Patrick Süskind's brilliant and enigmatic Perfume was first published in Switzerland in 1985. Today, 21 years later, it is recognized as the most famous novel written in German since Remarque's All Quiet on the Western Front, with over 12 million copies in print, translated into 47 languages, including Latin, and finally, adapted for the screen. Released worldwide in 2006, the film was a resounding success, and its creators received six German Film Academy awards. Today, the triumphant march of Jean-Baptiste Grenouille—the magnificent, all-conquering monster—continues. Undoubtedly, this gripping romantic detective story, already a classic, will continue to excite, captivate, and intrigue readers of all tastes and passions.