Regular readers and viewers invariably tell me that autumn is when they enjoy pulling out the more baroque scents in their collections: the rich, Mitsouko-esque chypres, the darker florals, the…
Kylie Minogue has long maintained an image as one of pop music’s most fun-loving characters, so I suspect she would have approved of a recent episode of Love At First…
If all the spam advertising emails are to be believed, autumn is the time for curling up on a sofa with a warm blanket and a mug of hot chocolate.…
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:…
If you’re based in Britain, you might be interested to learn that the September 2024 issue of Harper’s Bazaar UK (out now) contains an article by yours truly on the…
For this year’s Valentine’s Day list on Love At First Scent I decided to take a synesthetic approach and present a rundown of the Top 10 perfumes that evoke the…
Elephants, teddy bears and a virtual barnyard of lascivious beasts featured in a recent episode of Love At First Scent, where I reviewed new releases from Bulgari, Penhaligon’s and Moschino,…
We went from peachy sunshine to nutty patchouli via citrusy basil in the latest episode of Love At First Scent, with reviews of new and new-ish releases from Les Indemodables,…
Penhaligon's fragrance profiling live from London with award-winning perfume critic Persolaise (2023)
Top 10 best colourful perfumes, selected by award-winning critic Persolaise, 2023, feat. Frederic Malle, Chanel, Penhaligon's, Hermes, Guerlain, Neela Vermeire, Acqua Di Parma, Histoires De Parfums, Annick Goutal, Estee Lauder
The top 10 best perfumes of 2022, selected by award-winning critic Persolaise
Top 10 best perfumes for winter 2022, selected by award-winning critic Persolaise (feat. Chanel, Federic Malle, Guerlain, Le Labo, Lilanur, L'Artisan Parfumeur, Nicolai, BDK, Hermes, Penhaligon's)
Argentum Magician and Lover (Delphine Thierry), Bjork & Berries Botanist, Peosym Lost Wonderer, Acqua Di Parma Colonia, candles from Paul Smith, Ostens, Henry’s Townhouse, Frederic Malle, Miller Harris, Ginori 1735,…
Penhaligon's Legacy Of Petra (Nathalie Gracia-Cetto; 2022) and Hammam Bouquet (William Penhaligon; 1872) reviews by award-winning perfume critic Persolaise
Penhaligon’s Sports Car Club review by award-winning perfume critic Persolaise (2022)
Article in Harrods Magazine July 2022 on precious perfume ingredients by award-winning critic Persolaise
Penhaligon’s Bluebell review by award-winning perfume critic Persolaise (Michael Pickthall, 1978)
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)
Penhaligon’s The World According To Arthur review by award-winning perfume critic Persolaise (Fabrice Pellegrin, 2022)
Skin Time February 2022 - Persolaise reviews Guerlain La Petite Robe Noire Rose Rose Rose, Jo Malone London Sea Daffodil and Bitter Mandarin, Creed Spring Flower, Juliette Has A Gun…
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