Perfumes - The Guide, 2018 Apr 2026

, by biophysicist Luca Turin and perfume critic Tania Sanchez, serves as a comprehensive companion to their seminal 2008 work, reviewing over 1,200 fragrances released in the decade following the original guide .

: Includes two insightful introductory essays detailing significant shifts in the fragrance industry over the last century.

: Reviews assess how well-crafted the fragrance is and its overall performance. Perfumes - The Guide, 2018

: It should present original or interesting ideas rather than just smelling "good."

The authors evaluate fragrances based on several distinct artistic qualities: , by biophysicist Luca Turin and perfume critic

The 2018 edition is available for purchase at major retailers like Amazon and AbeBooks . Key Features of the 2018 Guide

: The book famously critiques the modern trend of using powerful woody amber materials in masculine marketing, which the authors often find overbearing. Perfumes: The Guide 2018: Turin, Luca, Sanchez, Tania : It should present original or interesting ideas

: Uses the authors' signature 1 to 5-star scale , often accompanied by a concise two-word summary and a witty, sometimes irreverent review.