Persolaise

Writer and award-winning perfume critic

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Don't Mind My Shoulder Pads - Top 10 Perfumes Leading The Eighties Revival

Please click on the following link for my Substack post on new scents that are taking us back to the eighties: Top 10 modern eighties perfumes. Persolaise —If you’ve enjoyed this post, please consider supporting my workby ‘buying me a coffee’ using the panel below.Thanks very much indeed. —

Don't Mind My Shoulder Pads - Top 10 Perfumes Leading The Eighties Revival

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Brand new perfume reviews, including the latest from Serge Lutens, Tauer and Trudon.

Serge Lutens La Nuit Tombee, Trudon Carmen, Tauer Patch Absolue and other reviews - 2026

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Several new reviews on my Substack, including Guerlain Tabac Sahara, BDL Velvet Tonka extrait and Balmain Destin.

Guerlain Tabac Sahara, BDK Velvet Tonka extrait, Matiere Premiere Vanilla Powder extrait and other reviews - 2026

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Reviews of lots of new releases, including the latest from Marc-Antoine Barrois (a Harrods-exclusive called B87.135), a new version of Guerlain L'Homme Ideal and the gorgeously outdoorsy Neroli Letters from Montblanc.

Marc-Antoine Barrois B87.135, Guerlain L'Homme Ideal Cologne Forte, Montblanc Neroli Letters and other reviews - 2026

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Two new interviews: the first with Barbara Herman (Eris) and the second with Jo Fairley (On The Scent Media).

Barbara Herman and Jo Fairley live interviews

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It's fete du muguet -- the 1st of May -- which means we turn our attention to lily of the valley. Here's my review of a perfume that wonderfully captures the scent of the flowers AND marks its 50th anniversary this year: Penhaligon's Lily Of The Valley.

Penhaligon's Lily Of The Valley review - Michael Pickthall; 1976

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Two new scents from Hermes: one addition to the Jardins and one to the Hermessences. And, somewhat unexpectedly, at least one of them is proving rather contentious. In addition: four wonderful re-issues from Van Cleef & Arpels. Almost too retro to be true!

Hermes Un Jardin Sous La Mer and Musc Pallida, Van Cleef & Arpels Les Classiques and Ode Ona reviews - 2026

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Barbara Herman and Antoine Lie have done it again! Here's my review of the new Eris Mother's Milk, as well as thoughts on the wonderful Demo Accords book by Pia Long. Plus... have H&M just made one of the best Lily Of The Valley candles of recent years??

Eris Mother's Milk, Gucci Ylang Ambrato, Demo Accords by Pia Long and other reviews - 2026

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Who says perfume can't make the world a better place? Here are my Top 10 perfumes for spring 2026 -- scents to celebrate the power and beauty of friendship.

Top 10 Perfumes For Spring 2026 - The Scents Of Friendship

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Fig perfumes -- are you a fan? Here are my thoughts on the latest addition to the genre: Tom Ford Figue Erotique.

Tom Ford Figue Erotique review - Shyamala Maisondieu; 2026

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And here we were, thinking Tom Ford have nothing left to say about oud -- my review of the new Oud Voyager, as well as Guerlain Royal Extract III and releases from Trudon, Parle Moi De Parfum and others.

Tom Ford Oud Voyager, Guerlain Royal Extract III and other reviews - 2026

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A live interview with Veronique Spoturno -- of the brand Spoturno -- as well as the legend himself, Christopher Sheldrake, creator of nearly every single Serge Lutens perfume ever made.

"A Family Mission" - Live Interview With Veronique Spoturno & Christopher Sheldrake

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We have a new Dior... and it may be the best one yet from Francis Kurkdjian. Plus: reviews of new releases from Le Labo and L'Artisan Parfumeur.

L'Artisan Parfumeur L'Amant, Christian Dior Cuir Saddle and Le Labo Violette 30 reviews - 2026

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Escentric Molecules is 20 years old! Here's a live interview with co-founder and perfumer Geza Schoen in which he discusses the development of his brand, as well as his two new releases, Molecule 01 + Champaca and Molecule 01 + Cistus.

20 Years Of Escentric Molecules - Live Interview With Geza Schoen

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How many of you out there have heard of Stora Skuggan? If you haven't, then I'd urge you to seek out their work. Here are my thoughts on their entire collection, together with reviews of new releases from Acqua Di Parma and Born To Stand Out.

Acqua Di Parma Colonia Il Profumo Millesimato, Born To Stand Out Dirty Milk and Stora Skuggan showcase reviews - 2026

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From Wuthering Heights to Brokeback Mountain -- my rundown of the best perfumes for Valentine's Day 2026

More Matches Made In Heaven - Top 10 Perfumes For Valentine's Day 2026

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Love At Chapter One: Perfumes For Valentine's Day 2013

– This post has been moved to my Substack. To read it, please click on this link: Top 10 perfumes for fictional couples. Persolaise

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