In Search of Perfumes

‘A fresh and informative book of warmth and intelligence’ – Virginie Bloch-Lainé, Libération‘Dominique Roques’ passionate account of his journey in search of the world’s unique and sometimes ancient scents inspires us to join him’ – Rosan Hollak, NRC Handelsblad’[An] immersive debut… with detailed accounts of his trips and vivid descriptions of the scents … [Roques’] rich travelogue will transport readers’ * Publishers Weekly (Starred Review) *‘A joy to read… I would recommend it to everyone who wants an insight into perfumery and its ingredients’ – Marianne Martin, President of the British Society of Perfumers

Dominique Roques is the head of sourcing at Firmenich, a Swiss company which provides the world’s leading perfume brands with natural fragrances, essences, and extracts. Over the last thirty years he has worked with companies such as Bulgari, Thierry Mugler, Guerlain and Yves Saint Laurent.

Stephanie Smee is a translator into English of all things literary and French. Her most recent translation is of Pascal Janovjak’s The Rome Zoo, which was the winner of the Swiss Literature Award.