Kew Fragrance: From Plant to Perfume, The Botanical Origins of Scent Publisher / Prestel the smell of fire on

the smell of fire on the wind

When I was eight

- A prickly porcupine in a mangrove forest

The definitive monograph on Dieter Rams

As well as revealing the secrets behind everything from sizzling Mongolian lamb to deep fried ice cream

Kew Fragrance: From Plant to Perfume, The Botanical Origins of Scent Publisher / Prestel the smell of fire onThe luxurious and evocative scents that have fragranced the world all have their roots firmly in nature. Kew: Fragrance explores the botanical origins of perfume, unveiling the science and secrets behind the most intoxicating ingredients and their journey from bloom to bottle. From lemon, lavender and liquorice to cumin, cardamom and cotton flower, Fragrance reveals the alchemy, cultural meaning and plant provenance of 100 key ingredients that make up