Michael Edwards is the author of both Fragrances of the World and Perfume Legends: French Feminine Fragrances, the cult book that opened a secret world. For the first time, perfumers spoke openly about their creations and the sources of their inspiration.

Recognized by two FiFi awards for his contributions to the fragrance industry, Edwards has become the perfume experts expert. His annual Fragrances of the World guidebook, published in the 25th edition this year, and his Fragrances of the World.Info database are considered the worlds most comprehensive references for professionals, retailers and fragrance lovers alike.

His independence and impartiality, unique in the fragrance industry, enable him to work with every brand and perfumer, and ensure the accuracy of his fragrance classification system.