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Tuberose is going through something of a mini revival. If the press notes are to be believed, it forms a significant part of Chanel‘s new Gabrielle (consider me unconvinced on…

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Persolaise Review: Eau De Monsieur from Annick Goutal (Annick Goutal / Camille Goutal & Isabelle Doyen; 1980/2013)

Persolaise 23rd August 2013 6 Comments

Wow! Cover me with slices of lemon and sprinkle me with a pinch of salt. Eau De Monsieur is back. Sadly, I never had a chance to smell the original…

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Persolaise Review: Aqua Allegoria Lys Soleia from Guerlain + Nuit Étoilée from Annick Goutal (2012)

Persolaise 18th May 2012 4 Comments

Since he took up his post as in-house nose at Guerlain, the quality of Thierry Wasser‘s creations for the house has been variable. Idylle continues to attract derision from fans…

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Perfume Posse
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40 Years Of Goutal & Eau D’Hadrien Review

Persolaise Review: Nuit De Bakélite from Naomi Goodsir (Isabelle Doyen; 2017)

Persolaise Review: Eau De Monsieur from Annick Goutal (Annick Goutal / Camille Goutal & Isabelle Doyen; 1980/2013)

Persolaise Review: Aqua Allegoria Lys Soleia from Guerlain + Nuit Étoilée from Annick Goutal (2012)

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