GUERLAIN: Secrets & Sensibilities | An Intimate Conversation with Thierry Wasser!

[@gammergq9741]

This is a man who really cares about his craft.

[@mattl7424]

Who? Because Steven likes to promote dupes constantly

[@LepusArt]

⁠@@mattl7424Thierry Wasser of course💫 not Steven

[@radkogidikov1676]

I can listen to this guy all day long

[@mahircelik369]

This interview smells better than most of the parfums in the market. Only real fragrance lovers will appreciate this video.

[@judithoden]

I have worn Shalimar since I was 16. Now almost 80 and still love the fragrance. The best smell in the world is to walk into the Guerlain store at Disney World.

[@KiranJadhav-p3i]

I'm from India, and it's such a privilege to watch this interview and know about his work. It's great and all thanks to you to make it happen. His work deserves hats off. Thank you once again.

[@WSF176]

This was simply outstanding to watch. His explanation of the visceral process of creating a scent was really transformative in how I perceive scents. It is so easy to smell something and be immediately dismissive of it without taking into account everything he stated regarding the artistic and laborious process in bringing that fragrance to market. What a terrific video professor.

[@Redolessence]

I am so glad this video resonated with you!

[@latonyagipson-bowman9186]

This is absolutely one of the best interviews. Thank you for sharing this with us

[@DannyBellTheAuthor]

Thierry Wasser is an absolute legend. Filling the shoes of Jean Paul Guerlain would have been an impossible feat for most, and he not only did as much but kept the artistry and beauty in the line. How could you listen to this man speak and not be romantic about fragrances?

[@accesstotheredcarpet]

Mr. Wasser is right, the emotional experience is what really connects the wearer. Chanel does the same thing at their boutique service. They have you blind sample fragrances without knowing what it is. Then when the future client pick what stands out the most that they respond to. That ultimately determines the selection for the wearer. The result can be quite surprising without knowing the notes beforehand. Personal experience is vital because it’s so subjective and individualized connection and taste. Such a fascinating video. Thank you!

[@davidsantiago1380]

Wonderful conversation ❤ Thierry Wasser is extraordinary. His passion and pride for his work, for Guerlain, for the raw materials… he is a gem. I wish I could meet him one day. What an honor to be in his presence! 🎉

[@Redolessence]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@latonyagipson-bowman9186]

If you don't Love Yourself, how can you love someone else 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@pikafragrance]

What a wonderful interview! I adore Thierry Wasser’s creations and the way he describes the craft is similar to Mathilde Laurent. Fragrances evokes a feeling and that emotional response is what I love most. You wear the fragrance, the fragrance does not wear you. Thank you for such a pleasurable experience listening to a Man whose ethos centres around the beauty of creation ♥️

[@debbietaylor9241]

What a lovely man. I so very much enjoyed this conversation. I could sit and listen to his wisdom all day. Fragrance is so much more than just a smell - for me it’s an experience, creativity, and aromatherapy. Perfume brings me joy, peace and contentment. I passed an elderly lady in the supermarket a few weeks ago, who just smelled amazing. So I stopped her and asked her fragrance - Shalimar! We had a lovely chat in the aisle. I’ve bought a bottle as my Christmas present to myself.

[@Sophie-Emotion-Scented]

What a wonderful treat this interview is! LOOOOOVE 😍

[@BYabin]

Absolutely loved this discussion-one of the most insightful videos I’ve seen on the art of perfumery in a long time! The deep dive into trade secrets and sensibilities truly highlights the passion and expertise behind the craft. Keep up the good work for the frag community.

[@Redolessence]

I am so glad you enjoyed it! I appreciate you saying that!

[@BaghdadliSami]

Thank you, Steven, for proposing interviews! They really add a lot of value to the channel. I wish you could do them more often. Keep it going, bro!

[@alt.attitudes]

