Traité des odeurs; suite du Traité de la distillation, published anonymously in 1787, delves into the intricate world of scents and their extraction. As a companion to the earlier work, "Traité de la distillation", this text provides detailed insights into the methods and techniques employed during the late 18th century to capture and utilize various fragrances.

The book covers a range of topics related to the isolation of essential oils and other aromatic compounds, making it a valuable resource for understanding the historical practices of perfumery, chemistry, and even early medical applications related to olfaction. Readers interested in historical scientific methods will find this treatise a fascinating glimpse into the chemical arts of the period.

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