Hey /r/askhistorians, I just finished reading 'The Perfume Lover' by Denyse Beaulieu and although the actual story of her journey to create a perfume out of a recreation of a night she spent in Seville was interesting, the history of perfumery was much more so.

I enjoyed the pieces relating perfume taste and uses to the biblical, historic, political and social history globally, as well as learning of perfumes interpretive meanings and symbolism.

I was really bitten by the bug to learn more, and I was wondering if anyone has any recommendations as where to begin. I'm looking for an academic read, rather than casual.

Also is anyone from /r/fragrance has any suggestions I'd be delighted to hear from them.

This is a Re-post from /r/history as I had no luck there!

Thanks in advance.