Hermes Oud Alezan, Diptyque Do Son and other reviews – 2024
Persolaise It was a mix of old and new (in more senses that one) over on Love At First Scent the other day, when I reviewed the latest addition to the…
Hermes Eau De Basilic Pourpre Review – Christine Nagel; 2022
Hermes Eau De Basilic Pourpre review by award-winning perfume critic Persolaise (Christine Nagel, 2022)
Penhaligon’s Constantinople Review – 2022
Penhaligon’s Constantinople review by award-winning perfume critic Persolaise (2022)
Comme Des Garcons Rouge Review – 2020
Comme Des Garcons Rouge review by award-winning perfume critic Persolaise (2020)
Bulgari Le Gemme Erea (Alberto Morillas) & Kobraa (Jacques Cavallier) Review – 2020
Bulgari Le Gemme Erea & Kobraa reviews by award-winning perfume critic Persolaise (Alberto Morillas, Jacques Cavallier, 2020)
Persolaise Review: Beau De Jour from Tom Ford (2018)
Tom Ford Beau De Jour perfume review by award-winning critic, Persolaise (2019, Private Blend, scent, fougere)
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 Review: L’Orpheline from Serge Lutens (Christopher Sheldrake; 2014)
Most press releases can be scanned and dismissed in a matter of seconds, but the ones from Serge Lutens are always worth a quiet read with a strong coffee and…
Review: Betrothal from Grossmith (1895/2011) + The Return Of Disqus
The perfume blogosphere appears to be divided on the subject of long-dead fragrances being reissued. Some people believe that ancient ghosts ought to remain buried. Others enjoy what they consider…
Review: Fougère Royale from Houbigant (2010)
How do you make a fougère that has enough fougère-ness to justify the label but not so much that it smells like a disappointing cliche? That’s precisely the challenge faced…
Sample Giveaway + Review: Phul-Nana by Grossmith (1891/2009)
Grossmith Phul-Nana, Hasu-No-Hana, Shem-El-Nessim review by award-winning perfume critic Persolaise (2010)
Pyramid Building – 3
The deconstruction of the olfactory pyramid continues. Thanks very much to everyone who sent me emails in response to the previous post on the subject. It’s reassuring to know that…
Review: Géranium Pour Monsieur by Editions De Parfums Frederic Malle (2009)
What’s the smell of the modern dandy? Does a metrosexual wear one of the generic woody cocktails that flood the market at the rate of twenty a week? Does he…
All Rosy In Istanbul
Istanbul’s Spice Bazaar doesn’t offer nearly as many olfactory temptations as the markets in Marrakesh and Tangiers, but I can’t deny I’ve spent a good deal of time sniffing the…