Winding Down… And Wondering How Much Cash Santa Has In His Sack
Persolaise It’s time to prepare Persolaise.com for its winter slumber. Friday will see the publication of the second instalment of my ‘catch-up’ reviews, and on the 28th I’ll reveal my list…
No More Scented Goodies From The Skies – Perfume Banned On Air Mail
Those of you who follow Andy Tauer’s blog will be aware that on the 7th he wrote about worrying developments in the postal industry. In short, he’s no longer able…
If It’s Tuesday, This Must Be Home
Normal service is on the verge of being resumed. I hope you’ve all been well during my blogging break and that you’ve enjoyed the reviews that popped up during my…
Knowing When To Keep A Lid On It
After publishing my recent story about the poorly-informed YSL rep, I found myself pondering the question of what I’d consider to be a highly skilled sales assistant. Naturally, they’d have…
Houston, I Think We Have A Training Issue
One of the joys of going perfume shopping is that you never know quite what you’re going to get from an encounter with a Sales Assistant. The other day I…
Garbage Niche And Terrific Commercial – An Interview With Chandler Burr
There’s a new kid on the social networking block… and it wants your money. It’s called OpenSky and as 1.5 million people have reportedly signed up to its services, I…
Persolaise London Perfume Shopping Guide Wins Jasmine Award
I still can’t quite believe it, but the name that emerged from the envelope above during today’s Jasmine Awards presentation was mine! I’ll do my best to blog more about…
Persolaise Shortlisted Twice For 2011 Jasmine Awards
Very exciting news. The shortlists for the Jasmine Awards were unveiled earlier today, and I’m thrilled to announce that my work came up not once, but twice. In the Best…
End Of Movember + 24 Hour Tauer Advent Give-Away
I know the world of retail has wanted us to believe that it’s been Christmas since the end of September, but for those of us who don’t shy away from…
Much Too Wild For Goutal
I’m pleased to add another name to my growing roster of Wonderful Sales Assistants In London Perfumeries. Today it’s Eric, the Parisian employee at London’s sole, standalone branch of Annick…
This Is How It’s Done: Tanagra And Bouteille On The Côte d’Azur
Although Madame Persolaise’s French is pretty good, she thought it might be useful for us to take a culinary dictionary on our travels this year, just to make the process…
What’s My Credit Card Limit Again…?
It’s always at this point in our epic summer holidays that Madame Persolaise and I wish we could slow down time. There’s still so much to do, so much to…
London Perfume Shopping Guide (SEE BELOW FOR NEW VERSION)
ON 8th FEBRUARY 2012 THIS POST WON THE 2011 JASMINE AWARD FOR ‘BEST WEBSITE FEATURE ON FRAGRANCE’ *** THIS PARTICULAR VERSION OF THE LONDON PERFUME SHOPPING GUIDE IS NO LONGER…
Guest Post: Fragrance Companies – Beware Of Men And Older Women by Elena Vosnaki
It’s a known fact that the fragrance industry generates the majority of its profits from purchases made by women. But men are buyers too, with the need to have their…
Dior’s New Maison De Parfums At Selfridges + FiFi USA Public Vote
For several personal reasons, I’ve got huge affection for Dior. Ever since I was about 7 years old, many of the firm’s perfumes have become synonymous with significant people and…
Zeta Winner + Smelling Oud For The First Time
Boozy fruit = Boozy Simnel I could do with a Bloggers’ Retreat. I’ve got so many things I’d like to tell you about, but the clock keeps ticking and the…
Chanel, Dior & Guerlain At Selfridges
A few mini-news items from a recent dash through the London branch of Selfridges. The Chanel ‘perfume boutique’ – a must-see if you haven’t yet been – now stocks the…
Rude, Unhelpful And Snobby. Must Be French…?
This is when I really start to enjoy the Christmas break. The madness of the last two days has faded away, and I can just sit around the house, being…
Returning To A Pine-Scented House
Preparations for Christmas are the most important item on the agenda at the moment, so I’m afraid I haven’t got any time to spare for writing, but I will just…
Off To Look For Number 68
You won’t hear much from me for a few days, because the snow has cleared – thank goodness! – and I’m off to persuade the SAs at Guerlain, Montale and…