This is incredible ❤️❤️❤️ I could spend days listening to his stories. And if people could listen to these stories, they would know the VALUE in buying from these honored houses that have the history and devotion to their products. Imitation is the highest form of flattery, and if you are the best, you are always a target. Dupes are rarely better and do cut into market share, but at the same time, i know so many of us who are DEVOTED to a house and demand a higher level FROM that house and for that, that house is their love for LIFE. The dupes may just be a short lived fad as theirb consumers' noses develop and they begin to requires more from a fragrance. I do love the occasional inspired-by fragrances for the fragrances I can't get enough of, especially when i don't want to break my gorgeous bottles and need to throw something in a car glovebox or a suitcase, but i will always have that special place on my shelf for the original and it's next flanker :) I've been learning to decant my beautiful fragrances into atomizers for trips and travel, so buying the original (over cheaper versions) have increased over time, not declined :) majority of the people will come around again from fads. Listen, some houses i collect the whole line just because of the variety, but also because the bottles are collectibles to me. My grandmother collected AVON fragrances in these figurine bottles that were my favorite and was promised to get them from her, and once she passed, the family shredded her possessions every which way. So i do have a love for a pretty bottle too. 😊 Guerlain bottles - let me just say, one day I will own Limited Edition L'Art & La Matiere The Perfumer's Set, just because they are the most beautiful matched set - I can't stand it ❤️❤️ and MUST HAVE them all. 😊 It's more than the fragrance with GUERLAIN it's the experience, the history, the house made Madagascar Vanilla, and the bottles are all part of that emotional connection I have to GUERLAIN. I wouldn't worry about the dupes too much :)

[@Niki1968-s2f]

Thank you Steven, what a wonderful interview. Mr. Wasser is brilliant! He’s right, we should experience perfume without preconceived notions about what notes it may have. I think we’re all guilty of that. When he broke it down to what it takes to make one bottle and all the people involved and what dupes do to the industry, that was important. I never have and never would buy a dupe which sadly permeates social media. I remember when I really started learning about Guerlain was about 30 years ago when I flew to Budapest. A Santa gave me a mini bottle that I still have of Chamade, 😊

[@Redolessence]

I’m so glad you enjoyed the interview!

[@ceca2910]

My affection for Guerlain is all life, make-up and nail polish, the fragrances followed my chronological age, Mitsouko, Jicky, Shalimar, Imperial and L' heure bleue. Thank you, Guerlain!

[@Daunou777]

I first want to say that I adore M. Wasser. For many reasons, among his humility and humanity. I was unfortunately unable to see him on his annual visit earlier this month to New York this month at Saks. Thierry is the ultimate embodiment of a gentleman. The way in which he speaks, dresses and comports himself. You’re correct Steven ,the perfume ~ luxury industry is blessed to have him. We met at the Delphine Jelke visit at Saks, this is Mona 😊 PS Cholly says hello and Merry Christmas 🎄

[@coffee_lover26]

This is honestly one of the best interviews I have watched!👍👍👍 I love Guerlain! First bought from them about 3 yrs ago and I have not looked at other perfume brands since then.

[@AfonsoDC]

Such a great video! And a huge reminder for all perfume enthusiasts (well, at least for me…) - stop rationalizing fragrances! Stop looking for “the perfect vanilla”. Start feeling more ☺️

[@victorashul]

Thank you for doing this, Steve!

[@Redolessence]

You're so welcome!

[@ataylor1604]

As much as I love the art.. and science.. if fragrance, and I feel the poetry of Mr. Wasser's passion for his industry comes from a genuine place of love. Interesting conversation on dupes for sure, I wish to high heaven I had a spare $600 laying around, because Vanilla Planifolia Extrait was love at first sniff. I frequently spend for decants of the real thing to get these experiences and emotions. On the other hand, I also recently spent $35 to try a Dua version of that scent, because I would love to have that experience in my daily life, and don't want to feel guilty for being less than affluent. My fragrant soul is torn lol

[@IanBianchi]

Wow. What an amazing watch.. great job Steven.

[@JohnDovi]

Guerlain remains my favorite brand for life, and it's a pleasure listening the Thierry Wasser on so many interesting topics. We want more of these interviews please!

[@justaddlight]

Incidentally, Dr. Wasser's prescription doesn't sound like a bad one! 👨‍🔬😆 Great to get Theirry's take on the "rendition" market too. I'm sure that a lot of people feel the same way. Appreciate this Steven!!

[@Redolessence]

Thank you for watching! I’m so glad you enjoyed his perspective.

[@michaelbullock8011]

Great interview video and I enjoyed it and have a blessed day

[@Redolessence]

Thank you so much, Michael!

[@michaelbullock8011]

You welcome keep up the good work GOD BLESS 🙏

[@geefull]

Wonderful thank you, a couple of my constant favourites are Guerlain, Jicky and Mouchoire de Monsieur, both of which I am now using very sparingly!, Chamade has also been a part of my life after my husband to be gifted it to me.

[@ataylor1604]

I could listen to him and the stories for hours.

