Die Douglas-Schwestern

The beginnings of the Douglas perfumery – enchanting scents and two strong sisters. Beautiful bottles and captivating fragrances! Even as a little girl, Maria Carstens is fascinated by the perfumes of the elegant ladies of Hamburg. Thus, she and her sister Anna promise each other that one day they will open their own perfumery. However, while their father supports them wholeheartedly, their anxious mother sabotages her daughters' plans. When their dream finally comes true in 1910 and they create a world of scents with the Douglas perfumery on Neuen Wall, the adventure is just beginning! Sensual, captivating, inspiring – our successful author Charlotte Jacobi tells the story of the rise of the Douglas perfumery empire.