Guerlain Habit Rouge - Rouge Prive perfume review on Persolaise Love At First Scent episode 363

[@ericlee419]

I have 3 bottles of this. It is signature scent worthy. I own over 800 bottles. This is only time I have ordered for than 2 backups. This, to me, stands out!!

[@Persolaise]

I’m a big fan too.

[@alonsonomad74]

That was a great journey to watch your video, sir! Thank you so much!

[@Persolaise]

Thanks very much for watching.

[@johnparker8490]

Sir Persolaise, what a feast this morning! 2 Guerlains & classic vintage Eau Sauvage. Habit Rouge is my absolute favorite & have an over 40 year history with it. Thank you for your keen insights into Rouge Rouge Prive. Am seeking it out here in the US. & Eau Sauvage always makes me smile whenever I wear it. More thanks for your further insights into the vintage, how lucky a man you are. Will attempt to seek out a sample of the Jasmine upon your & Madam P’s enthusiasm. Now onto to watch the Lutins video. Lovely morning with the cornucopia of reviews.

[@Persolaise]

Thank you so much, John. I'm glad you're a HR fan too.

[@justaddlight]

So so glad they didn't mess with my beloved HR. Absolutely no question that I'll have a bottle. At the rate discontinuations and price increases are happening, it'll likely be sooner than later. Interesting to see how that medicinal quality will manifest on skin. Don't hesitate to do a vid on the L'homme Ideal flanker too!!

[@Persolaise]

Thank you. I’ll do my best.

[@ipurvi]

Sounds like a younger and forest like version of the original. Very intriguing. 😊

[@Persolaise]

Forest-like is a great description.

[@clarezimberlin8729]

Thanks for sharing your initial exposure in France with Madame P. and the rest of your comments which really made me smile. Your best line herein, in my opinion, was "lighter and less encumbered by the past... cooler." These words touched me as a description of how you reacted to this new version of one of your favourites. It made me chuckle to think it would certainly apply to my own aspirations to impress people in a similar way. 🤗😀

[@Persolaise]

Ha! Well... I guess we'd all love to be less encumbered by the past. Thanks for watching.

[@RachelKNg]

Ah! I missed the Live… excited to watch the recording!

[@Persolaise]

Thank you.

[@GingerSpice37]

Rouge Prive was never released in the US to my knowledge but recently found it on fragrancenet. I'm so happy I found this. Absolutely love this. This a true HR flanker! I also really like the new Parfum aswell. I've always wanted to track down some older ones. Maybe one day.

[@Persolaise]

I’m really glad you love it too. Thanks for watching.

[@Zzzooooppp]

Aww wish I hadnt missed this one, looking forward to the new LHomme Ideal review!

[@Persolaise]

Thanks. I’m not sure I’ll be able to get a sample of that one.

[@lionhearted99]

Excited about this release! Thanks Mr. P

[@Persolaise]

It’s well worth seeking out.

[@lionhearted99]

@@PersolaiseThank you for the heads up about this one. My bottle arrived today and I was not expecting it to be this good! I get more leather and vanilla than in the EDT, but exceptionally well-judged.

[@bokoler9107]

Habit Rouge is a timeless masterpiece scent, like Caron Pour un Homme, which was good reformulated in the Eau de Toilette Millesime. .

[@Persolaise]

Ah, Pour Un Homme is heavenly too.

[@beetrooz]

Wonderful new fragrance by Guerlain. Very well done by Ms Jelk. I have been wearing HR EDT and EDP for years. This resembles EDT the most …and I agree with you, there is a eucalyptus presence - and so this reminds me of the late Royal Mayfair from Creed. I really enjoy your reviews. Keep up the great work.

[@Persolaise]

Thanks very much. And I’m so glad you like it too.

[@boogiedaddy3434]

Hmm, not available on the US website yet. I do hope we have a chance to get it.

[@Persolaise]

I think it’ll be on the UK website in a couple of weeks.

[@boogiedaddy3434]

@@Persolaise Ahhh. Good to hear, hopefully it will arrive state side around the same time.

[@L-Ondee]

I will try this and the Jasmine asap! Thank you for appreciating Guerlain!

[@Persolaise]

And thank YOU for watching.

[@andrew7650]

Good first impression! Would love to see a full review and breakdown of Habit Rouge Rouge Prive now that you’ve had it for some time to give it a full wearing!

[@Persolaise]

I hope to be able to post some more thoughts soon on Persolaise.com.

[@edition_8923]

Unbelievable! I have been to their Covent Garden boutique TODAY to smell it but, unfortunately, they had no tester!

