Christian Dior Dioriviera Review – Francis Kurkdjian; 2023
Persolaise This release is a big deal. After all, it’s the first creation by the new in-house perfumer at one of the most prestigious and lucrative brands in the world. But…
Nicolai Riviera Verbena Review – Patricia De Nicolai; 2022
Nicolai Riviera Verbena review by award-winning perfume critic Persolaise (Patricia De Nicolai, 2022)
Dior Eden-Roc Review – Francois Demachy; 2021
Dior Eden-Roc review by award-winning perfume critic Persolaise (Francois Demachy, 2021)
A Clear View Of The Future – Bringing Perfume Back To Life In Grasse
Normally, the appearance of a stain on my jacket is a cause for mild panic. It leads to a frantic search for paper napkins. A hunt for water. Gravity-defying contortions…
Persolaise Review: Oud from Reminiscence (2012)
As soon as I adopt a policy of never using the word ‘oud’ again, along comes an agar perfume which deserves a mention.The Côte d’Azur-based brand Reminiscence may seem like…
Catching A Passing Bouquet – Nice’s Bataille De Fleurs Parade
A few months ago, I was fortunate enough to experience the explosion of colours, sounds and smells that is Nice’s annual Bataille De Fleurs parade. To read my Basenotes piece…
Perfume Broadens The Mind – Top Travel Scents
We’re fast approaching the longest day of the year (Christmas is only 27 weeks away, folks!) which means it’s time for me to join forces with my fragrant side-kicks again…