Chanel N°5: Story of a perfume By Pauline Dreyfus

A stunning two-book set, presented in a deluxe box that celebrates the most beloved fragrance in the world: Chanel No. 5. 

For the first time, Chanel opens up its archives to reveal the history of Chanel N°5, from its creation in 1921 to today, showcasing iconic campaign images as well as previously unseen material, including work b y Richard Avedon, Helmut Newton, Baz Luhrmann, and Ridley Scott, and stylish muses such as Catherine Deneuve, Nicole Kidman, Lily-Rose Depp, Marion Cotillard, and - of course - Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel herself.

Presented in two volumes held in an elegant, gold-foiled clamshell box, Chanel N°5 explores the evolution of the perfume's packaging, composition, manufacture, and marketing, with unprecedented access to the Chanel archives and those tasked with creating the fragrance today. A fitting tribute to the most famous perfume in the world, which continues to fascinate and claims millions of devotees.