Persolaise Review: Noir Extreme from Tom Ford (2015)
Persolaise I don’t know where Tom Ford has been eating his kulfi, but I’m pretty sure it isn’t the same place where I’ve been eating my kulfi. The taste of the…
Persolaise Review: Fève Délicieuse from Christian Dior (François Demachy; 2015)
François Demachy still seems to be in something of a retro mood, at least while working on Dior‘s Collection Privée. Last year, his gorgeous Cuir Cannage was an olfactory teleporter…
Persolaise Review: Fils De Dieu Du Riz Et Des Agrumes from Etat Libre D’Orange (2012)
Image: Nitzan Klamer Ralf Schwieger’s ability to inject humour into his creations is well documented; smell the first few notes of his Lipstick Rose for Frederic Malle and you’ll see…
The Taste Of Fragrance: A*Men, Alien, Angel & Womanity from Thierry Mugler (2011)
Even though I hardly ever wear any of the brand’s fragrances myself – with the exception of the discontinued
Review: Trayee from Neela Vermeire Créations (2011)
It’s a cliché, but like many clichés, it happens to be true: India is a land in which you’re constantly confronted by smells. Therefore, it’s hardly surprising that it’s often…
Review: Kokorico from Jean-Paul Gaultier (2011)
There’s at least one person in the world who thinks Kokorico is a work of genius. A couple of weeks ago, when I picked up the scent’s tester at a…
Reviews: Fareb, Sucre D’Ebène, Manguier Métisse, Ambre Céruléen & Naïviris from Huitième Art (2010)
The unifying concept behind Pierre Guillaume’s Huitième Art certainly seems promising on paper. “What would Chanel N° 5 be without its aldehydes,” asks the range’s dedicated website, “L’Eau Sauvage without…
Review: Jeux De Peau from Serge Lutens (2011)
First thing’s first: contrary to Monsieur Lutens’ claims – which are probably meant to be taken with a pinch of baking powder anyway – this perfume doesn’t smell of bread.…
Review: Une Rose Vermeille by Tauer Perfumes (2010)
Tauer Une Rose Vermeille perfume review by award-winning critic Persolaise (2010, Andy Tauer, scent)
Evasion Tactics
As a rule, I’m not a fan of big gatherings. Today was Easter Sunday. The entire clan came over to our place for lunch. Was I a happy bunny? I’ll…