Frederic Malle may have left Estee Lauder, but his name is all over the brand’s publicity material for one of the most unexpected flankers in recent years: an oud version…
As 2024 came to an end, many of you asked if I’d compile a rundown of the best perfumes of the decade so far. I found the idea appealing —…
Since it bowed out of circulation a few years ago, Francis Kurkdjian’s Absolue Pour Le Soir has been high on many people’s lists of the perfumes they’d most like to…
Maison Francis Kurkdjian Reflets D’Ambre stops being exclusive to Harrods very soon, which means this is a perfect time to give it the Love At First Scent treatment. Many who…
It’s that time of year again when demons, witches and goblins take over the world. I’ve never been one for ‘celebrating’ Halloween, but as you know, I can’t resist a…
Francis Kurkdjian has never concealed his love of scents that fall into the ‘understated, urban chic’ category. And the latest for his eponymous brand shows that his affection for this…
Things got a little bit whiffy in my virtual studio the other day… but in the most compelling way. Taking my cue from a suggestion made by one of you,…
Maison Francis Kurkdjian 724 review by award-winning perfume critic Persolaise (Francis Kurkdjian, 2022)
Miason Francis Kurkdjian A La Rose extrait, Dusita Montri, Off-White Paperwork Solution No. 4, Skandinavisk Kapitel 1 reviews by award-winning perfume critic Persolaise (2022)
Sali Hughes interview by award-winning perfume critic Persolaise, 2022
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Top 10 best men's perfumes of the last 5 years, selected by Persolaise and Max Forti, with Amouage, Comme Des Garcons, Issey Miyake and others (2020)
Maison Francis Kurkdjian L'Homme A La Rose review by award-winning perfume critic Persolaise (Francis Kurkdjian, 2020)
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Maison Francis Kurkdjian L'Eau A La Rose review by award-winning perfume critic Persolaise (Francis Kurkdjian, 2019)
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