Cult Perfumes: The World's Most Exclusive Perfumeries

‘The richly scented world of the artisan parfumier is lavishly illustrated in Tessa Williams’ elegant tribute to modern and traditional fragrances’ - SAGA MAGAZINE ‘Cult Perfumes is an extraordinarily engaging treat about an aspect of fashion sensed but not seen - The presentation of subjects and subject matter in the book is first rate, complete with glossary and photographs of superb quality - If you have a highly trained olfactory sense, you best rush out and buy this book and enjoy. For the rest of us [it] is a delightfully intriguing story for both reference and enjoyment.’ - NEW YORK JOURNAL OF BOOKS ‘With stories behind the most exquisite scents from around the world and a full glossary of the unique terms used to describe the senses and smells - it’s an interesting read and a very glamourous book to own - it really does show a fashion enthusiast the integrity in the beauty world and the skill of perfumeries.’ - FASHION WEEKLY

TESSA WILLIAMS is a journalist who has written for Vogue, Marie Claire, Elle, The Times, The Independent and the Financial Times, among other publications. Today based in Scotland, she lived in France while working for Femme magazine and the Riviera Times.