For 250 years, Givaudan has created perfumes and flavors of the highest quality, innovating and inspiring trends in scent and taste. Dior, Saint Laurent, and Prada turned to Givaudan to create J'adore, Opium, Infusion d'iris, and more. Here, sci-entists, philosophers, and historians explore the his-tory and science of perfumes and flavors. Stunning photo-essays reveal the beauty of harvests around the world--the sources of Givaudan's creations. The book reveals the ways in which tastes and scents engage the senses and enhance life.