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3 Spices of the Western Ghats
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Chapters in this book
- Frontmatter i
- Contents vii
- Preface ix
- Acknowledgments xv
- Introduction 1
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INCENSE, WOOD, AND RESIN
- Introduction 5
- 1 The Torchwoods: Frankincense, Myrrh, and Copal 9
- 2 Fragrant Woods: Agarwood and Sandalwood 31
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SPICES
- Introduction 51
- 3 Spices of the Western Ghats 59
- 4 The Spice Islands 71
- 5 Saffron, Vanilla, and Chocolate 79
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SCENTED GARDENS AND AROMATIC HERBS
- Introduction 93
- 6 Gardens 101
- 7 Fragrant Flowers and Aromatic Herbs 115
- 8 Roses 141
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PERFUMERY FROM MANDARIN TO MUSK
- Introduction 153
- 9 Humble Beginnings: Mint and Turpentine 159
- 10 Perfume Notes 175
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FRAGRANCE AND FASHION
- Introduction 203
- 11 Impossible Flowers and Building a Perfume 207
- 12 Scented Worlds: Industry and Fashion 215
- Glossary 227
- Notes 233
- Index 247
Chapters in this book
- Frontmatter i
- Contents vii
- Preface ix
- Acknowledgments xv
- Introduction 1
-
INCENSE, WOOD, AND RESIN
- Introduction 5
- 1 The Torchwoods: Frankincense, Myrrh, and Copal 9
- 2 Fragrant Woods: Agarwood and Sandalwood 31
-
SPICES
- Introduction 51
- 3 Spices of the Western Ghats 59
- 4 The Spice Islands 71
- 5 Saffron, Vanilla, and Chocolate 79
-
SCENTED GARDENS AND AROMATIC HERBS
- Introduction 93
- 6 Gardens 101
- 7 Fragrant Flowers and Aromatic Herbs 115
- 8 Roses 141
-
PERFUMERY FROM MANDARIN TO MUSK
- Introduction 153
- 9 Humble Beginnings: Mint and Turpentine 159
- 10 Perfume Notes 175
-
FRAGRANCE AND FASHION
- Introduction 203
- 11 Impossible Flowers and Building a Perfume 207
- 12 Scented Worlds: Industry and Fashion 215
- Glossary 227
- Notes 233
- Index 247