On Perfume Making

Frédéric Malle describes himself as a “publisher of fragrances”. In his book Frédéric Malle: On Perfume Making, he invites you on a magical journey. For the first time he reveals the creative process behind perfume making and explains his working method. His story looks back at his spectacular career working with some of the greatest noses in the business: Pierre Bourdon, Jean-Claude Ellena, Edouard Fléchier, Olivia Giacobetti, Dominique Ropion, Maurice Roucel, Edmond Roudnitska, Michel Roudnitska and Ralf Schwieger. The book tells the story of Malle’s inspiration and sheds light on how fragrances are created. This is Frédéric Malle’s first book. Illustrated by Konstantin Kakanias and with a preface by Catherine Deneuve, it offers readers intimate insights into the refined world of the master perfumer.