The Scent of Obsession: An Index of Perfume: The Story of a Murderer
Grenouille can categorize every smell in the world, from the scent of wet stone to the subtle aroma of glass. index of perfume the story of a murderer
Jean-Baptiste Grenouille is one of literature’s most complex anti-heroes. Born in the filth of a Parisian fish market, he is rejected by society from birth. His lack of a "human" scent makes people instinctively uneasy, leading to a life of profound loneliness. The Scent of Obsession: An Index of Perfume:
To create his ultimate fragrance, Grenouille requires the scents of twenty-four beautiful virgins. These women are not chosen for their physical appearance, but for the "aura" they radiate—a scent of pure, unadulterated life. index of perfume the story of a murderer