Perfume review

Santal Blush & Jasmin Rouge from Tom Ford Private Blend (2011) + Jersey Winner

Persolaise 4th November 2011 4 Comments

Tom Ford Santal Blush and Jasmin Rouge review by award-winning perfume critic Persolaise (Yann Vasnier, Rodrigo Flores-Roux, 2011)

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Review: Traversée Du Bosphore from L’Artisan Parfumeur (2010)

Persolaise 1st February 2011 12 Comments

L'Artisan Parfumeur Traversee Du Bosphore perfume review by award-winning critic Persolaise (Bertrand Duchaufour, 2010)

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Review: Leather Oud from Christian Dior and Absolue Pour Le Soir from Maison Francis Kurkdjian (2010)

Persolaise 20th January 2011 15 Comments

Dior Leather Oud (Francois Demachy) and Maison Francis Kurkdjian Absolue Pour Le Soir (Francis Kurkdjian) reviews by award-winning perfume critic Persolaise (2010)

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Review: Portrait Of A Lady from Editions De Parfums Frederic Malle (2010)

Persolaise 10th December 2010 16 Comments

Perfume review: Frederic Malle Portrait Of A Lady (Dominique Ropion), by award-winning critic Persolaise (2010, rose, scent, fragrance)

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Sample Giveaway + Review: Phul-Nana by Grossmith (1891/2009)

Persolaise 15th November 2010 29 Comments

Grossmith Phul-Nana, Hasu-No-Hana, Shem-El-Nessim review by award-winning perfume critic Persolaise (2010)

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Review: Une Rose Vermeille by Tauer Perfumes (2010)

Persolaise 8th September 2010 4 Comments

Tauer Une Rose Vermeille perfume review by award-winning critic Persolaise (2010, Andy Tauer, scent)

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Perfume review

Santal Blush & Jasmin Rouge from Tom Ford Private Blend (2011) + Jersey Winner

Review: Traversée Du Bosphore from L’Artisan Parfumeur (2010)

Review: Leather Oud from Christian Dior and Absolue Pour Le Soir from Maison Francis Kurkdjian (2010)

Review: Portrait Of A Lady from Editions De Parfums Frederic Malle (2010)

Sample Giveaway + Review: Phul-Nana by Grossmith (1891/2009)

Review: Une Rose Vermeille by Tauer Perfumes (2010)

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