Nez Éditions offers a wide range of titles dedicated to perfume and the sense of smell. By bringing together articles, interviews, studies and critical analysis with an olfactory focus, Nez challenges us to use our nose to explore our surroundings. Art, literature, science, history, perfumes. . . Nez is unique in its multifaceted and informative approach, which helps us understand how the sense of smell connects us to the world.
 
Orange blossom, developed in Grasse before being cultivated in Tunisia, Morocco and Egypt, is so delicate that its buds are hand-picked, one by one. When processed into an essential oil called ‘neroli,’ orange blossom absolute or a floral water, it is beloved by perfumers and pastry chefs alike. Its fragrance – bright, sparkling and green for the essence while warm, honeyed and animalic for the absolute – conjures up images of femininity, childhood and the freshness of pleasant summer afternoons. Explore the many facets of this flower of countless charms, journeying from botany, history, art and gastronomy to agriculture and chemistry, without overlooking, of course, orange blossom fragrances and their creators.