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Guerlain Patchouli Paris, Diptyque Les Essences and Jo Malone London Hinoki & Cedarwood reviews – 2024

Persolaise 18th September 2024 0 Comments

Japan, France and a coral reef at the bottom of an ocean were just three of our ports of call in a recent session of Love At First Scent, in…

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Lalique Encre Indigo review – Annick Menardo; 2023

Persolaise 6th November 2023 0 Comments

The number of flankers released by Lalique for their successful 2006 Encre Noire has been commendably low. It suggests a desire to proceed with caution and not follow most other…

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Penhaligon’s Sports Car Club Review – 2022

Persolaise 3rd August 2022 0 Comments

Penhaligon’s Sports Car Club review by award-winning perfume critic Persolaise (2022)

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Brioni Review – Michel Almairac; 2021

Persolaise 10th March 2021 0 Comments

Brioni 2021 eau de parfum review by award-winning perfume critic Persolaise (Michel Almairac, 2021)

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I have written for Harrods Magazine, The Sunday Times, Conde Nast Traveller, Wallpaper*, Business Traveller, Grazia, Feelunique, Glass, The Scented Letter, Basenotes.net and Now Smell This, amongst others. I have been a regular columnist for Esprit Magazine and ParfumPlus.

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Guerlain Patchouli Paris, Diptyque Les Essences and Jo Malone London Hinoki & Cedarwood reviews – 2024

Lalique Encre Indigo review – Annick Menardo; 2023

Penhaligon’s Sports Car Club Review – 2022

Brioni Review – Michel Almairac; 2021

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