How to Speak Scent
Colognes, perfumes and fine fragrances
$30.56
- Hardcover
128 pages
- Release Date
10 November 2026
Summary
Colognes, aftershaves, perfumes, fragrances, scents: there are so many ways to describe those little bottles of fine-smelling liquid that we dab, spray and mist on ourselves every day. But our love of fragrances runs so much deeper than just buying a scent because we like the way it smells. Scent is so evocative, yet so personal; the fragrances we choose tell a story, saying much about us and how we want to be perceived - from subtle, floral notes to warming oud, our obsessio…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781804194140 |
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| ISBN-10: | 180419414X |
| Author: | Josephine Fairley, Lorna Mckay |
| Publisher: | Octopus Publishing Group |
| Imprint: | Octopus Publishing Group |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 128 |
| Release Date: | 10 November 2026 |
| Weight: | 279g |
| Dimensions: | 18mm x 134mm x 178mm |
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Josephine Fairley
Jo Fairley
Jo Fairley is a journalist and author of 25 books, including The Beauty Bible series with Sarah Stacey, and The Perfume Bible with Lorna McKay. For over three decades, Jo has written about perfume for a wide range of publications, earning 10 Jasmine Awards, which are considered the perfume industry’s highest accolades for fragrance writing. Alongside her writing career, Jo has also pursued entrepreneurship, co-founding Green & Black’s organic chocolate with her husband, Craig Sams.
Lorna McKay
Lorna McKay began her career as a teacher before transitioning into retail. She spent 14 years at Harrods, where she was instrumental in creating Harrods Own Label and served as a buyer in the renowned Beauty department. Subsequently, she worked as an industry consultant, developing innovative concepts such as the first Beauty Hall at Liberty London and a pioneering computer program designed to guide customers toward their ideal fragrances.
Jo Fairley and Lorna McKay Together
In 2014, Jo Fairley and Lorna McKay joined forces to establish The Perfume Society. Their aim was to demystify the world of perfume for consumers through discovery boxes, events, and various online and social media platforms. Both Jo and Lorna continue to share a deep enthusiasm for the fragrance industry, its enchanting ingredients, and the perfumers who craft the scents we cherish. They are dedicated to sharing this passion with both seasoned perfume enthusiasts and newcomers alike.
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