Also I was just going to add that I checked the Nicolaï website and their 30ml bottles of New York is about 50 euros which make them maybe one of the more "economically approchable" ones, and you made me want to try it! A word that exists in French is "désuétude" which would be a word for past things that are of their time but to me if you use this word it suggests you still have a fond attachement for them, or even a love for them. No relation whatsoever to any of that, I was gifted Hypnotic Poison in EdT and I am very happy!
You've never been to the USA?! I'm just south of Seattle you should come visit our rainforest! It smells amazing all ferny, mossy, with wet earth and a chrismassy fir resin.
Thanks for another entertaining, thorough video on great perfumes! The Guerlain L'Heure Bleue sounds amazing as Guerlain is usually lovely, and rumor has it (although one can never trust rumor) that the late Queen Elizabeth used to wear it at one point! Somehow I can't imagine her wearing vanilla, but maybe done the way it is in this....
Another excellent review, thank you. Living in a part of the world with cold and snow and blue December light, I am floating on a wonderful wave these days of "Cinnabar" (Estee Lauder) I am lucky to have a bottle from the 90's edition still available on eBay and still smelling devine. If you are familiar with it it I would love to hear your take on it. Another review I would love to hear from you is Annouk Goutal "Eau De Ciel". This is a perfume I personally haven't smelled, but one that makes me curios. Maybe you have one on your treasure vault? The third is Hermes "24 Faubourg" and finally "White Rose" from Floris. Apparently one of Queen Elizabeth's favourite 'day perfumes' throughout her life, but unknown brand and fragrance to me.
The original version of Eau du Ciel smelt like a linden tree in full bloom. At the same time it had a spring time green character. A very lovely perfume. I wore it for several years.
I don't know if it is exactly what you mean, but I feel "saudade" for the classic height of perfumery. Symphonic and transportive; some mix of carefully dosed synthetics and high quality naturals. Saudade is a pain in ones heart, a crippling longing, arising of great love for what you have lost or are about to lose. Brazilians suffer greatly of saudade; a longing for their homeland or a lover as they left them, and may never see the same again. Scent does touch that deepest part of us doesn't it? Loved your list, particularly you bringing out old greats: New York and L'Heure Bleue.
I didn't finish watching the video last time. Just listened to "I'm not in love" from 10CC after seeing your review about vintage L'Heure Bleue. 70's music feels sooo good! And perfectly fits perfume nostalgia IMO. Even if it's not the same period. Your swooning over the perfume just makes me think of the feeling music does for me as well. And quoting one line of the song- " you waited a long time for me" is quite appropriate for my waiting for the newest reformulation of L'Heure Bleue which is very well done! :P Perfume like music can make me high...the only drugs I've ever consumed.
When a German perfume lover überbehütet (overly safeguards) his beloved treasures they may lock them up inside a special closet out of Torschlußpanik (panic that a door wiil close forever and no more access available). In case the Verlustangst (fear of loss, as you have already explained) should endanger them of developing severe Zukunftsangst (fear of the future) it may lead to Hamsterkäufe (shopping with the aim of hoarding , don't we all know those to some extent?). Lets hope that they never loose the key to their closet! It would certainly produce a severe Angstneurose (which is self explanatory). Your list of perfumes may not justify such seemingly irrational German behaviour, but it most certainly explains why it may occur.
Fluer de Cassie isn’t easy to find here in Australia but your description makes me want to hunt down a sample. Sounds like an old soul with grand but approachable personality. ♥️
It’s such a treat watching you smell and talk about perfumes! I’m very curious to try Hammam. I do have to say Fleur de Cassis rubbed me the wrong way. I think it’s the mimosa? Still a pleasure to hear you describe it within Ropion’s style.
L'Heure Bleue... so beautiful! Would have love to smell a vintage version like you have. I have purchased the EDP last year in the new Les Légendaires collection in the inverted heart flacon and it is still in pretty good shape. More than that... splendid! Now I have to discover Une Fleur de Cassie, never tried it, you got me curious. I am rediscovering Noir Épices right now. Thanks again for a nice olfactive moment 🙏
I just found a tiny bottle of Z14 in my closet this morning that I completely forgot I had. Combined it with Eau de Rochas homme and what an improvement. Stellar winter freshie. Wonderful Skellig analogy with Cuir d"Ange! Fitting, given the name. 🤫
I am now obsessed with smelling the beauty that is Guerlain’s 1912 L’Heure Bleue. You, my good man, have connections. I don’t, so where can one access a sniff of this beauty, if anywhere? I’m in NYC but flights to Paris will not be objected to. Since I don’t think I will ever get my hands on a Tardis, I would love to smell my way to time travel. I adore Guerlain, and Shalimar was my first perfume when I was about 17. The sweet, candied violet wistfulness is beyond beautiful to me, but the newer versions seem so thin, and my preference is for thick, deep, immersive beauty. I suspect that was the unabashed 1912 version of LB. To be honest, I would adore the chance to experience all of the original Guerlains, as they were meant to be experienced. This was, as always, a wonderful episode, and one that has given me a quest! Happiest of holidays and the best of New Years to you and your family.
