Through the history of major houses and their founders, perfumers and artistic directors, (re) discover the genesis of perfumery successes in the light of the major events of each decade. Although perfume has become synonymous with sacred, therapeutic or hygienic uses over the millennia, it has attained, since the end of the 19th century, a true form of art, while becoming a luxury object. Yohan Cervi is an author, critic and speaker, specialist in the history of modern perfumery. This great collector of antique perfumes and a recognized expert in this field. A regular contributor to Nez, the olfactory magazine, he also writes for Le Point and has participated in the collective works Les Hundred Eleven Parfums that you have to smell before dying (2017), Le Grand Livre du Parfum (2018) and Parfums pour homme (2020). Interviews conducted with the participation of Anne-Sophie Hojlo. Foreword by François Simon. Size: 27 x 21 cm.