--- product_id: 617379400 title: "The Perfumist of Paris: A Captivating Narrative of Love, Sacrifice and Family Ties in 1970s Paris (The Jaipur Trilogy, 3)" price: "€ 40.01" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/617379400-the-perfumist-of-paris-a-captivating-narrative-of-love-sacrifice store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # The Perfumist of Paris: A Captivating Narrative of Love, Sacrifice and Family Ties in 1970s Paris (The Jaipur Trilogy, 3) **Price:** € 40.01 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Perfumist of Paris: A Captivating Narrative of Love, Sacrifice and Family Ties in 1970s Paris (The Jaipur Trilogy, 3) - **How much does it cost?** € 40.01 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/617379400-the-perfumist-of-paris-a-captivating-narrative-of-love-sacrifice) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description "A stunning portrait of a woman blossoming into her full power…this is Alka Joshi's best book yet!” —Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of The Diamond Eye From the author of Reese's Book Club Pick The Henna Artist , the final chapter in Alka Joshi’s New York Times bestselling Jaipur trilogy takes readers to 1970s Paris, where Radha’s budding career as a perfumer must compete with the demands of her family and the secrets of her past. Paris, 1974. Radha is now living in Paris with her husband, Pierre, and their two daughters. She still grieves for the baby boy she gave up years ago, when she was only a child herself, but she loves being a mother to her daughters, and she’s finally found her passion—the treasure trove of scents. She has an exciting and challenging position working for a master perfumer, helping to design completely new fragrances for clients and building her career one scent at a time. She only wishes Pierre could understand her need to work. She feels his frustration, but she can’t give up this thing that drives her. Tasked with her first major project, Radha travels to India, where she enlists the help of her sister, Lakshmi, and the courtesans of Agra—women who use the power of fragrance to seduce, tease and entice. She’s on the cusp of a breakthrough when she finds out the son she never told her husband about is heading to Paris to find her—upending her carefully managed world and threatening to destroy a vulnerable marriage. The Jaipur Trilogy Book 1: The Henna Artist Book 2: The Secret Keeper of Jaipur Book 3: The Perfumist of Paris Review: Fantastic trilogy with well created characters - Read this trilogy in order. The characters grow little by little ripening into the heart of the reader. No spoilers in this review, so you won't read details either. Lakshmi is prevalent in all books. She is the Henna Artist. She is a strong lady, lovable, driven & and self-aware. Other characters, and there are many, are usually connected to Lakshmi in some way. As a bonus, the reader gets to feel what it's like to live in India. I could almost taste the food, smell the surroundings & see the places they live. The characters in the 3 books grow up, and new characters are added little by little. By the end of book 3, there are many characters with different backgrounds & personalities. The primary characters are in all books. Several real-life dilemmas occur & the ways they are handled keep the reader thinking. Review: Perfume industry story with India backgroud - The Perfumist of Paris by Alka Joshi is the 3 book in her Trilogy about main character Lakshmi and her sister Radha. This book finds Radha grown and in Paris married to Pierre with 2 daughters. Radha has run to Paris to keep secret a son that she let older friend adopt when she was 13. This story is all about the perfume industry and all that goes into the making of scents. So much is about India and all the scents and smells from there that Radha is familiar and the expert she becomes. There is much cultural things that are explained and are very fascinating. The story has some turns and the characters are very well developed. One thing this author does that I wish other did is she has a listing of her characters and who they are so you can refer to as I have to check at times. She also has a glossary in the back of terms and things Indian and French. This is very helpful. She has a few recipes and information about perfume making etc. I have read all 3 of her books and enjoyed them all. I think the first and second were the best but recommend all! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #74,728 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #72 in Cultural Heritage Fiction #74 in Parenthood & Children Fiction (Books) #283 in 20th Century Historical Fiction (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 8,849 Reviews | ## Images ![The Perfumist of Paris: A Captivating Narrative of Love, Sacrifice and Family Ties in 1970s Paris (The Jaipur Trilogy, 3) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/8193ocBxCjL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic trilogy with well created characters *by P***B on March 15, 2025* Read this trilogy in order. The characters grow little by little ripening into the heart of the reader. No spoilers in this review, so you won't read details either. Lakshmi is prevalent in all books. She is the Henna Artist. She is a strong lady, lovable, driven & and self-aware. Other characters, and there are many, are usually connected to Lakshmi in some way. As a bonus, the reader gets to feel what it's like to live in India. I could almost taste the food, smell the surroundings & see the places they live. The characters in the 3 books grow up, and new characters are added little by little. By the end of book 3, there are many characters with different backgrounds & personalities. The primary characters are in all books. Several real-life dilemmas occur & the ways they are handled keep the reader thinking. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfume industry story with India backgroud *by K***R on May 18, 2024* The Perfumist of Paris by Alka Joshi is the 3 book in her Trilogy about main character Lakshmi and her sister Radha. This book finds Radha grown and in Paris married to Pierre with 2 daughters. Radha has run to Paris to keep secret a son that she let older friend adopt when she was 13. This story is all about the perfume industry and all that goes into the making of scents. So much is about India and all the scents and smells from there that Radha is familiar and the expert she becomes. There is much cultural things that are explained and are very fascinating. The story has some turns and the characters are very well developed. One thing this author does that I wish other did is she has a listing of her characters and who they are so you can refer to as I have to check at times. She also has a glossary in the back of terms and things Indian and French. This is very helpful. She has a few recipes and information about perfume making etc. I have read all 3 of her books and enjoyed them all. I think the first and second were the best but recommend all! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ When Readers Say This Is the Best Book Yet... *by V***N on May 25, 2024* They aren't lying! This is the best book...at least slightly better than Book 2. Here, we are reintroduced to Radha, Lakshmi's little sister who is now all grown up, 32 years old, married and with two children. She is trying hard to become a stellar perfumist of Paris and we all know she has a nose for scents and is very intelligent. However, when she learns that her firstborn will be showing up in Paris...all hell breaks loose- and the scent of normalcy quickly turns sour. This book had me in my emotions. It is addictive! First of all, Radha was a brat growing up(in some ways), and although she has grown up, there are brief moments when you want to smack sense into her. Secondly, the betrayals! Radha will learn she can't trust anyone who smiles in your face. I wish I could say more, but you must read this. The only ones she can trust, is her trusted circle: Lakshmi(the Henna Artist/Medicine Woman) and Malik. If you take a moment to reflect, you will find that the trilogy comes full circle with subtle commentary of what womanhood means to each person no matter where they are from. This was such a beautiful, well written trilogy overall and I am truly saddened because I have grown very fond of these fictional characters as if they were my own family. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/617379400-the-perfumist-of-paris-a-captivating-narrative-of-love-sacrifice](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/617379400-the-perfumist-of-paris-a-captivating-narrative-of-love-sacrifice) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-07-27*