Scent: A Natural History of Fragrance

Scent: A Natural History of Fragrance explores the remarkable science behind one of our most powerful senses. Through the relationships between plants, pollinators, animals, and people, Elise Vernon Pearlstine reveals how scent shapes ecosystems, communication, and survival. Blending biology, chemistry, botany, and ecology, this engaging book offers a fascinating look at the natural world through the science of fragrance.

Why You’ll Love This:

• Explores the biology and chemistry of scent in the natural world
• Reveals how plants and pollinators use fragrance to communicate and survive
• Examines the science behind the human sense of smell
• Connects botany, ecology, chemistry, and sensory science through engaging storytelling
• A fascinating read for gardeners, naturalists, and curious science enthusiasts

Discover the hidden science of fragrance and gain a deeper appreciation for the remarkable role scent.