Comments on: The Chemistry of Fragrances by Charles Sell (ed.) ~ perfume books http://www.nstperfume.com/2009/05/09/the-chemistry-of-fragrances-by-charles-sell-ed-perfume-books/ a blog about perfume Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:12:33 +0000 hourly 1 By: Marcello http://www.nstperfume.com/2009/05/09/the-chemistry-of-fragrances-by-charles-sell-ed-perfume-books/#comment-82639 Marcello Sun, 10 May 2009 12:34:21 +0000 http://www.nstperfume.com/?p=14778#comment-82639 I once browsed through the 1999 edition, but it was a long time ago and I can't really tell how the two compare. In the second edition Charles Sell writes: "Although he [David Pybus] has been less involved in the editorial work of the second edition, the concept stems directly from that of the first and so is still the fruit of our collaboration." I once browsed through the 1999 edition, but it was a long time ago and I can’t really tell how the two compare. In the second edition Charles Sell writes: “Although he [David Pybus] has been less involved in the editorial work of the second edition, the concept stems directly from that of the first and so is still the fruit of our collaboration.”

]]> By: Gardeniagirl http://www.nstperfume.com/2009/05/09/the-chemistry-of-fragrances-by-charles-sell-ed-perfume-books/#comment-82638 Gardeniagirl Sun, 10 May 2009 12:17:55 +0000 http://www.nstperfume.com/?p=14778#comment-82638 Thanks for an intersting review - I was wondering about this book! I have the old version from 1999, and it seems that they have kept most of the contents, including the sumptuary law, and updated the text with some more recent examples. I noticed that while the first edition is "compiled by David Pybus and Charles Sell", this one is "edited by Charles Sell" and also states "From perfumer to consumer" on the cover. I'm guessing that they are aiming at a broader target group this time, and that they have tried to package the information in a slightly more reader-friendly way (for those of us that are not so familiar with chemistry). Very good, I think! Thanks for an intersting review – I was wondering about this book! I have the old version from 1999, and it seems that they have kept most of the contents, including the sumptuary law, and updated the text with some more recent examples. I noticed that while the first edition is “compiled by David Pybus and Charles Sell”, this one is “edited by Charles Sell” and also states “From perfumer to consumer” on the cover. I’m guessing that they are aiming at a broader target group this time, and that they have tried to package the information in a slightly more reader-friendly way (for those of us that are not so familiar with chemistry). Very good, I think!

]]> By: Marcello http://www.nstperfume.com/2009/05/09/the-chemistry-of-fragrances-by-charles-sell-ed-perfume-books/#comment-82632 Marcello Sun, 10 May 2009 09:12:15 +0000 http://www.nstperfume.com/?p=14778#comment-82632 Thanks Joe! I found that some of the chemistry is explained really well, but then as soon as it goes into detail, I'm lost. I'd need a tutor to help me through those parts :-) Thanks Joe! I found that some of the chemistry is explained really well, but then as soon as it goes into detail, I’m lost. I’d need a tutor to help me through those parts :-)

]]> By: Joe http://www.nstperfume.com/2009/05/09/the-chemistry-of-fragrances-by-charles-sell-ed-perfume-books/#comment-82629 Joe Sun, 10 May 2009 06:01:43 +0000 http://www.nstperfume.com/?p=14778#comment-82629 Great review, Marcello. I'm always interested in reading bits about aromachemicals here and there -- although I'm sure the chemistry in this book would be way beyond my level of understanding. It seems like a great reference, though, and the non-scientific chapters sound very interesting. It's always nice to see your book reviews, by the way. Great review, Marcello. I’m always interested in reading bits about aromachemicals here and there — although I’m sure the chemistry in this book would be way beyond my level of understanding. It seems like a great reference, though, and the non-scientific chapters sound very interesting. It’s always nice to see your book reviews, by the way.

]]> By: Marcello http://www.nstperfume.com/2009/05/09/the-chemistry-of-fragrances-by-charles-sell-ed-perfume-books/#comment-82623 Marcello Sun, 10 May 2009 02:08:49 +0000 http://www.nstperfume.com/?p=14778#comment-82623 Thanks AnnE! I can assure you that the general tone in The Chemistry of Scent is quite different from Avery Gilbert's book. If the technical parts don't scare you, I'm sure you'll find it a very rewarding read. Thanks AnnE! I can assure you that the general tone in The Chemistry of Scent is quite different from Avery Gilbert’s book. If the technical parts don’t scare you, I’m sure you’ll find it a very rewarding read.

