Elixir

A FINANCIAL TIMES HISTORY BOOK OF THE YEAR
A STRONG WORDS TOP 50 BOOKS OF THE YEAR

''Dizzying and fragrant . . . truly a captivating achievement!'' Aimee Nezhukumatathil

''If you read this book you will be changed . . . this book feels like an actual elixir'' Kiese Laymon

''A fascinating tale of discovery, wonder, and revolution'' Matthew Stanley

Two friends in a Parisian perfume shop make a discovery...