Thank you so much -- best wishes to you too. I'm sure you must be able to find L'Heure Bleue in NYC. If not, I'd say maybe the first thing would be to contact Guerlain. If you ever find yourself in the Paris area, then you should book an appointment at the Osmotheque. Here's a link to an article about it, in case you don't already know what it is: basenotes.com/articles/guardians-of-the-past-a-trip-to-the-osmotheque.1962/
Hello Persolaise! Love this video, I forgot you usually make seasonal videos so it's a pleasure to watch this review as I thaught the Christmas one would be the last of the year. Thank you for precising where to find your most recent videos, I thaught the app on my phone was not working but indeed in the upper part of the screen there are several categories, in French it's the fourth one ("Accueil" (homepage), "Vidéos", "Short", "En direct" (live)).
Interesting list, my friend. I love the fact that you avoid best-sellers and hyped fragrances in your top 10/20 lists. That's amazing. Any plans to review ElDO Frustration? Thanks
Yes, Verlustangst would be a good word for the feeling you describe. Hearing you talk about Philipp Glass, I thought of Akhnaton which is a very impressive modern opera.
Sniffing a decant of Hammam Bouquet along with you and your description is spot on Mr P! Also, RUclips algo is doing an excellent job. Seeing a lot of your older content being suggested now :)
Eau de Ceil was once a very beautiful fragrance and my favorite of that house but I still have a half of bottle left of it even though it has long been discontinued😂
As always, a fabulous video! Thank you! I was surprised to hear that you haven't been to our wonderful country. Lots to give, if you give it a chance. I'm a Canadian living in the states with my English hubby
Totally agree with your view of L’Heure Bleu but I just can’t get behind Le Lion. I mean it’s not bad but, while I can see the comparisons to Shalimar and Coromandel, I prefer both of those to the mash up that is Le Lion.
Hi Mr and Mrs P, watching at Christmas time, enjoy saving videos up to watch at my leisure when I get time off …Thanks very much for so much rich and varied content again this year. Could I offer a simple phrase of attachment maybe to the fear of loosing things precious to us??Anything we value comes with some attachment perhaps because we value it. The same could be said regarding all the work you do here Mr P, so much love to you and yours, wishing you a great Christmas and New Year. All the very best Big lv mark X
Hamman Bouquet is amazing but how does one actually wear it? It is so striking and extreme? Maybe I'll have another go at using my decant tomorrow and see if I can pull it off this time!
Your video, dear Persolaise, made me rush to try Une Fleur de Cassie. And you know what? The lady in the shop told me that, unlike nearly all the other Malle perfumes she's got in store, Une Fleur de Cassie is the one she has sold the least since her boutique opened ten years ago. Two bottles only. She hasn't got a tester any longer for that reason. What do you say to that? Anyway, I am giving Plum in Cognac a try, and it's splendidly boozy, spicy, fruity, warm. Amazing stuff, as I'm sure Max Forti would put it. 🙂 Have you tried it? Any chance that you'll review it soon? Or have you already? Greetings from snow-bound Strasbourg
I have not smelled anything from Harrold’s since I do not live in the UK although I was stuck in London for over two days and nights due to my flight to London from Milan to Baltimore, Maryland being put into the No-Fly zone during the funeral of Queen Elizabeth.
Timbuktu was my entry to the 'niche' or is it better to say 'artistic' world of fragrance. I bought my first bottle from their store in Covent Garden. Like you I also own a backup bottle before they had a design makeover. I have since enjoyed all incense heavy perfumes especially ones composed by Bertrand.
During this season, I enjoy playing with the theme of gold, frankincense & myrrh with my perfume. Although I haven’t found many fragrances with a prominent myrrh note… any suggestions?