]]> By: AnnE http://www.nstperfume.com/2009/05/09/the-chemistry-of-fragrances-by-charles-sell-ed-perfume-books/#comment-82622 AnnE Sun, 10 May 2009 00:49:34 +0000 http://www.nstperfume.com/?p=14778#comment-82622 Marcello, I enjoyed your review on this very much, thank you! I recently went on a perfume-book-buying spree (as opposed to the more usual perfume-buying spree), and this one is next up on my list. I'm looking forward to it, and thanks for giving your blessing on skipping the pure chemistry chapter. :-) At the moment, I'm going through Piet Vroon's book, which contains an awful lot of useful stuff. I'm definitely keeping it, though, since I will probably won't be able to remember most of it, lol! The book I'm *not* keeping is Avery Gilbert's. I just went back and re-read your review fo it; you're quite the diplomat. I found his narrative style so off-putting that I couldn't bear to read past the first chapter. I will have to read your future reviews more closely. :-) Marcello, I enjoyed your review on this very much, thank you! I recently went on a perfume-book-buying spree (as opposed to the more usual perfume-buying spree), and this one is next up on my list. I’m looking forward to it, and thanks for giving your blessing on skipping the pure chemistry chapter. :-)

At the moment, I’m going through Piet Vroon’s book, which contains an awful lot of useful stuff. I’m definitely keeping it, though, since I will probably won’t be able to remember most of it, lol! The book I’m *not* keeping is Avery Gilbert’s. I just went back and re-read your review fo it; you’re quite the diplomat. I found his narrative style so off-putting that I couldn’t bear to read past the first chapter. I will have to read your future reviews more closely. :-)

]]> By: Marcello http://www.nstperfume.com/2009/05/09/the-chemistry-of-fragrances-by-charles-sell-ed-perfume-books/#comment-82616 Marcello Sat, 09 May 2009 23:44:19 +0000 http://www.nstperfume.com/?p=14778#comment-82616 You're welcome, Jill! And by the way, you can find a limited preview of this title on Google Books: http://tinyurl.com/qlujs4 You’re welcome, Jill! And by the way, you can find a limited preview of this title on Google Books: http://tinyurl.com/qlujs4

]]> By: Jill http://www.nstperfume.com/2009/05/09/the-chemistry-of-fragrances-by-charles-sell-ed-perfume-books/#comment-82597 Jill Sat, 09 May 2009 22:17:59 +0000 http://www.nstperfume.com/?p=14778#comment-82597 That 1770 British sumptuary law is a fascinating read in and of itself! And how cool that your dad repaired old saxophones. Thanks for reviewing this, I imagine the chemistry would be way over my head but it sounds like there's still a lot of interest there. That 1770 British sumptuary law is a fascinating read in and of itself! And how cool that your dad repaired old saxophones. Thanks for reviewing this, I imagine the chemistry would be way over my head but it sounds like there’s still a lot of interest there.

]]> By: Marcello http://www.nstperfume.com/2009/05/09/the-chemistry-of-fragrances-by-charles-sell-ed-perfume-books/#comment-82592 Marcello Sat, 09 May 2009 21:25:34 +0000 http://www.nstperfume.com/?p=14778#comment-82592 you're welcome, E! It's a great reference book, even when you don't read it from cover to cover. Like you said, the authors take their subject seriously in a non-condescending way. you’re welcome, E! It’s a great reference book, even when you don’t read it from cover to cover. Like you said, the authors take their subject seriously in a non-condescending way.

]]> By: Marcello http://www.nstperfume.com/2009/05/09/the-chemistry-of-fragrances-by-charles-sell-ed-perfume-books/#comment-82590 Marcello Sat, 09 May 2009 21:18:10 +0000 http://www.nstperfume.com/?p=14778#comment-82590 In that case, you know more about chemistry than I do :-) I'm sure you won't be disappointed. And who knows, it might inspire your son too! In that case, you know more about chemistry than I do :-) I’m sure you won’t be disappointed. And who knows, it might inspire your son too!

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