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Well, well, well, talk about taking me by surprise: 5 years have passed since I published my very first post here on Persolaise.com. It’s a cliche, but I honestly don’t know where the time has gone. I can still remember the day when I stopped uhmmm-ing and ahh-ing and decided that, yes, I would have a go at this perfume blogging lark…
Quite a bit has happened since then (off the top of my head: the publication of more than 700 posts; the appearance of my perfume guide book; interviews with some of my favourite perfumers) but I’m pleased to say that my appetite for the subject of scent remains as sharp as it was in 2010… even during those times when the demands of the Day Job mean that putting together the next post is almost impossible.
Part of the reason my enthusiasm hasn’t diminished is YOU, my wonderful readers. Your comments, notes and emails make all the hard work worthwhile, which is why I want to mark this anniversary by expressing sincere gratitude to each and every one of of you. Thank you so much for your kindness, generosity and support.
I’d also like to thank the brands, industry figures and fellow scribes who have embraced what I try to do on Persolaise.com and have appreciated the importance of independent, unbiased writing.
Finally, I have to say a special thank you to Madame Persolaise. If it weren’t for her patience – and her very tolerant nose! – this site would have dwindled into nothing ages ago.
The only thing left to say is: let’s see if we can manage another 5 years!
With warmest wishes to one and all,
Persolaise
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happy birthday and keep up the enjoyable writings!
Anon, thank you so much
Congratulations! 5 years is quite a milestone. Here's to many, many more!
Candy Perfume Boy, thanks for stopping by. And thank you for your good wishes. I can't quite believe 5 years have passed.
HI Persolaise. Congratulations on the five year milestone. I really enjoy your writing on perfume, so here's to the next five. Hope you're having a celebration.
Megan, thanks very much indeed. And thank you so much for reading.
Congratulations on the 5 year anniversary. Hope you're having a celebration tonight.
Thanks again
Delighted your enthusiasm has not waned. I really enjoy your perspective and the great interviews with perfumers.
— Lindaloo
Lindaloo, many thanks. I enjoy the interviews too!
Congrats, and please keep up the great work!
Leathermountain, thanks very much indeed. I'll do my best.
Congratulations! Your blog is a treat to many perfume lovers like me. Wishing you many many more years in fragrance!
BeeGee, much appreciated. Thanks very much for taking the time to read my work.
That's a lot indeed! Congrats and many more to come!
Ana-Maria, thanks very much indeed. Let's see if I can make it to another 5, eh?
Your writing on perfume is like that bowl of porridge that is 'just right' and one could eat it all! Perfectly judged and a pleasure to read, regardless of whether I agree with your opionion on a particular perfume or not. I read every post.
Gimmegreen, wow, what a lovely thing to say! Thank you
And I'm so pleased that you don't always agree. That's what makes this whole thing interesting, right?
Congratulations and happy anniversary! Thank-you for sticking with it and sharing your love with the rest of us. And thanks to Madame as well!
Holly, thank you so much. I'll pass on your wishes
Congratulations!!! I'm rather new among your followers, but I enjoy it very much. I wish you luck, strength and enthusiasm to keep up doing what you do so good and will contribute to your celebration today by wearing one of my dearest perfumes- vintage Armani
Neva, thanks very much indeed; I appreciate your kind words. Which Armani did you go for?
congrats on 5 years !! it is amazing how the good times roll by. very much enjoy your blog. thank you !!
Annsmith, many, many thanks for taking the time to write. Much appreciated.
Congratulations on your 5 year milestone. I look forward to your continued success!
Scented Hound, thanks very much for your kind words.