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Atlas of Botanical Fragrance

Illustrated by Karin Doering-Froger
Translated by Erik Butler
Hardcover
$29.95 US
7.56"W x 10.5"H x 0.56"D   | 20 oz | 14 per carton
On sale Mar 31, 2026 | 160 Pages | 9780262051767

The follow-up volume to Atlas of Perfumed Botany continues the exploration of nature’s most captivating scents, focusing on the botanical elements that shape the world of perfumery.

This volume presents a selection of woods, leaves, flowers, fruits, gums, resins, seeds, and roots, each contributing unique aromatic qualities. From the deep, rich notes of rosewood and oud to the fresh, green scents of mint and rosemary, this book by Jean-Claude Ellena, the ‘‘nose’’ for Hermès for more than a decade, unveils the diverse origins of fragrance ingredients.

Illustrated with vibrant images, this atlas serves as an essential guide for both fragrance enthusiasts and professionals, offering insights into the natural sources of perfumery’s most treasured aromas.
Jean-Claude Ellena, the “nose” of the luxury brand Hermès for fourteen years, was the Creative Director of Fragrance at the perfume house Le Couvent between 2019 and 2024. He is now an independent perfume composer, creating fragrances for brands on demand.

Karin Doering-Froger, an art teacher at the Atelier de Sèvres, has illustrated many novels and travel guides.
Introduction
Woods and Barks
Rosewood
White birch
Cypress
Fir balsam
Gaiac
Oud
Leaves
Davana
Lentisque
Lovage
Mint
Rosemary
Tea
Thyme
Hay
Flowers
Chamomile
Acacia
Broom
Immortelle
Magnolia
Tagetes or marigolds
Fruits
Cedrate
Lime
Tangor
Yuzu
Gums and Resins
Elemi
Balms
Opopanax
Seeds
Star anise
Coriander
Juniper berries
Roots
Calamus
Cypriol
Ginger
Jatamansi
Animal Products
Glossary
Classification of Natural Materials
Bibliography
Acknowledgments

About

The follow-up volume to Atlas of Perfumed Botany continues the exploration of nature’s most captivating scents, focusing on the botanical elements that shape the world of perfumery.

This volume presents a selection of woods, leaves, flowers, fruits, gums, resins, seeds, and roots, each contributing unique aromatic qualities. From the deep, rich notes of rosewood and oud to the fresh, green scents of mint and rosemary, this book by Jean-Claude Ellena, the ‘‘nose’’ for Hermès for more than a decade, unveils the diverse origins of fragrance ingredients.

Illustrated with vibrant images, this atlas serves as an essential guide for both fragrance enthusiasts and professionals, offering insights into the natural sources of perfumery’s most treasured aromas.

Author

Jean-Claude Ellena, the “nose” of the luxury brand Hermès for fourteen years, was the Creative Director of Fragrance at the perfume house Le Couvent between 2019 and 2024. He is now an independent perfume composer, creating fragrances for brands on demand.

Karin Doering-Froger, an art teacher at the Atelier de Sèvres, has illustrated many novels and travel guides.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Woods and Barks
Rosewood
White birch
Cypress
Fir balsam
Gaiac
Oud
Leaves
Davana
Lentisque
Lovage
Mint
Rosemary
Tea
Thyme
Hay
Flowers
Chamomile
Acacia
Broom
Immortelle
Magnolia
Tagetes or marigolds
Fruits
Cedrate
Lime
Tangor
Yuzu
Gums and Resins
Elemi
Balms
Opopanax
Seeds
Star anise
Coriander
Juniper berries
Roots
Calamus
Cypriol
Ginger
Jatamansi
Animal Products
Glossary
Classification of Natural Materials
Bibliography
Acknowledgments