The Perfume Companion : The Definitive Guide to Choosing Your Next Scent (Hardcover)

Introduction
Covers the history and making of perfume, and includes an introductory fragrance Q&A-all the frequently asked questions and their answers, such as:
- What's the difference between Eau de Parfum and Eau de Toilette?
- Why doesn't my perfume last?
- Where's the best place to apply perfume?
- Is natural better than synthetic?

Chapter 1: Citrus
- Lemon
- Orange
- Grapefruit
- Lime
- Bergamot
- Blends

Chapter 2: Floral
- Fruity
- Classic
- Aldehydes
- Oriental
- Fresh and light
- Musk

Chapter 3: Soliflores (Individual flowers)
- Rose-classic
- Rose-unexpected
- Iris
- Jasmine
- Violet
- Geranium
- Tuberose
- Lily of the valley
- Fantasy flowers
- The best of the rest

Chapter 4: Oriental
- Amber
- Spicy
- Floral
- Vanilla
- Tobacco
- Incense

Chapter 5: Herbal
- Classic
- Lavender
- Mint
- Juniper
- Green
- The best of the rest

Chapter 6: Woods
- Sandalwood
- Cedarwood
- Amber woods
- Rosewood
- Guiaicwood
- The best of the rest

Chapter 7: Musk
- Soft
- Woody
- Amber
- Floral
- Deep
- Light

Chapter 8: Mossy
- Fruity
- Floral
- Citrus
- Woody
- Herbal
- Classic

Chapter 9: Leather
- Classic
- Floral
- Tobacco
- Vanilla
- Patchouli
- Woody

Chapter 10: Oudh
- Classic
- Floral
- Saffron
- Leather
- Gourmand
- Musk

Chapter 11: Gourmand
- Caramel
- Fruity
- Vanilla
- Herbal
- Boozy
- Floral

Chapter 12: Fruity
- Peach and apricot
- Red fruits
- Melon
- Floral
- Amber
- Musk

Chapter 13: Marine-watery scents
- Sea salt
- Fruity
- Floral
- Citrus
- Herbal
- Sun lotion

Chapter 14: Concepts
- Smoke
- Animal
- Plastic
- Human
- Metal
- Offworld