Hi really enjoying your channel a lady walked past me in a shop had the most stunning perfume I couldn’t get to ask her but it smelt like an atom bomb version of Dior sauvage any ideas what she could have been wearing also very smoky cheers lee
@@Persolaise thanks for reply I rushed to your reply thinking he knows never mind I should have asked the lady but she looked like she was in a hurry cheers anyway
Ylang 49 is one of my top 3 perfumes ever. It’s a classic and wears like a proper perfume and so beautiful.
Agreed! It's gorgeous.
This one performs like a beast and won’t come off even after 18hrs on skin. And still projects.
I have some ‘angst’ about Une fleur de Cassie. Terrified it will disappear before I can buy it again. Well done for including it.
Yes - that would be a sad loss, if it goes.
Also I was just going to add that I checked the Nicolaï website and their 30ml bottles of New York is about 50 euros which make them maybe one of the more "economically approchable" ones, and you made me want to try it! A word that exists in French is "désuétude" which would be a word for past things that are of their time but to me if you use this word it suggests you still have a fond attachement for them, or even a love for them. No relation whatsoever to any of that, I was gifted Hypnotic Poison in EdT and I am very happy!
Enjoy your Hypnotic!
You've never been to the USA?! I'm just south of Seattle you should come visit our rainforest! It smells amazing all ferny, mossy, with wet earth and a chrismassy fir resin.
I would love to one day.
Thanks for another entertaining, thorough video on great perfumes! The Guerlain L'Heure Bleue sounds amazing as Guerlain is usually lovely, and rumor has it (although one can never trust rumor) that the late Queen Elizabeth used to wear it at one point! Somehow I can't imagine her wearing vanilla, but maybe done the way it is in this....
Yes, I’ve heard that rumour too. Who knows if it’s true.
Another excellent review, thank you. Living in a part of the world with cold and snow and blue December light, I am floating on a wonderful wave these days of "Cinnabar" (Estee Lauder) I am lucky to have a bottle from the 90's edition still available on eBay and still smelling devine. If you are familiar with it it I would love to hear your take on it.
Another review I would love to hear from you is Annouk Goutal "Eau De Ciel". This is a perfume I personally haven't smelled, but one that makes me curios. Maybe you have one on your treasure vault? The third is Hermes "24 Faubourg" and finally "White Rose" from Floris. Apparently one of Queen Elizabeth's favourite 'day perfumes' throughout her life, but unknown brand and fragrance to me.
I adore Cinnabar: an underrated Lauder gem.
Thanks for watching.
The original version of Eau du Ciel smelt like a linden tree in full bloom. At the same time it had a spring time green character. A very lovely perfume. I wore it for several years.
I truly love your videos and blogs and am very happy to have discovered them!
Thank you so much.
I don't know if it is exactly what you mean, but I feel "saudade" for the classic height of perfumery. Symphonic and transportive; some mix of carefully dosed synthetics and high quality naturals. Saudade is a pain in ones heart, a crippling longing, arising of great love for what you have lost or are about to lose. Brazilians suffer greatly of saudade; a longing for their homeland or a lover as they left them, and may never see the same again. Scent does touch that deepest part of us doesn't it?
Loved your list, particularly you bringing out old greats: New York and L'Heure Bleue.
That’s a great word, thank you.
That was an awesome episode. Loads of waffling (which is why I love your channel 😂) and talk about vintage scents
Oh dear, not too much waffling, I hope.
Thanks for watching.
I didn't finish watching the video last time. Just listened to "I'm not in love" from 10CC after seeing your review about vintage L'Heure Bleue. 70's music feels sooo good! And perfectly fits perfume nostalgia IMO. Even if it's not the same period. Your swooning over the perfume just makes me think of the feeling music does for me as well. And quoting one line of the song- " you waited a long time for me" is quite appropriate for my waiting for the newest reformulation of L'Heure Bleue which is very well done! :P Perfume like music can make me high...the only drugs I've ever consumed.
It’s true that there are many connections between music and perfume.
When a German perfume lover überbehütet (overly safeguards) his beloved treasures they may lock them up inside a special closet out of Torschlußpanik (panic that a door wiil close forever and no more access available). In case the Verlustangst (fear of loss, as you have already explained) should endanger them of developing severe Zukunftsangst (fear of the future) it may lead to Hamsterkäufe (shopping with the aim of hoarding , don't we all know those to some extent?). Lets hope that they never loose the key to their closet! It would certainly produce a severe Angstneurose (which is self explanatory).
Your list of perfumes may not justify such seemingly irrational German behaviour, but it most certainly explains why it may occur.
This is brilliant, Heinke 😂 Thanks for putting a smile on my face.
