The 2018 edition is available for purchase at major retailers like Amazon and AbeBooks . Key Features of the 2018 Guide
: Uses the authors' signature 1 to 5-star scale , often accompanied by a concise two-word summary and a witty, sometimes irreverent review. Perfumes - The Guide, 2018
: Addresses common consumer questions such as the chemical makeup of perfumes, how to store them, and the differences between concentrations like eau de toilette and perfume. Core Evaluation Criteria The 2018 edition is available for purchase at
: The scent must avoid being a mere "clone" of existing popular perfumes. Core Evaluation Criteria : The scent must avoid
: 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
: Reviews assess how well-crafted the fragrance is and its overall performance.
The authors evaluate fragrances based on several distinct artistic qualities: