Perfumes: - The Guide, 2018

: Includes two insightful introductory essays detailing significant shifts in the fragrance industry over the last century.

: Addresses common consumer questions such as the chemical makeup of perfumes, how to store them, and the differences between concentrations like eau de toilette and perfume. Core Evaluation Criteria

, by biophysicist Luca Turin and perfume critic Tania Sanchez, serves as a comprehensive companion to their seminal 2008 work, reviewing over 1,200 fragrances released in the decade following the original guide . Perfumes - The Guide, 2018

The authors evaluate fragrances based on several distinct artistic qualities:

: The book famously critiques the modern trend of using powerful woody amber materials in masculine marketing, which the authors often find overbearing. Perfumes: The Guide 2018: Turin, Luca, Sanchez, Tania The authors evaluate fragrances based on several distinct

The 2018 edition is available for purchase at major retailers like Amazon and AbeBooks . Key Features of the 2018 Guide

: The scent must avoid being a mere "clone" of existing popular perfumes. : Unlike the 2008 version, which covered many

: Unlike the 2008 version, which covered many classics, this edition primarily examines the explosion of niche and artisanal perfumery from 2008 to 2018.