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Persolaise Review: Cardamusc from Hermès (Christine Nagel; 2018)

Persolaise 2nd March 2018 8 Comments

I have spent a disgraceful amount of time trying to write this particular piece, as I have never been in the position of composing anything quite like it. One false…

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Persolaise Review: Rive D’Ambre, Shanghai Lily, Fleur De Chine and Plum Japonais from Tom Ford (perfumers unknown; 2013)

Persolaise 9th August 2013 6 Comments

I confess I don’t find the overarching concept of this year’s Tom Ford Private Blend quartet as convincing as last year’s. In 2012, the house released four scents under the…

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Persolaise Review: Sikkim Girls from Gorilla Perfume (Simon & Mark Constantine; 2012)

Persolaise 10th April 2013 2 Comments

The Constantines’ love of using heady naturals comes to the fore in this highlight from last year’s mixed bag of scents under the collective name Volume 2. A compelling tale…

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Grain De Musc
Now Smell This
Perfume Posse
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Persolaise Review: Cardamusc from Hermès (Christine Nagel; 2018)

Persolaise Review: Rive D’Ambre, Shanghai Lily, Fleur De Chine and Plum Japonais from Tom Ford (perfumers unknown; 2013)

Persolaise Review: Sikkim Girls from Gorilla Perfume (Simon & Mark Constantine; 2012)

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