Fluer de Cassie isn’t easy to find here in Australia but your description makes me want to hunt down a sample. Sounds like an old soul with grand but approachable personality. ♥️
Oh yes, it’s definitely an old soul.
Thanks for watching.
It’s such a treat watching you smell and talk about perfumes! I’m very curious to try Hammam. I do have to say Fleur de Cassis rubbed me the wrong way. I think it’s the mimosa? Still a pleasure to hear you describe it within Ropion’s style.
Yes, it may well have been the mimosa.
Thank you for watching.
Living inhot humid tropical climate of Indonesia….Cuir d’Ange and Poivree Samarcande bloom beauitifully in the heat.
Wonderful.
Thanks for watching.
L'Heure Bleue... so beautiful! Would have love to smell a vintage version like you have. I have purchased the EDP last year in the new Les Légendaires collection in the inverted heart flacon and it is still in pretty good shape. More than that... splendid! Now I have to discover Une Fleur de Cassie, never tried it, you got me curious. I am rediscovering Noir Épices right now. Thanks again for a nice olfactive moment 🙏
Thank you so much for watching, Cyrus.
I just found a tiny bottle of Z14 in my closet this morning that I completely forgot I had. Combined it with Eau de Rochas homme and what an improvement. Stellar winter freshie. Wonderful Skellig analogy with Cuir d"Ange! Fitting, given the name. 🤫
Yes, the link with Skellig is really strong.
Thanks for watching.
I am now obsessed with smelling the beauty that is Guerlain’s 1912 L’Heure Bleue. You, my good man, have connections. I don’t, so where can one access a sniff of this beauty, if anywhere? I’m in NYC but flights to Paris will not be objected to. Since I don’t think I will ever get my hands on a Tardis, I would love to smell my way to time travel. I adore Guerlain, and Shalimar was my first perfume when I was about 17. The sweet, candied violet wistfulness is beyond beautiful to me, but the newer versions seem so thin, and my preference is for thick, deep, immersive beauty. I suspect that was the unabashed 1912 version of LB. To be honest, I would adore the chance to experience all of the original Guerlains, as they were meant to be experienced. This was, as always, a wonderful episode, and one that has given me a quest! Happiest of holidays and the best of New Years to you and your family.
Thank you so much -- best wishes to you too.
I'm sure you must be able to find L'Heure Bleue in NYC. If not, I'd say maybe the first thing would be to contact Guerlain.
If you ever find yourself in the Paris area, then you should book an appointment at the Osmotheque. Here's a link to an article about it, in case you don't already know what it is: basenotes.com/articles/guardians-of-the-past-a-trip-to-the-osmotheque.1962/
Hello Persolaise! Love this video, I forgot you usually make seasonal videos so it's a pleasure to watch this review as I thaught the Christmas one would be the last of the year. Thank you for precising where to find your most recent videos, I thaught the app on my phone was not working but indeed in the upper part of the screen there are several categories, in French it's the fourth one ("Accueil" (homepage), "Vidéos", "Short", "En direct" (live)).
*thought!
Ah, that’s helpful, thank you.
Interesting list, my friend. I love the fact that you avoid best-sellers and hyped fragrances in your top 10/20 lists. That's amazing.
Any plans to review ElDO Frustration?
Thanks
Yes, that one's on the list.
Thanks for watching.
Le Lion is timeless!
Agreed.
Yes, Verlustangst would be a good word for the feeling you describe. Hearing you talk about Philipp Glass, I thought of Akhnaton which is a very impressive modern opera.
Ah yes, I'm not familiar with it, but I've heard many good things about it.
Hello, Darling. Love the shirt.
Christmas and Velvet are a perfect pairing.
✨
Thanks for watching.
@@Persolaise so handsome indeed! Happy holidays, dear. xo
Sniffing a decant of Hammam Bouquet along with you and your description is spot on Mr P! Also, RUclips algo is doing an excellent job. Seeing a lot of your older content being suggested now :)
Ah, that’s good to know, thank you.
Eau de Ceil was once a very beautiful fragrance and my favorite of that house but I still have a half of bottle left of it even though it has long been discontinued😂
I agree with you on Le Lione. I am also a “Leo” and own many Chanel Esclusifs and Le Lion beats then all.
Le Lion is very, very special indeed.
My bottle of Fleur de Cassie still smells like when I first bought it years ago.
It is so special.
Une Fleur De Cassie range has been reduced to the 100ml bottle only, as Le Parfum de Thérèse and another one I am not sure of, possibly Dawn.
Ah - good to know, thank you.