[@latonyaboateng1087]

Hello this is LaTonya love when you talk to the perfumers on your Channel I am new to Niche and this is helping me out a lot cannot wait to see more from you

[@cologniano_dsolfactorycame5772]

Great interview! I’m so happy Mr. Wasser stepped up to the plate and condemned the “Dupe” houses copying fragrances. The old saying “imitation is a form of flattery” has just been debunked by Mr. Wasser!

[@pamelaflanner317]

This was great! What a thrill this must have been for you. Inspirational.

[@SPACEDOUT19]

Great one! i 100% agree with your opinion on dupes, said it perfectly

[@Redolessence]

Thanks for watching!

[@gaborszucs777]

Thank you Steven for this interview 🙏 Thierry is one of my favourite perfumer 👌

[@christieo1761]

This was awesome! Thank you Steven! Great job!

[@julieth8014]

I love your channel. Keep it up, we are all grateful

[@roycearthur8060]

Amazing!. GURELAIN. Legend in our time!!. God Blessing, s. 🥳💯💝

[@raquelgeneve]

So handsome man ❤ Congratulations for have him in your chanel , great job❤❤❤🎉🎉

[@Jamief-xj9mb]

Interesting video. I really enjoyed it!

[@joeoud8465]

I'm totally agree, he really cares about his job ❤ thanks for a very gorgeous meeting,, I like this man really ❤ Big love to guerlain house ❤

[@ComeUnboxWithTheresa]

Steven i truly enjoyed this interview you should do more, He gave some Omazing stories plus great information.

[@hassanamin-o4o]

By far, you have made the best interview with the legend. Olivier Polge next?

[@michaelmcdonald9847]

I purchased Bois d’Armenie in Philly when I was last there and it’s incredible. It puzzles me why it was discontinued

[@dianejones2775]

The history of Guerlain was very interesting.

[@Redolessence]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@michaelmcdonald9847]

Guerlain is on a different planet compared to hyped “houses” like Azzarro, JPG, Paco, Versace, Emporio Armani. It’s offensive even including Guerlain in a sentence with those other brands

[@jameslunsford4168]

So cool I purchased a Mary Kay bottle @ a flea market just kind of on the spot. It resembled Chanel allure homme.. well I found out later TW was the perfumer and the name of the fragrance is “Domain” I like it a lot

[@daninadine686]

❤ GUERLAIN ❤

[@AV-ts5pr]

My favorite brand 👀

[@mikeb5651]

Great interview...very interesting. I would bet you were squirming when he asked you about dupes knowing that you regularly support dupe brands. It was like he was speaking right to you.

[@francescathegreat1]

Definitely got a scolding. This man did his homework.

[@lisacendalski7765]

I just purchased Naked Oud and it’s so beautiful. I also have Joyeuse Tuberuse, Neroli Outrenoir, and Joyeuse Tuberuse. All so beautiful.

[@storkonstage]

Well done. Perfuming is an art form. Mr. Wasser made Dali Homme. That is my favourite Wasser creation. A real piece of art. Never been copied. Dupes are repros just like posters or prints. Nothing beats the real thing. 💫👑👃🏼

[@mammuchan8923]

Just subscribed to your channel and I find this treasure! Guerlain is my favourite fragrance house. I was captivated by a bottle of L’Heure Bleue that I saw online with its intriguing history and exquisite bottle. I have always love science, especially chemistry, but I am convinced there’s some magic and alchemy happening when the fragrances are created.

[@Redolessence]

Welcome to the channel! I'm so glad you enjoy the content.

[@anag5568]

Great interview! So informational re: guerlain history. I had no idea they invented 💄 😮

[@AR-q8z]

3:57 "we invented the lipstick" i thought wasser was about to get angry and go off lol very passionate.

[@ricardovallbona3224]

One of the best conversations I have ever seen. Gerlain one of the best perfume houses, with many iconic perfumes, and a niche house within the commercial sector. It's a shame that they have made some of their classics worse with the current reformulations, ifra? or costs? The private line has some very good ones, in my opinion, but it lacks a totem like a vanille tobacco, promise, an aventus, a perfume that creates a trend. But above all, very interesting conversation.

[@irina0808]

Oh god Thierry Wasser 🎉 the best perfumer

[@drago4803]

We dont want those people welcoming us with fake smiles. Just sell it for a reasonable price and have no one disturb us while trying your fragrances.

[@DLC0579]

And you do this as well. You talk about the inspired versions (middle eastern fragrances). So, it's interesting.

