No adjustments have been made to the original text, giving readers the full antiquarian experience. For quality purposes, all text and images are printed as black and white. This item is printed on demand. Book Information: Piesse, G. W. Septimus (George William Septimus). The Art Of Perfumery: And The Methods Of Obtaining Odours Of Plants; With Instructions For The Manufacture Ofdentifrices, Pomatums, Cosmetiques, Perfumed Soap, Etc. Indiana: Repressed Publishing LLC, 2012. Original Publishing: Piesse, G. W. Septimus (George William Septimus). The Art Of Perfumery: And The Methods Of Obtaining Odours Of Plants; With Instructions For The Manufacture Ofdentifrices, Pomatums, Cosmetiques, Perfumed Soap, Etc, . Philadelphia: Lindsay And Blakiston, 1857. Subject: Perfumes
HOW TO MAKE PERFUME The Art of Perfumery Method of Obtaining the Odors of Plants By G.W. Septimus Piesse With Instructions for the Manufacture of Perfumes for the Handkerchief, Scented Powders, Odorous Vinegars, Dentifrices, Pomatums, Cosmetiques, Perfumed Soap, Etc. The word perfume is used today to describe scented mixtures and is derived from the Latin word, "per fumus," meaning through smoke. The word Perfumery refers to the art of making perfumes. Perfume was further refined by the Romans, the Persians and the Arabs. Although perfume and perfumery also existed in East Asia, much of its fragrances are incense based. The basic ingredients and methods of making perfumes are described by Pl...
Reprint of the original, first published in 1867.