Are We At A Turning Point? – Thoughts On Esxence 2025
Persolaise — To put it in one sentence, the event was a marketplace. But then it didn’t pretend to be anything else. Yes, the idea of perfumery as an artistic endeavour…
DS & Durga Black Magenta, Big Sur Eucalyptus and Deep Dark Vanilla reviews – David Seth Moltz; 2023/2024
— Rightly or wrongly, most perfumery output is still measured against the standards and aesthetics of French styles. If a scent is considered not to ‘work’ in some way, or…
Carlos Huber, Arquiste, Live Interview
We finally made it happen! A few days ago, Carlos Huber, founder of Arquiste, popped into my virtual studio for a long-overdue interview in which he chatted about his two…
Akro Infuse, Rendez-Vous, Parfum D’Empire showcase and other reviews – 2024
An unusual cup of tea was on offer in a recent episode of Love At First Scent, in the form of the new Akro Infuse (Olivier Cresp). In the same…
Eliam Puente, House Of Puente, Live Interview
The other day, I was delighted to interview Eliam Puente, founder of and sole perfumer at the House Of Puente (Iris Doux, Vespertine, Medusa and others). We talked about how…
Purvi Joshi, Peosym, Live Interview
I was joined in my virtual studio the other day by Purvi Joshi, founder of Peosym, an Australia-based brand which currently has three perfumes in its portfolio: Lost Wonderer, Nirmohee…
Headspace Showcase Review – 2024
Nicolas Chabot knows perfume. He’s had a long career in the industry, he’s pulled off an acclaimed revival of Le Galion and he’s had considerable success with Aether. So I…
Barbara Herman & Antoine Lie Live Interview
One of the most exciting brands to have emerged in recent years is unquestionably Eris. So I was delighted to be able to interview the two people responsible for its…
Sophie Maisant, Bastille, Live Interview
For my first YouTube broadcast of the year, I did one of my favourite things: ask lots of questions. The person at the receiving end of my nosiness was Sophie…
Puente Showcase Review – 2023
What a delight it is to discover an exciting new fragrance house. A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of making just such a find when I tried a…
Saskia Havekes, Grandiflora, Live Interview
Nine years ago, when I reviewed the superlative Magnolia Grandiflora Michel and Magnolia Grandilfora Sandrine, I had no idea that one day I’d be interviewing the brand’s founder in a…
Der Duft Showcase Review – 2020-2022
Der Duft showcase review by award-winning perfume critic Persolaise (2023)
U Smells Good, Eugen Nizic, Les Abstraits Live Interview
Eugen Nizic, U Smells Good, Les Abstraits interview by award-winning perfume critic, Persolaise (2023)
Marc-Antoine Barrois Live Interview
Marc-Antoine Barrois live interview by award-winning perfume critic Persolaise (2022)
Hermes H24 edp, Byredo Eyes Closed, Parfum D’Empire Vetiver Bourbon and other reviews – 2022
Hermes H24 edp (Christine Nagel), Byredo Eyes Closed, Parfum D'Empire Vetiver Bourbon (Marc-Antoine Corticchiato), Pierre Guillaume Tonka Bodykon (Pierre Guillaume), Bogue 10 edt and 20 edp (Antonio Gardoni) and MDCI…
BDK Velvet Tonka, Commes Des Garcons ERL Sunscreen, Rook and Bulgari Falkar – Skin Time October 2021
Skin Time October 2021 - Persolaise reviews the entire range from Rook, as well as BDK Velvet Tonka, Bulgari Falkar and Comme Des Garcons ERL Sunscreen
Francesca Bianchi Live Interview
Francesca Bianchi interview by award-winning perfume critic Persolaise, 2021
Masque Milano Alessandro Brun Interview
Masque Milano Alessandro Brun interview by award-winning perfume critic Persolaise (2021)
Antoine Lie Live Interview
Antoine Lie interview by award-winning perfume critic Persolaise, 2021, feat. Secretions Magnifiques, Rien, Green Spell, Pharrell Williams
Les Indemodables Remi & Valerie Pulverail Live Interview
Les Indemodables Remi & Valerie Puverail live interview by award-winning perfume critic Persolaise (2021)