[@michaelmcdonald9847]

What Cartier is to jewelry, Guerlain is to fragrance

[@Redolessence]

That is such a great way of putting it.

[@goodfay]

As far as dupes, most have original and dupes. I rarely buy dupes now, because i slowded down on buying scents. This was a great interview. Congratulations..Gems were dropped

[@AR-q8z]

Guerlain homme edt original with the silver front needs to be brought back. that was what got me into guerlain the new edp bottles don't smell half as good

[@latonyagipson-bowman9186]

Hey Steven 🙋🏾‍♀️, Wow Guerlain...ok let me watch

[@Redolessence]

Thank you for watching!

[@acegolemi3818]

Kudos for this wonderfull interview and massive respect and adoration for the amazing maison of Guerlain as well as the fine gentelman and great designer mr.Wasser ! And just my aspect and experience about the oh so abrasive topic of clones, well personally 🤔I've never needed to look into clones for any of the Guerlains I use, but admitedly if some clone house revives or does in some way better job than the original, than why not ?!? Looking at you YSL !!! 🧐 Brief and limited availability of the Bleu Electrique and somewhat anemic performance had me getting the Nashama Caprice. Well, its like getting a 500 +hp V8 for quarter or less of the price than a 300hp V6. It just pulls effortlessly, torque is immense, overtaking, long distance cruising, top speed etc. It does it all. So go figure it. Yeah the package and bottle are bit tacky, but who cares if the juice is rocking in every aspect. And this is from someone that really doesent have issue with paying premium prices if the performance is there. Now we just need Lattafa or the likes,to come out with clones of the La Rive Gauche line with as good as or better performance as with the Caprice, and we are onto something.🥳 Oh, and while we are at it, lets do Body Kuros and revive few other of its flankers as well. 😉🫡😎 My appologies for steering astray so back to the amazing brand in the video. Well, by some coincidence my sotd has been Habit Rouge Parfum.😊 Absolute stunner and I really need to extend a wholehearted appreciation and love to the amazing Delphine for this creation. Just Bravo! For the rest of the night I'll go for something darker with the new Boss Bottled Absolu . Cheers to all. p.s I already decided that tommorows sotd will be appreciation to this maison and Thierry, so def it'll be the stunning L'Homme Idéal L'Intense ! 😊😉

[@PaulineFarrell-rl2eu]

Cannot buy Guerlain in Ireland now. So sad l’heure bleu is my favourite

[@francescathegreat1]

Outstanding interview. I don’t like the promotion of dupes by influencers. They only confuse me. Why would someone want a dupe? Question: will you take down your dupe videos? What are your thoughts on dupes after this interview?

[@AZAbsolute]

I have Jicky, Vol de Nuit, Lheure Bleue, Shalimar, Mitsouko, la petite robe noir. Previously, I've had Jardins bagatelle, samsara, Liu, chamade, apres l'onde... I wish they'd bring back lheure bleue EDP, plus LHB body cream!

[@latonyagipson-bowman9186]

You smell like Napoleon The Third and his wife 😂😂

[@MrEddymayor]

I liked his take on dupes aka fakes and I think that's why I have a hard time getting dupes. I personally rather save up and get the experience of the original. And I don't know anyone for buying dupes, my wife has a couple and they're fantastic.

[@accesstotheredcarpet]

Not everyone can splurge $300 to $500 dollar price range. So people look for something similar or dupe to get as close as experience as the real thing. But sadly it’s fake.

[@MrEddymayor]

@@accesstotheredcarpet oh and I totally understand and agree. I believe that frags should cost over $300. But my brain seems to like originals more for some reason lol

[@gamalielcenteno4801]

Hey my friend, how are you doing? Hope you and your family and friends are all doing well.👍👍

[@Redolessence]

Thanks for the visit! I hope all is well!

[@michaelmcdonald9847]

Guerlain needs a brand new men’s release at a reasonable price that has wide distribution worldwide and ads worldwide

[@conniedominick6339]

What a wonderful interview! I would love to visit a Guerlain Boutique but my problem is that the only one I know of is in Epcot in Florida so you have to buy an expensive Disney Theme Park ticket just to be allowed to shop. Ridiculous

[@michaelmcdonald9847]

A standalone Guerlain boutique in America is rare, but I do know Neiman Marcus carries them

[@jeffreylin2690]

love guerlain! was this in the US or in europe?

[@Redolessence]

This was filmed at The Plaza Hotel in Manhattan.