As always, a fabulous video! Thank you! I was surprised to hear that you haven't been to our wonderful country. Lots to give, if you give it a chance. I'm a Canadian living in the states with my English hubby
One day, I shall have to cross the ocean.
As usual I am late to the video but do recognize a lot of your other fans.
Wonderful.
Nostalgia is the word you are looking for.
To an extent, yes.
Thanks for watching.
Totally agree with your view of L’Heure Bleu but I just can’t get behind Le Lion. I mean it’s not bad but, while I can see the comparisons to Shalimar and Coromandel, I prefer both of those to the mash up that is Le Lion.
Well, that’s fair enough. L’Heure Bleue is beyond special.
Hi Mr and Mrs P, watching at Christmas time, enjoy saving videos up to watch at my leisure when I get time off …Thanks very much for so much rich and varied content again this year. Could I offer a simple phrase of attachment maybe to the fear of loosing things precious to us??Anything we value comes with some attachment perhaps because we value it. The same could be said regarding all the work you do here Mr P, so much love to you and yours, wishing you a great Christmas and New Year. All the very best Big lv mark X
Thanks for this wonderful comment. All the best to you too.
Well done Mr. P. Another hit.
Thank you very much.
I just got to try Ylang 49 today. My brain actually cannot tell the difference between this and TF Noir de Noir, lol
Hmmm… I can’t say I’ve ever detected the connection myself, but I may have to do a comparison. Thank you.
antedolor. not a particularly real word, but “before grief”. thought it might fit!
Oooh, that’s a good one. Thank you.
Hamman Bouquet is amazing but how does one actually wear it? It is so striking and extreme? Maybe I'll have another go at using my decant tomorrow and see if I can pull it off this time!
Just wear it… and watch everyone turn their head in amazement. 😉
Dearest Mr. P, will you finally grace us with that favourite leathers video?
Oh gosh, yes, I MUST do that soon.
@@Persolaise you OWE it to your Padawans...
😂
I have a 1994 bottle of Amarige and I think it’s beautiful! ☺️
Treasure that bottle!
Would i like Ylang 49 if i love Myrrhe 55? are they similar in any way?
They both have a ‘retro chypre’ feel.
Maybe the word is “nostalgia”.
I’m not sure that quite hits the nail on the head.
@@Persolaise yep! I continued to watch after making that comment and went “oh.” 😆
Your video, dear Persolaise, made me rush to try Une Fleur de Cassie. And you know what? The lady in the shop told me that, unlike nearly all the other Malle perfumes she's got in store, Une Fleur de Cassie is the one she has sold the least since her boutique opened ten years ago. Two bottles only. She hasn't got a tester any longer for that reason. What do you say to that?
Anyway, I am giving Plum in Cognac a try, and it's splendidly boozy, spicy, fruity, warm. Amazing stuff, as I'm sure Max Forti would put it. 🙂 Have you tried it? Any chance that you'll review it soon? Or have you already?
Greetings from snow-bound Strasbourg
Oh dear, that is sad about Cassie. But at least we can still stock up on a bottle or two.
I have not smelled anything from Harrold’s since I do not live in the UK although I was stuck in London for over two days and nights due to my flight to London from Milan to Baltimore, Maryland being put into the No-Fly zone during the funeral of Queen Elizabeth.
Oh dear, that must have been frustrating.
New-stalgia
Excellent!
Timbuktu was my entry to the 'niche' or is it better to say 'artistic' world of fragrance. I bought my first bottle from their store in Covent Garden. Like you I also own a backup bottle before they had a design makeover. I have since enjoyed all incense heavy perfumes especially ones composed by Bertrand.
I loved their Covent Garden store: I had my book launch there.
Thanks for watching.
During this season, I enjoy playing with the theme of gold, frankincense & myrrh with my perfume. Although I haven’t found many fragrances with a prominent myrrh note… any suggestions?
Have you tried Pierre Guillaume Myrrhiad?
I believe Parfum Sacre by Caron has myrrh in it, along with rose. It is a very good in very cold weather, because it is so rich.
Hoard? Is that the word?
Hmmm… I’m not sure that’s right.
@@Persolaise I’m stumped too.🤔
Hi really enjoying your channel a lady walked past me in a shop had the most stunning perfume I couldn’t get to ask her but it smelt like an atom bomb version of Dior sauvage any ideas what she could have been wearing also very smoky cheers lee
It could have been anything.
Thanks for watching.
@@Persolaise thanks for reply I rushed to your reply thinking he knows never mind I should have asked the lady but she looked like she was in a hurry cheers anyway
Nostalgia?
That’s nearly right.