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Product: Perfume
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Join Lizzie Ostrom on an olfactory adventure as she explores the trends and crazes that have shaped the way we’ve spritzed. One hundred perfumes and scents in all their fragrant glory reveal a fascinating social history of the past century. From the belle epoque through the swinging sixties, to the naughty nineties and beyond, Ostrom brings intelligence and wit to this most ravishing of subjects.There was the patriotic impact of English Lavender during World War I and perfumes that captured the Egyptomania of the 1920s. Estee Lauder created "Youth Dew" and with it, distilled the essence of 1950's suburbia. Patchouli oil—the "anti-perfume" of the 1960s—was sure to keep money out of the hands of corporations and "the man." And who could forget the fervor created by the grunge androgyny of CK One? Scent is truly the passport to memory, making Perfume both a lush treat and an insightful examination of the twentieth century through the most mysterious of the five sense.

Product: Perfume: The Story of a Murderer by Patrick Süskind (Book Analysis): Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide (BrightSummaries.com)
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This engaging summary presents an analysis of Perfume: The Story of a Murderer by Patrick Süskind, which follows the life of Jean-Baptiste Grenouille, who is shunned and rejected by society in spite of his incredible talent as a perfume-maker. What no one knows is that his own sense of smell is supernaturally acute – and that he is willing to go to any lengths necessary to create the perfect fragrance. Perfume: The Story of a Murderer is an internationally acclaimed bestseller which has been translated into more than 40 languages and was adapted into a film starring Ben Whishaw in 2006. In addition to penning several novels, Patrick Süskind has also worked as a screenwriter for a number of television series
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Product: White Tea by Elizabeth Arden, Women's Perfume, Eau de Toilette Spray, 1 Fl Oz
Brand: Elizabeth Arden
Color: White
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