A Gentleman’s London, Episode Twenty: Floris

[@DrBob0910]

Exceptional presentation and information. Thank you for sharing this terrific interview.

[@Maitreya0208]

This video is very timely given that I have a bespoke consultation at Floris in one week’s time. It’s something I’ve been looking forward to since booking it in April. Cheers Tom, and cheers to The Rake team.

[@ralfbettker-cuza7432]

Some medical detail: the olfactory system is the oldest (evolutionarywise) of our five senses and its information enters directly into the limbic system without being "filtered" by the thalamus before - so that's why scents lead to such a strong emotional reaction, positive or negative.

[@resnonverba137]

Thus such memories being evoked so readily by smells.

[@lowspark68]

Fascinating. Thank you for posting.

[@downingbethune8758]

I learned something new today. Thank you.

[@Maitreya0208]

It’s a bit dated now (and never qualified as posh), but when I was barely old enough to see over the bar at my local pub and order my own pint, “Sunflowers” by Elizabeth Arden was very popular amongst London’s younger ladies. Here we are a couple of decades later and when I smell that scent I’m immediately transported to sunny days, wine in the park, bright blue eyes, and warm soft kisses. Scent, and music, rekindle youth as surely as any mythical fountain.

[@PtolemyXVII]

Scents evoke memory as well. My mum always wore Chanel no 5 and my father always used old spice and I associate those two scents with home.

[@rogernobbs6559]

Great to hear from "Mr Floris" himself about the processes and ingredients. I have been a devotee of Floris since working in St James's just before the pandemic. I am still using No.127. Apart from anything else, the scents themselves are not particularly expensive. You get more bang for your buck with proper fragrances rather than the mass-market stuff, where the budget clearly goes more on creating outrageously contrived advertising (however much I love the Gaultier ads for sheer entertainment value and humour).

[@honklertheconkler155]

Amazing conversation. Thanks for being curious. I like how you're genuinely interested in the details; it makes it so interesting to listen to.

[@afraazadamakbaralnoormulji4811]

Quite wonderful. I love all things olfactory. And such attention to details evokes class and refinement with heritage entwined.

[@Memphis_ritz]

I love smelly things too

[@earthlingbrightstar]

Great interview. You asked great and very pertinent questions

[@notjustanygeorge]

Love Floris, lovely staff, lovely experience

[@Anthony-s1s4x]

Floris 89. Never leave home without it.

[@davegibbs6423]

When I stayed at Claridge's they had Floris soap in the bathroom. Cefiro is one of my all time favorite soaps. Fabulous scent!

[@Loupadron2010]

Mr. Chamberlin thank you for sharing this historical, cultural integral alchemyst/parfumery that is totally English and the very best. All the best always and a happy autumn/fall of 2024.

[@williamarthur4801]

Haven't been in Floris for about 20 years, yes did buy 89.

[@barrywa39]

Another wonderful video, this time about my favourite perfume house. First off, the music that was selected as Tom walked into Floris, made me smile. Instant thoughts of The Ladykillers, and the music that Alec Guinness, and his 'musician' friends were 'playing', made me chuckle. Loved every second of the interview with Edward, and I even sprayed myself with Golden Amber. A big well done to all the production team, Tom, and of course Edward, for granting the interview.

[@SanderBrusse]

Lovely video once again. Thank you very much Tom and The Rake team for bringing us these videos. I was wondering when Floris was going to be covered and here it is!

[@danishaudiocompany1012]

I have watched many videos with Edward and they are always fascinating

[@jeffhreid]

Splendid episode. My fragrances are Special No. 127 and Honey Oud . The Special No. 127 is a particular favorite.

[@johnd-xd9sn]

this is my favorite perfume houses ever...ever.

[@EyeByBrian]

What’s your second favourite?

[@johnd-xd9sn]

@@EyeByBrian Guerlain Frederic Malle and Creed all run tied for a distant 2nd for me...

[@rogernobbs6559]

@@EyeByBrian Creed. I was an early adopter of Aventus until I discovered Floris, which is much cheaper.

[@1951timbo]

Excellent videos Sir. No Old Spice here🧐

[@jakecavendish3470]

My friend worked on an ad campaign for Floris years ago and they came up with some joke slogans and fake magazine ads when they were bored. The only one I can remember now is "If your bits smell like a skunk, get some FLORIS on your junk"

[@mountbatten2222]

THE BOTTLE OF BERGAMOT; IS WHAT I WISH FOR CHRISTMAS THIS YEAR ! EXCELLENT SUIT; TOM !

[@douglong1733]

Great episode.

[@anthonygebala1198]

Great video as usual 👍

[@TheMasterMale]

Great video idea, I'll have to visit in person.

[@ashleys7553]

I have been using Floris soap for many years. It is a shame - I believe their prices have almost doubled since 2019.

[@bracket2372]

what was the context of that last blooper? WHO was useless. I must know! hahaha

[@tfchamberlin]

George IV

[@basingstokesteve9131]

Did they discuss Improvements for British Airways first class? Did they discuss the best Michelin star dish of the year? Did they discuss?

