Jean-Baptiste Grenouille (BEN WHISHAW) is born in undignified circumstances at the Paris fish market in 1738. At a very early age he realises he has a very refined sense of smell. After surviving the murderous working conditions of the tannery in his youth, Grenouille starts an apprenticeship at the perfumery of Baldini (DUSTIN HOFFMAN). He soon surpasses his master at the art of mixing scents, but they also become his obsession, an obsession that drives him away from human company.

Jean-Baptiste Grenouille, born in the stench of eighteenth century Paris, develops a superior olfactory sense, which he uses to create the worlds finest perfumes. His work, however, takes a dark turn as he tries to preserve scents in the search for the ultimate perfume.

Jean-Baptiste Grenouille, born with a superior olfactory sense, creates the world s finest perfume. His work, however, takes a dark turn as he searches for the ultimate scent.

Jean-Baptiste Grenouille, born with a superior olfactory sense, creates the world s finest perfume. His work, however, takes a dark turn as he searches for the ultimate scent.

Jean-Baptiste Grenouille, born in the stench of eighteenth century Paris, develops a superior olfactory sense, which he uses to create the world s finest perfumes. His work, however, takes a dark turn as he tries to preserve scents in the search for the ultimate perfume.

Jean-Baptiste Grenouille, born in the stench of eighteenth century Paris, develops a superior olfactory sense, which he uses to create the world s finest perfumes. His work, however, takes a dark turn as he tries to preserve scents in the search for the ultimate perfume.

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