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Books on aromatherapy, incense, ingredients, oils, plants, perfumery, science, and history of aromatics.
In addition to personal experiments and our supplier resources around the world, we also credit the following authors and their published works as sources of information and inspiration for us in creating this website, our understanding of the world of natural aromatics, and the science behind the human sense of smell.
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The Complete Incense Book
by Suzanne Fischer Rizzi
The Trail of Time:
Time Measurement with Incense in East Asia – by Silvio Bedini
Plant Resins:
Chemistry, Evolution, Ecology, and Ethnobotany – by Jean H. Langenheim
Perfumes & Spices:
including an account of soaps and cosmetics – by Hyatt A. Verrill
An Ancient Egyptian Herbal
by Lise Manniche
Frankincense & Myrrh:
A Study of the Arabian Incense Trade – by Nigel Groom
The Book of Incense:
Enjoying the Traditional Art of Japanese Scents – by Kiyoko Morita
Kodo: The Way of Incense
by David Pybus
Aromatherapy Blends and Remedies
by Franzesca Watson
Aromatherapy:
A Complete Guide to the Healing Art by Kathi Keville & Mindy Green
Botanica Erotica:
Arousing Body, Mind, and Spirit – by Diana De Luca
Cunningham’s Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs
by Scott Cunningham
Aroma:
The Magic of Essential Oils in Foods and Fragrance by Mandy Aftel
Essence and Alchemy:
A Natural History of Perfume – by Mandy Aftel
Incense:
Crafting and Use of Magickal Scents – by Carl F. Neal
The Complete Book of Incense, Oils and Brews
by Scott Cunningham
Incense:
Rituals, Mystery, Lore – by Gina Hyams
The Complete Book of Essential Oils & Aromatherapy
by Valerie Ann Worwood
Magical Herbalism
by Richo Cech
Medicinal Plants
Of the desert & canyon west
by Michael Moore
Mood Enhancing Plants
by Chrissie Wildwood
Perfume & Flavor Materials of Natural Origin:
by Stephen Archtander
Sacred Luxuries:
Fragrance, Aromatherapy, and Cosmetics in Ancient Egypt – by Lise Manniche
Scent:
The Mysterious and Essential Powers of Smell – by Annick LeGuerer
Scented Plants
by Roger Phillips & Martyn Rix
Scents & Scentuality:
Essential Oils & Aromatherapy for Romance, Love, and Sex – by Valerie Ann Worwood
Sticks, Stones, Roots & Bones:
Hoodoo, Mojo & Conjuring with Herbs – by Stephanie Rose Bird
The Aromatic Garden:
Growing & Using Scented Plants – by Julia Lawless, photography by Clay Perry
Perfume: The Art & Science of Scent
By Cathy Newman
The Big Book of Herbs
by Arthur Tucker and Thomas DeBaggio
The Scented Ape:
The Biology and Culture of Human Odour – by D. Michael Stoddart
The New Encyclopedia of Herbs & Their Uses
by Deni Brown
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