Wilhelm Haarmann has been interested in the all the different odors around him since childhood. He was especially interested in the scent of vanilla, which was purported to have had an erotic effect as far back as the Aztec culture. He studied chemistry and committed himself to the study and research of the vanilla aroma. He made his breakthrough with the discovery of the vanillin formula and founded the first aroma factory worldwide in 1874. Wilhelm produced other aromatic substances and became a multimillionaire. He steered his business through times of turmoil and ran into a lot of interesting people. He sought inner peace and strength at the Monastery of Corvey.
Björn Bernhard Kuhse describes the exciting life of a scientist, entrepreneur, and world citizen in his novel. Wilhelm spends his time between Germany, France, and America - constantly in search of the enticing scents in the world. An old Wilhelm goes on a sea voyage to Africa and makes a dream come true, only to meet his doom.
Björn Bernhard Kuhse describes the exciting life of a scientist, entrepreneur, and world citizen in his novel. Wilhelm spends his time between Germany, France, and America - constantly in search of the enticing scents in the world. An old Wilhelm goes on a sea voyage to Africa and makes a dream come true, only to meet his doom.