[@Aris-ur6iy]

Can you make an episode about Sir Elgar? I think he was one of the most elegant English gentlemen of all time.

[@richardpeters4086]

I've been waiting for more information about Floris...... amazing.

[@minibus1351]

Honey Oud is my favourite

[@ΓεώργιοςΊγγλης]

Floris my favourite English brand.

[@NilesPDX]

I wear Floris Cefiro every day

[@EduardoHenrique-nd1ro]

Amazing video! Thanks for sharing! Cheers from Brazil!

[@chriscann7627]

I adore Floris - Elite is my standard go-to cologne, shaving soap and shower wash.

[@robinanddaviddavies8317]

Malmaison was my fragrance. Not available over the counter any more I understand.

[@barrywa39]

It's available in the Ledger Series as an 'Encore' scent.

[@johnerdmann2700]

WANT GOLDEN AMBER!!!!!!!

[@barrywa39]

It's an amazing scent.

[@daniell2217]

Like if you went immediately to Floris’ website and dropped > 3 bills just to see what all the fuss is about.

[@asrarul12]

Older than the American War of Independence. Amazing.

[@JP_TaVeryMuch]

Oh for a phone menu Olfactory option! I hope to learn as I start watching the video again that there is some discretion. Maybe it's me, but I'd like to take my choice of scent to the grave. After all, one doesn't disclose who makes one's underwear, does one‽

[@LanguagesWithAndrew]

Every time he says "golden amber" it sounds like "Goldmember" (Austin Powers movie) to me. I'M SORRY!

[@RonnieRowe-il7eq]

❤AWESOME 👌

[@DJL78]

The thumbnail photo led me to believe this video was about the symptoms of jaundice.

[@JP_TaVeryMuch]

Subtle lighting inside, sir, as in the best establishments. Note the colour change of his rather dapper suit jacket; before and after.

[@DJL78]

@@JP_TaVeryMuch a clown in a mirror is still a clown.

[@Funduk-i9w]

I love rake and mr Tom Chamberlain. When I earn much monei I come to london, and walk around like English Aristocract around all these places and be like a rich english personage. it would be fun! I will get myself expensive Saville Roe suit worth 100,000 British Pounds Sterling!!!! ANd Lobbe Boots for 10,000 British pounds!! it would be hahhaa

[@Memphis_ritz]

Is this one of that Kirby guy’s satire friends?

[@JP_TaVeryMuch]

2:51 Ahem. Beg par'n Florisian Historian, but a little more practise needed with the local lingo. "The Practice" refers to the establishment, being a noun. "The practise of taking a..." refers to the act of doing so, being a verb. Grocer's's apostrophe next! Thank goodness someone knew about the pitfall for plenty of the population that is its ignorance of said apostrophe in that word. Whilst I'm still on my high horse, I'm going to bewail the pretty much ubiquitous "reboot" of misunderstanding single nouns describing plural subjects. 2:56 "The family still work[]" should have the original S of course. I fear that I'm on a hiding to nothing with this'un though!

[@desc6665]

Love your videos. but please, please, please change that apostrophe in the word GENTLEMAN'S to a real apostrophe.

[@paolobigi59]

Great video, as always. However I have to say that Tom’s style (his jackets in particular) are so far away from my taste. He looks 20 kgs heavier that he is. Not my idea of elegance.

[@mikewinston8709]

I use Elite and No 89…..my smells for the past 45 years….smart as a carrot.

[@NoName-qt3wn]

There is a big difference between men who have enough money to look like a gentleman and men who are gentlemen. Anyone can be a gentleman, from the unemployed to the billionaire. Unfortunately, it has become fashionable to be an a...hole these days. Unfortunately.

[@roadtoalderaam9170]

hello, I like your show if you could accept a remark if you could remove the heuh heuh from your discussion you will take the show to the next level thank you

[@BumblebumBear]

I’ll stick to Old Spice 😊

[@resnonverba137]

🤔

[@robinanddaviddavies8317]

You don't know what you are missing!

[@resnonverba137]

@@robinanddaviddavies8317 Ha! I still get a slight shiver remembering far off Christmases...

[@lucianopavarotti2843]

Is there anything more vulgar than a pocket handkerchief or a signet ring?

[@j3652]

Your comment surpasses them by some margin

[@lucianopavarotti2843]

@@j3652 To be surpassed in vulgarity they must both possess some.

[@aalexjohna]

Perfumed old Mayfair Queen.

[@mikewinston8709]

Don’t be so harsh on yourself….these are modern times.

[@aalexjohna]

@@mikewinston8709 I'm more Brentford High Street than Mayfair, cheeky.

[@mikewinston8709]

@@aalexjohna Brent Ford and Ray Leigh……..The Essex Girls Handbook…..🤣

[@aalexjohna]

@@mikewinston8709 That's Brentwood, you fool.

[@mikewinston8709]

@@aalexjohna …🤣🤣🤣👍👍👍…..well done….clearly you’re not a bot

[@aalexjohna]

Put this perfume on, then go cruising down Piccadilly smelling like Danny La Rue's boudoir.