The Complete Persolaise Perfume Gift Guide – Christmas 2018
Persolaise While putting together my 2018 list of Christmas perfume gift recommendations, I discovered that Storify is no longer with us, which is a bit of a shame, because several of…
A Journey In A Bottle – Persolaise In Business Traveller
I’m delighted to announce that my latest piece for Business Traveller – focussing on scents inspired by journeys and exciting destinations – has just been published. It’s available in both…
Persolaise Mini-Reviews: April to July 2018 [part 2]
For more mini-reviews, please click here. Oud extrait de parfum from Maison Francis Kurkdjian (Francis Kurkdjian; 2018)* When Kurkdjian released his first Oud in 2012, he did what many perfumers…
Persolaise Love At First Scent: Les Eaux De Chanel – Paris-Biarritz, Paris-Deauville & Paris-Venise from Chanel (Olivier Polge; 2018)
Chanel Les Eaux, Paris-Biarritz Paris-Deauville, Paris-Venise review by award-winning perfume critic Persolaise (2018, Olivier Polge)
Persolaise Mini-Reviews: April to July 2018 [part 1]
For more mini-reviews, please click here. Orage from Louis Vuitton (Jacques Cavallier; 2018)* Fascinating beast. Its studied non-violence makes me think it should’ve been called Apres L’Orage, such is its…
Persolaise Review: Les Eaux De Chanel – Paris-Biarritz, Paris-Deauville & Paris-Venise from Chanel (Olivier Polge; 2018)
Chanel - Paris-Biarritz, Paris-Venise, Paris-Deauville - Les Eaux review by award-winning perfume critic Persolaise (2018, Olivier Polge)
Persolaise Mini-Reviews: January to March 2018 [part 2]
For more mini-reviews, please click here. Declaration Parfum from Cartier (Mathilde Laurent; 2018)* I do declare, I think Cartier are on to another winner. This is the new parfum version…
Once Upon A Scent – Persolaise On Romantic Perfumes In ParfumPlus
My latest article in the Middle East’s ParfumPlus magazine turns to the not-unfamiliar connection between perfume and romance. To read it, please click on this link which will take you…
The Complete Persolaise Christmas Gift Guide 2017
Here we go, ladies and gents. Time to put aside our views about the evils of consumerism and indulge in unadulterated, materialistic pleasure. Below you’ll find all my gift recommendations…
Persolaise Mini-Reviews: July to September 2017 [part 1]
Here comes another round-up of my mini-reviews, which for the first time features thoughts I’ve posted on Instagram. That’s why some of these are less mini than others, in case…
Maiden Call: Thoughts On Chanel Gabrielle, Twilly D’Hermès, Mugler Aura & Gucci Bloom
Reviews of Chanel Gabreille, Hermes Twilly, Gucci Bloom & Mugler Aura by award-winning perfume critic Persolaise
Persolaise’s Scents For Winter 2016 In Parfum Plus
Please click here to read my latest piece for ParfumPlus magazine, in which I run through my scented recommendations for winter 2016*. If you flick through to the next page…
The Complete Persolaise Christmas Gift Guide 2016
Those of you who follow me on Twitter will be aware that, over the last few days, I’ve been posting Christmas gift recommendations under the tag #PersolaiseXmas. All those posts…
Spices, Deserts & Body Heat – Persolaise Perfume Recommendations For Winter 2016
In recent weeks, much of my time has been taken up with writing articles for other platforms, which means that I haven’t had many opportunities to share my scented views…
Persolaise Review: Portrait Of A Lady hair & body oil and shower cream from Editions De Parfums Frederic Malle – No. 5 body oil from Chanel (2016)
During the last couple of years, Frederic Malle has added several excellent ancillary products to his perfume range (a consequence of brand owner Estée Lauder‘s considerable skills and experience in…
Persolaise Review: No. 5 L’Eau from Chanel (Olivier Polge; 2016)
The soundbites If No. 5 L’Eau were an item of clothing, it would be a simple, short-sleeved linen blouse. If it were a colour, it would be ivory. If it…
Persolaise Review: Boy from Chanel (Olivier Polge; 2016)
The soundbites If Boy were a fictional character, it would be: Sydney Carton from A Tale Of Two Cities. If it were an item of clothing, it would be: a…
Persolaise’s Scents For Summer 2016 In Parfum Plus
Please click here to read my latest piece for the Middle East’s ParfumPlus magazine, featuring a travel-inspired selection of perfumes for the summer*. You may be interested to learn that…
Gift Recommendations For Father’s Day 2016
It’s that time of year again when dads get their own share of the shopping spotlight. So if you’re looking for gift ideas, please take a moment to scroll through…
Where Will They Take You? – Perfumes For Summer 2016
Regular readers will be aware that, for me, the summer usually involves travel. However, for various reasons, this year is shaping up to be rather different… which perhaps explains why…