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The Secret of Chanel No. 5: The Intimate History of the World's Most Famous Perfume
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Narrative non-fiction
Why we're reading this
Interesting study of the power of perfume.

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Doug Beatty
Mar 30, 2011 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
I liked this book. A biography of a perfume, who knew? I liked the fact that it was not terribly long or drawn out, and offered enough information to keep it enjoyable.

In the book you learn a little about the life of Coco Chanel, the art of perfume making, marketing strategies and some historical content. It also shows you how a product can evolve and make a life of its own, sometimes even overshadowing the creator.

This is great for any non-fiction reader, especially those who like narrative n
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