The Little Perfume Shop Off The Champs-Élysées – Rebecca Raisin

“Compose the perfect perfume and it will live on like a song, forever.” (Quotation pos. 2765)

Content

Del Jameson has learnt how to create perfumes from her Nan. She had applied for the Leclére Parfumerie competition, was chosen and invited to Paris where the competition takes place. Her mentor is Sebastien, the son of the deceased patriarch Vincent. During the competition, Del has to blend a dream and she is thinking about her dream to own a small perfume shop in New York, but as it comes out, instead of NYC she has created Paris. Would she be able to follow her dreams, but be open to changes?

Theme and Genre

This romantic novel tells us about flowers, scents and how to imbottle feelings into perfumes. It is also about self-confidence, following a dream and about family.

Plot, Characters and Writing

The story is told by Del, the main protagonist, who has to trust herself to create perfect fragrances as asked during the competition. She is lovable and is kind of a perfume whisperer, but still is missing self-confidence when it comes to her own plans and her own life.

The writing style is fluent, paints sparkling pictures of Paris and the Provence and creates magical scents.

Conclusion

A romantic read about the magic of creating perfumes in Paris, the city of love. Perfect for sleepless nights and delightful reading afternoons.