[@LightOfJoy1]

There is not a right and a wrong way to enjoy perfumery. Sometimes we fragheads like to break a perfume apart to its components because a certain material or accord calls to us, but it's housed with another material that rubs us wrong for whatever reason (causes us personal distress due to memory association or other reason, a feeling of disgust, annoying, headache, etc.). Some of us embrace perfumery enough to not cast the entire perfume aside, appreciating it, but wanting to find something closer to what will cause those emotions to be evoked, unencumbered. So yes, there is a time and a place to enjoy a fragrance sniffing excursion. However, we must also take into account that many people across the world do not have access to luxury stores in Dubai. Many of your viewers, and even Thierry's followers, are enjoying their fragrance unveilings at home, through samples they've purchased. Their local malls don't carry Guerlain - at all. Their entire state or country doesn't carry Guerlain. Let's not try to change the terminology. A "dupe" is a perfume that doesn't claim to be made by the original company. Dupe companies have their own packaging, their own flacon, their own name. They are very clear on what they are. A "fake" is deceptive towards the customer itself. It's a total fabrication and lie. They are two very different things. I do thank you for this interview. Thierry is a story teller, and I think his question to you is very provocative and worth considering. You handled it well, and you're always the epitome of class and professionalism. Thank you for your channel, for your work, and your passion, Steven.

[@Mi3940]

GURLEN DIED WHEN IT'S TURNED"PINK"✌️

[@willc7861]

Thierry Wasser is a vanguard to Guerlain's legacy & prob the only thing keeping LVMH from watering it down into another cheap money grab.

[@AR-q8z]

Im sure lvmh cannot stand thierry wasser. He has respect for this fragrance house/brand so his a problem for them. one thing for sure if they mess around too much there is always chanel and dior who also make great fragrances

[@theresa3]

Thank you Ben for having Jagmeet on Meidastouch 🇺🇸 🇨🇦 He has been through a lot at such a young age yet is bringing good out of the bad. I hope Canadians don’t fall into the Maga Trumpism like Americans did!!!☠️

[@latonyagipson-bowman9186]

1828😮😮😮Wow

[@Redolessence]

Yup!

[@jardelgoat]

Tell this man to give us HR prive back 😢

[@AR-q8z]

he was scared there will be a dupe of it and took it off the market.

[@carl3240]

I'm just getting into perfumery as a customer. I'm trying to learn about this art. And it is an art and for me I don't like dupes and yes it's a fake with no personality. I want the real thing. Clones, dupes or whatever you want to call them is a stolen identity and I don't respect that. I did purchase one dupe in my history of perfumes. I said to myself nope not again. I have about 16 colognes from the house name brands. It is disrespectful to take somebody elses creatation

[@AR-q8z]

i can see why his annoyed there was a time a fake smelt like a fake. now the fake is 90 percent close to the real thing even if they are cutting corners the end result is very close. I myself refuse to wear dupe. i will have less but i'm not wearing fake

[@lucindahernandez3779]

I could watch him speak all day long. Dupes= An imposter a wannabe!

[@vadimpivovar7190]

Any good man fragrance? It seems more women oriented.

[@ajgunari]

The majority are unisex

[@Niki1968-s2f]

The Vetiver one seems to be a popular choice.

[@jso-pw1vy]

Guerlain has many fragrances that are male oriented. For example, there is the Habit Rouge line, the L'Homme Ideal line, and the Vetiver line. They have other fragrances that Guerlain identifies as iconic fragrances for me. And, as @ajgunari noted, many other fragrances are unisex.

[@michaelmcdonald9847]

Heritage EDT is one of the best male fragrances ever created

[@michaelmcdonald9847]

Dupes are solely for single people who are looking for compliments. No one who is truly passionate about perfume should be buying dupes, but people who are passionate about attention seeking will lol

[@Dee.M.]

In an ideal world, it would all be as he said. But when we know the surcharge from the big niche and designers brands that add to their products, it becomes more about the profit, than the sentiment. So the dupe market picked on that and filled in the spot for humans who want to enjoy nice scents, which should be within everyone’s reach. Or is it an elitist right only? Don’t hate the players, hate the game.

[@jonathonlee9081]

you spoke way too long wanted more time on Wasser

[@Dee.M.]

Dupes are here to stay, and for a good reason. Mr wasser can continue to live in his world of luxury, while most people of the world live day to day. How dare you take even that from them?

[@gabimassi8265]

I am done with this brand, since the discontinued LIDGE Eau Extreme... sorry Guerlain...