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The Secret Of Chanel No. 5: The Intimate History Of The World's Most Famous Perfume (2010)

by Tilar J. Mazzeo(Favorite Author)

3.38 of 5 Votes: 3

ISBN

0061791016 (ISBN13: 9780061791017)

languge

English

genre

History & Biography

publisher

Harper

review 1: Well, I do have to admit this is an enjoyable and fascinating read about Gabrielle Chanel. What I am enjoying the most about this book is how the perfume itself came into existence. Starting with the background of Gabrielle's youth(life in the convent) and then the serendipitous meetings with the cousin of the last Czar of Russia and the parfumer Ernest Beaux is compelling. The idea that it could be the ill fated perfume of the late czarina is remarkable! I have had a fascination with flowers and perfumery since I was quite young. So, far it has been fantastic. I am curious to see how much it dovetails with the biography I have previously reviewed on Mme. Chanel,Sleeping with the Enemy.
review 2: Was an incredibly interesting and informative read. Some of th... moree concluding statements however left me, I guess, cringing, by the way they drew conclusion with no clear, hard and recorded evidence. So as a historical text I feel it was challenging because I was often left saying "based on what evidence?" But in the same breath, the author is very talented that she has created a novel looking at the truthful possibility of the rumors and scandals that were associated with Chanel No.5 making an intriguing and entertaining read. It just has to be taken in with a little grain of salt, so to speak. less

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