[@Persolaise]

I suspect they’ll get one soon. Thanks for watching.

[@7hansel7]

Great video and I really appreciate the background you provided on the Habit Rouge line. The original EDT has such a gentlemanly scent profile and I'm glad they haven't changed things too much with Rouge Privé. It just keeps wafting long after its been initially sprayed so fantastic sillage here! Glad I added this to the collection! Thanks again for the insights into the brand and you've got a new subscriber in me. Can't wait for the review of the l'Homme Ideal Platine Privé flanker. Cheers

[@Persolaise]

Thanks very much indeed for watching.

[@liselotteamblat6953]

Hello Dariush I owe you for making me discover HR last year ou two years ago, thank you! I love it. Medicinal and pine make me think if Aromatics Elixir by Clinique and Shade by Lush, this is very intriguing! I am very excited to try it, I am sure I will like it. HR is still challenging to wear for me, but same as Shalimar, I love it, they command attention so I'll never stop exploring them!

[@Persolaise]

Thanks, Liselotte. I hope you like it.

[@ThePasterio]

Hi. I live in Milwaukee Wisconsin in America. I absolutely Loce Gyerlain fragrances and History. Thanks for covering Rouge Prive. I did purchase Platin Prive. Its on the way. Tougher to get. Next will be HR Prive. Im sure i will love it.

[@Persolaise]

I hope you do. Thanks for watching.

[@klaas020]

Well, this is exciting! Delphine Jelk does such good things at Guerlain.......better than the other one, if you ask me........

[@Persolaise]

I enjoy her work too. Although I didn't like her Habit Rouge L'Instinct. Thanks for watching.

[@sandraboniface1481]

Really nice fragrance indeed. I bought Habit Rouge Rouge Privé this morning for myself. It can be easily worn by a woman. I was looking for a citrusy fragrance for the spring / summer. I do not know the OG Habit Rouge. However there is something in the DNA (probably the leather notes + bergamot) that reminds me of Cuir de Russie

[@Persolaise]

There’s definitely a leather facet in HR. Thanks for watching.

[@le_journal_de_natalie]

Thoroughly enjoyed this, thank you for this treat! Will definitely try to get a whiff of this when at Heathrow flying back from London next month.

[@Persolaise]

I hope you like it.

[@le_journal_de_natalie]

Unfortunately it wasn’t available at terminal 4 at Heathrow. Apparently only available at terminal 5. Makes me wonder which flights leave from terminal 5. Thus it’s still on the list to seek out and smell if possible.

[@haroonsheikh8594]

The medicinal vibe is coming from the leather accord which is similar to Gucci Guilty Absolute. Also Dark Lord by Kilian and purple oud by Dior. A Guerlain rep told me they use oud in their leather accord so that could be it. Personally I am a big fan of this flanker and picked it up yesterday. It’s more modern, with an animalic addition. Perfect summer evening scent.

[@Persolaise]

Yes, I’m very fond of it too. Thanks for watching.

[@cityslacker6221]

I just received my decant sample of Rouge Privee and I absolutely can smell what you are talking about with the Leather/Oud. I wore Gucci Absolute last week and it is very much like that, but just a bit lighter with the magic Habit Rouge profile. it’s phenomenal.

[@Persolaise]

@@cityslacker6221 I am so, so pleased that it's winning lots of fans. Thanks for letting me know.

[@haroonsheikh8594]

@@cityslacker6221 easily best flanker release of 2023. Potentially best release of the year so far. I think its perfect for summer evenings!

[@cityslacker6221]

@@haroonsheikh8594 I agree. I just sprayed it on now for the evening. I also have already been through 10ml in just a few weeks, so I have ordered a backup bottle. For me, it’s the best thing Guerlain has done for men in years.

[@cityslacker6221]

I can’t wait to try this. I love my bottles of the edt. I don’t love the new bottles and prefer the older gold or silver cap bottles or the more recent “listerine” bottle.

[@Persolaise]

I hope you like the Prive. Many thanks for watching.

[@belairscents]

Got to try this one! Thank you very much for your review! Cheerio

[@Persolaise]

Thanks for watching.

[@belairscents]

@@Persolaise you're welcome mate

[@LawSuth]

You've made me curious about the "dry", less sweet version, I'll have to look into it.

[@Persolaise]

I suspect it'll be very hard to find.

[@LawSuth]

@@Persolaise Right. I think it's the L'Extrait, so will just have to keep my eyes open. Could it be the "Light" version?

