The Joy Of Taking Your Time – Thoughts On Slow Perfumery
Persolaise – By all accounts, back in the 1990s, when it first appeared, Mugler Angel was a flop. However, key figures such as Mugler himself and, crucially, Vera Strubi, believed in…
Rodrigo Flores-Roux
Tauer Vanilla Absolue, Arquiste Nocturnality, Granado Apotecario and other reviews – 2025
There was a time when the word ‘Tauer’ was almost entirely synonymous with the idea of independent perfumery. Zurich-based Andy Tauer — a self-taught perfumer who started his brand by…
Parfums De Marly Castley, 27 87 Hakuna Matata, Nicolai showcase and other reviews – 2025
It’s pleasing to see that Nicolai are enjoying increasing success and acclaim in the UK at the moment. Goodness knows, we could certainly do with a few more perfumers possessed…
Tom Ford Black Lacquer and Frassai showcase reviews – 2024; 2025
Fresh from the excesses of Esxence, I recently presented a showcase review of a brand that had been unknown to me until I visited the fair: Frassai, founded by Natalia…
Top 10 Perfumes For Autumn 2024 – Scents To Bring Us Together
If all the spam advertising emails are to be believed, autumn is the time for curling up on a sofa with a warm blanket and a mug of hot chocolate.…
Carlos Huber, Arquiste, Live Interview
We finally made it happen! A few days ago, Carlos Huber, founder of Arquiste, popped into my virtual studio for a long-overdue interview in which he chatted about his two…
Louis Vuitton Lovers, Les Indemodables Oranger Sirocco, Arquiste A Grove By The Sea and other reviews – 2024
We travelled all the way from North Africa to Croatia and a couple of distant constellations in a recent episode of Love At First Scent – via a stop-off at…
Dolce & Gabbana Devotion, Carine Roitfeld Forgive Me, Le Galion L’Astre and other reviews – 2023
The penultimate review video of the year was broadcast on YouTube the other day, featuring new releases from Dolce & Gabbana, Carine Roitfeld and others. Here’s a link to it,…
Tom Ford Myrrhe Mystere review – 2023
So far this year, we’ve been treated to no fewer than six new perfumes from Tom Ford. Make of that what you will. And while you’re considering whether the number…
Armani Prive Santal Dan Sha, Piguet Zazen, Clinique Happy and other reviews – 2023
Armani Prive Santal Dan Sha (Fabrice Pellegerin), Piguet Cravache edp, Piguet Zazen, Clinique Happy (Rodrigo Flores-Roux; Jean-Claude Delville), Clinique Happy For Men reviews by award-winning perfume critic Persolaise (2023)
Parle Moi De Parfum Wake Up World, Gallivant Gdansk and Tom Ford – Skin Time June-July 2022
Skin Time June-July 2022 - Persolaise reviews Parle Moi De Parfum Wake Up World, Tom Ford Vert De Fleur, Vert D’Encens and Fleur De Chine, Gallivant Gdańsk
Francisco Gratacos Interview On YouTube
Francisco Gratacos, Wilgermain, interview by award-winning perfume critic Persolaise (2022)
Precious Perfume Ingredients In Harrods Magazine
Article in Harrods Magazine July 2022 on precious perfume ingredients by award-winning critic Persolaise
Top 10 Best Tom Ford Perfumes
Top 10 best Tom Ford perfumes selected by award-winning critic Persolaise (2022)
Wilgermain brand showcase – Rodrigo Flores-Roux; 2020
Wilgermain review (feat. Aquafortis, Possession, Passion Victim, More Is More) by award-winning perfume critic Persolaise (Rodrigo Flores-Roux, 2020)
L’Artisan Parfumeur Memoire De Roses, Arquiste Peau, Perris Vetiver Java, Marie Jeanne Brume D’Ete Reviews
L’Artisan Parfumeur Memoire De Roses (Christophe Raynaud, 2022), Arquiste Peau (Rodrigo Flores-Roux, 2021) , Perris Vetiver Java (2021), Marie Jeanne Brume D’Ete reviews by award-winning perfume critic Persolaise
New Perfumes For September 2021… And An 80s Classic
Chloe eau de parfum naturelle, Dusita Anamcara, Perfumer H Rain Moss, Vacation By Vacation, Guerlain Derby reviews by award-winning critic Persolaise (2021)
Glyphs, Arquiste Misfit, Masque Milano Kintsugi and other reviews – Skin Time May 2021
Skin Time May 2021 - Persolaise reviews Arquiste Misfit & Sydney Rock Pool, Masque Milano Kintsugi, DS & Durga St Vetyver, Glyphs
Rodrigo Flores-Roux Live Interview
Rodrigo Flores-Roux interview by award-winning perfume critic Persolaise (2021)
“Your Claims Have To Be Honest” – An Interview With Rodrigo Flores-Roux
With no fewer than 12 Fragrance Foundation Awards under his belt – the first one being for Clinique‘s Happy – Rodrigo Flores-Roux is unquestionably one of the most successful and…