Christian Dior Bois Talisman review – Francis Kurkdjian; 2025
Persolaise – It all seems to have gone a bit topsy turvy in the world of Captain Kurk. His latest version of Dior Homme was a pleasant surprise, displaying a real…
July 2025
Top 10 Modern Retro Perfumes + Guerlain Vetiver Fauve review (Delphine Jelk; 2025)
I suspect Guerlain didn’t think that a vetiver composition would turn out to be polarising, but this is exactly what seems to be happening with Vetiver Fauve, their latest addition…
Parfums De Marly Castley, 27 87 Hakuna Matata, Nicolai showcase and other reviews – 2025
It’s pleasing to see that Nicolai are enjoying increasing success and acclaim in the UK at the moment. Goodness knows, we could certainly do with a few more perfumers possessed…
Zara Leather Jardin, Bulgari Eau Parfumee – The Vert eau de toilette and other reviews – 2025
The power of a good recommendation. A little while ago, a long-time viewer suggested that I need to get my nose on Zara Leather Jardin, so I duly obliged and…
Estee Lauder Legacy White Linen Oud, Nicolai Patchouli Spirit, Maison Francis Kurkdjian Kurky and other reviews – 2025
Frederic Malle may have left Estee Lauder, but his name is all over the brand’s publicity material for one of the most unexpected flankers in recent years: an oud version…
Vyrao perfume showcase review – 2025
– Those who bemoan the current state of the publishing world often say that in the past, things were better because authors were given time to grow. If their first…
Amouage’s Renaud Salmon In Conversation With Persolaise – Harrods Event On 14th July 2025
– This has been a long time coming. Over the last few years, Amouage’s Creative Director, Renaud Salmon, has been kind enough to give me several interviews on my YouTube…
Les Indemodables Immortelle Solaire, Miller Harris Melody, Valentino Anatomy Of Dreams reviews – 2025
The arrival of a perfume from Les Indemodables is always a cause for excitement, and their new Immortelle Solaire does not disappoint. I reviewed it in a recent episode of…