[@Persolaise]

@@LawSuth I believe Habit Rouge Dry was an eau de cologne which was discontinued many, many years ago.

[@eugenevidocq5529]

Always makes me feel kinda sad to see reviews of „flankers“ or „reformulated“ masterpieces like this one or Heritage… they don‘t seem to (willingly?) manage to come even close to the originals… so i switched to completely different perfume houses (niche) that give me plenty of pleasure and satisfaction without reminding me of the „good old (in this case Guerlain) times“. But thank you for the effort anyways and for presenting new niche fragrances as well. Very much appreciated!

[@Persolaise]

Thanks for watching. I do think there are some worthwhile flankers out there.

[@EP-336]

I just blind purchased this from an eBay seller. 🤞🏻🤞🏻

[@Persolaise]

I hope you like it.

[@shirleycantoni3152]

I love my Habit Rouge. BTW, have you ever done a review on lavender perfume? I have just discovered lavender perfumes, and the best for me is Molinard Lavande. Would love you to do a review on the best lavender perfumes 🙏

[@Persolaise]

That’s a great idea, thank you. I adore Caron Pour Un Homme.

[@shirleycantoni3152]

@@Persolaise me to 🙏 Thanks Mr P

[@alimohammadi9811]

sounds great. must order a decant.... thank you for your review.

[@Persolaise]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@alimohammadi9811]

@@Persolaise 🙏👏🙏

[@L-Ondee]

I am very curious about this now! If it is not so far from the original composition I really want to know where they have taken it. I have just read the blotter update which has made it even more promising.

[@Persolaise]

I'm really taken with it. It's basically like the HR we know and love, but stronger and, at certain points, sharper.

[@tinamanske2865]

I ordered it yesterday and am very curious as to what it is like. Thanks for the in-depth review and context.

[@Persolaise]

I hope you like it.

[@pramorio]

Do you like it ? ;)

[@tinamanske2865]

I do.

[@treehugger3615]

I think I'll pass because I already have the EDT. Still waiting for a re-release of Dress Code.

[@Persolaise]

The edt is still the best one. Thanks for watching.

[@marc-paulparis6042]

So this is the masterpiece! Is it a Wasser's creation or somebody else? Do you think that they could get rid of it so easily, like they did for Dress Code? I believe the new version smells better than Shalimar..

[@Persolaise]

I do hope it sticks around for a while.

[@BourgeoisCapitalist]

Hi Persolaise. Interested in buying the Prive, but the issue I have with the original Habit Rouge would be the limited longevity. Can you tell me if the Prive improves on this?

[@Persolaise]

I have to say I've never had a problem with the longevity of the edt. Thanks for watching.

[@acp4586]

Do you think it is still relevant getting the modern edt ? I never smelled the old one (the version you got in the video), i wonder if there's that much difference. To me the current version is too vanillic, i wish there was more leather/oakmoss.

[@Persolaise]

I would say the edt is always worth getting. Thanks for watching.

[@LiaAndrews]

Hopefully I can get my hands on a bottle! What are your thoughts on the current Habit Rouge edt in the square bottle?

[@Persolaise]

I'd say it's pretty good. I don't think it's been messed with for a while.

[@davebee70]

Do you know when it’s released to JL Mr. P? Sorry, I’m typing this while I watch 😂 Thanks 🙏

[@Persolaise]

I think it’ll be on the Guerlain UK website in a couple of weeks. John Lewis from 1st May, I’m told. Thanks for watching, Dave.

[@davebee70]

@@Persolaise Thank you so much! Always a pleasure tuning in, your show makes a difference. TY

[@leosergio06]

When will the prive arrive in the US? Doesn’t Guerlain know they have fans here too?

[@Persolaise]

I hope it reaches your shores soon.

[@b4dmaash]

If you could only pick one, edt, edp, or this prive, which one?

[@Persolaise]

The EDT. I think it’ll always have to be the EDT for me.

[@gunnar368]

I’ve been meaning to ask you this. If I were to continue sampling all the classic Guerlain fragrances, I should always go for the vintage version, right? Are the current versions of Habit Rouge, Apres l'Ondee, Vol de Nuit or Heritage up to snuff?

[@Persolaise]

This is a tough question. It goes without saying that the current versions are different. They *have* to be different, for all sorts of reasons. But I think Guerlain have been particularly conscientious about maintaining the character of their classics. I’d say: sample whatever you can. And decide for yourself which you prefer. By the way, I recently did a review of current versions of Guerlain classics: persolaise.com/2022/06/guerlain-apres-londee-nahema-liu-review-of-current-versions-2022.html