The Short & Sweet of it: A captivating story of the history behind the world's most famous perfume. Coco Chanel's development of the fragrance did not come without plenty of complications- in both her business & her personal life.
I've been a fan (along with the rest of self-proclaimed somewhat stylish women everywhere) of Chanel No. 5 for as long as I can remember... basically since I was tall enough to reach my mom's perfumes on the counter. I also love semi-biographical books written about almost any iconic fashionista/businesswoman. So naturally I had to read The Secret of Chanel No. 5 by Tilar J. Mazzeo and loved it. Mazzeo writes more than just an account of Coco Chanel's life, she tells the detailed story of the creation of one of the most successful and sought after products of the 20th century. The intricate steps of creating a perfume are beyond fascinating- making it understandable why Coco Chanel became so obsessed with getting the scent absolutely perfect. This is a great read for women young and those not quite so young. And, best of all, next time you spritz on some Chanel No. 5 you'll appreciate it even more.
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(If you haven't figured it out yet, keeping with the Throwback Thursday theme, each Thursday I will feature a book that is either historical or biographical.)
Classic-Clean-Timeless-Perfect--that's how I would describe Chanel #5 perfume. Now for the book--catch a detailed account of how Coco Chanel started her perfume business--but there's more--her personal life is quite interesting also. Here is a book that should be on your shelf---and if you haven't ever owned a bottle of Chanel #5--do yourself a favor and purchase one today--you won't be disappointed---it is truly a remarkable perfume--you can wear it to the fanciest party or to the office or just around the house--it brings out the best in you! Walk through Coco's life and learn the challenges she faced professionally and personally as well.
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