This volume explores the inspirations andvision of one of the great protagonists ofcontemporary perfume.Parfumier Frédéric Malle was born into the worldof fragrance; his grandfather Serge Heftler-Louichefounded Dior Parfums before passing on its artdirection to his daughter. Malle's deep knowledgeof scents and his radical vision of perfumes led himto establish Éditions de Parfums Frédéric Malle, ahouse for perfumers where fragrances are conceivedas haute couture creations.This volume marks the twentieth anniversaryof Frédéric Malle's quest for beauty and creativefreedom. Journalist Marion Vignal delves into Malle'slifelong devotion to perfume, personal history, andmyriad inspirations to uncover the evolution of hisprecise olfactory aesthetics, while imagery of perfumebottles, sketches, advertising campaigns, and photosof boutiques explores his comprehensive vision. Malleoffers readers an intimate glimpse into his brand'ssaga and shares the stories behind four of his mostsuccessful scents in graphic-novel form. A necessaryaddition to the libraries of industry masters, thisvolume is an invitation to a sensorial journey that willdelight perfume lovers everywhere.Frédéric Malle is a French parfumier, expert, andpublisher. He founded Éditions de Parfums Frédéric Mallein 2000. Jean-Claude Ellena is a French perfumer andwriter. Marion Vignal is the head of design and architec-ture at the major French magazine L'Express as well as theauthor of numerous design and lifestyle publications