Perfumes: The Guide by Luca Turin, Tania Sanchez
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Book Reviews of Perfumes: The Guide
Book Review: Not What I Expected
Summary: 2 Stars
I thought this book would name the top, middle and base notes of each fragrance reviewed. Instead it pointed out the leading fragrance notes without further explanation, and a little blurb about how the author(s) "rated" the fragrance. Obviously, their opinions are their own, since fragrance is so uniquely viewed by each individual. The book was more their "15 minutes of fame" instead of enlightening at all. The authors come across as fragrance snobs.Book Review: This book is a joke
Summary: 1 Stars
I am always interested in trying out new fragrances so i was really looking forward to reading this book. Alas, i was destined to be dissapointed. Authors are beyond condesending and bitchy, putting down perfumes that they are "gasp"consider too common. I don't mind reading other people's reviews but this, as one reviewer said, reminded me of junior high. And finally, how can i tell anything about a fragrance if review is one line? Boucheron is classified as "dismal oriental" and what is so dismal is not explained. There is no notes for fragrance listed so at the end, you won't know anymore about certain perfume, than when you started. These, so called "reviews", are not "cutting", they are mean spirited and nasty, with no useful information offered. Total waste of money.Book Review: Not a Guide
Summary: 1 Stars
This book is NOT a guide.
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