Top 10 Perfumes For Halloween 2024 – Scents Of Darkness
Persolaise It’s that time of year again when demons, witches and goblins take over the world. I’ve never been one for ‘celebrating’ Halloween, but as you know, I can’t resist a…
Serge Lutens Point Du Jour, Penhaligon’s The Dandy, Akro Smile and other reviews – 2024
Given that Love At First Scent has been off the air for several weeks, it was perhaps appropriate that the first post-summer review was of a scent inspired by daybreak:…
Akro Infuse, Rendez-Vous, Parfum D’Empire showcase and other reviews – 2024
An unusual cup of tea was on offer in a recent episode of Love At First Scent, in the form of the new Akro Infuse (Olivier Cresp). In the same…
Top 10 Best Perfumes Of 2023
It’s often been said that perfumery doesn’t set trends: it simply latches onto the coat-tails of those formed by other creative endeavours. Perhaps this is why we had to wait…
Creed Carmina, Akro Rise, Grandiflora Saskia and other reviews – 2023
It’s not often that the C-word is uttered on my YouTube channel, but in the interests of public service, I decided I had to share my thoughts on the new…
Persolaise Interviews Olivier Cresp – Harrods Tuesday 18th July 2023 – Book Tickets Now
He’s one of the most successful perfumers of our times. The man who gave us Mugler Angel and perhaps single-handedly created an endless appetite for gourmand scents. The creator of,…
Top 10 Challenging Perfumes – Scents That Aren’t Always Easy To Pull Off
Things got a little bit whiffy in my virtual studio the other day… but in the most compelling way. Taking my cue from a suggestion made by one of you,…
Akro Bake, Diptyque Eau Nabati, Acqua Di Parma Arancia La Spugnatura and other reviews – 2023
The scent of gorgeous French patisseries was in the air during my recent YouTube review of the new Akro Bake, composed by Olivier Cresp. Here’s a link to the video,…
Top 10 Best Perfumes Of 2022
The top 10 best perfumes of 2022, selected by award-winning critic Persolaise
Top 10 Scary Perfumes For Halloween 2022
Top 10 scary perfumes for Halloween 2022 selected by award-winning perfume critic Persolaise, feat. Dior, Byredo, Serge Lutens, Etat Libre D'Orange, Mugler, Akro, Eris, Nasomatto, Cartier, Piguet, Diptyque
The Perfumes We Really Wore This Summer 2022
The perfumes we really wore this summer 2022, selected by award-winning critic Persolaise (feat. Hermes Un Jardin Sur Le Nil, Hermes H24, Diptyque Opsis, Tom Ford Ombré Leather parfum, Akro…
Top 10 Best Perfumes Of 2022 So Far, With Max Forti
Best perfumes of 2022 (so far) as selected by Max Forti and award-winning perfume critic Persolaise
Summer Fragrances 2022 In Conde Nast Traveller By Persolaise
Summer perfumes for 2022 in Conde Nast Traveller, selected by award-winning critic Persolaise (feat. Guerlain, Acqua Di Parma, Akro, Arquiste, Alexandre J, Penhaligon's, DS & Durga)
Akro Ink review – Olivier Cresp; 2022
Akro Ink review by award-winning perfume critic Persolaise (Olivier Cresp, 2022)
Hermes H24, Akro Smoke and Eris Mxxx – Skin Time April 2022
Skin Time April 2022 - Persolaise reviews Hermes H24, Akro Smoke, Eris Mxxx
Top 10 Best Perfumes Of 2021 – Hovering In Limbo
Top 10 best perfumes of 2021 selected by award-winning critic Persolaise
Top 10 Best Perfumes For Winter 2021
Top 10 best perfumes for winter 2021 selected by award-winning critic Persolaise, feat. Serge Lutens, Maison Francis Kurkdjian, Hermes, Tom Ford, Akro, Robert Piguet, Eris, Ostens, Histoires De Parfums, Comme…
Akro Giveaway Winner
Akro perfume giveaway winner
Olivier Cresp Live Interview
Interview with master perfumer Olivier Cresp by award-winning perfume critic Persolaise (2021)
Giveaway – Win a Bottle Of Any Akro Perfume (UK only)
Akro perfume giveaway on Persolaise.com (2021)