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Scents For A Halloween Party Playlist – Top 10 Perfumes For 2026

Persolaise 31st October 2026 No Comments

Halloween has almost become synonymous with camp pop music, so for this year’s spooky season perfume list, I turned to the likes of Lady Gaga, Ray Parker Jr and Madonna…

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For The 600th Episode Of Love At First Scent – A Live Interview With Patricia De Nicolai

Persolaise 14th November 2025 No Comments

For the 600th episode of my Love At First Scent series, I was joined in the virtual studio by a very special guest: Patricia De Nicolai, founder of her eponymous…

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Estee Lauder Legacy White Linen Oud, Nicolai Patchouli Spirit, Maison Francis Kurkdjian Kurky and other reviews – 2025

Persolaise 13th July 2025 1 Comment

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…

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Estee Lauder Legacy White Linen Oud, Nicolai Patchouli Spirit, Maison Francis Kurkdjian Kurky and other reviews – 2025

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