The much-anticipated follow-up to the beloved Atlas of Perfumed Botany, an essential guide for fragrance enthusiasts and professionals.

The second volume of Atlas of Perfumed Botany continues the exploration of nature’s most captivating scents, focusing on the botanical elements that shape the world of perfumery. 

This volume presents a selection of woods, leaves, flowers, fruits, gums, resins, seeds, and roots, each contributing unique aromatic qualities. From the deep, rich notes of rosewood and oud to the fresh, green scents of mint and rosemary, this book by Jean-Claude Ellen, the ‘‘nose’’ for Hermès for more than a decade, unveils the diverse origins of fragrance ingredients.

Illustrated with vibrant images, this atlas serves as an essential guide for both fragrance enthusiasts and professionals, offering insights into the natural sources of perfumery’s most treasured aromas.

Woods and Barks: Rosewood, White Birch, Cypress, Balsam Fir, Guaiac Oud 
Leaves: Davana, Mastic, Lovage, Mints, Rosemary, Tea and Mate, Thyme, Hay 
Flowers: Roman and German Chamomiles, Cassia, Broom, Immortelle, Magnolia, Tagetes 
Fruits: Citron, Lime, Mandora, Yuzu
Gums and Resins: Elemi, Peru Balsam, Tolu Balsam, Opopanax 
Seeds: Star Anise, Coriander, Juniper 
Roots: Calamus, Cypriol, Ginger, Jatamansi