Persolaise Love At First Scent 08 - live perfume reviews - feat. Creed, Lalique, Guerlain

[@elleayah6553]

I just discovered your Chanel and binge watched all 8 episodes in 2 days! Love your reviews.👍👍👍😊

[@Persolaise]

Oh my goodness! Really?? That's amazing. Thanks so much for letting me know. Episode 9 will be here in just a few hours.

[@cheapimitation2242]

Whenever I feel sad I revisit this video and watch your review of Viking again, epic and also completely accurate!

[@Persolaise]

Well, I hope you don't feel the need to revisit it very often. But thanks for watching and writing.

[@mayaluna11]

I'm a newer sub who learned about your passion for Viking and this iconic review. I saved it as therapy, as a long suffering colleague of a Viking over sprayer. My patience has been rewarded richly.

[@Persolaise]

Ha! This made me laugh. Thanks for watching.

[@anenemiesanemone]

It's a pleasure to watch you elucidating fragrances with such eloquence and passion, you've got to do more of these 'love at first scent' they're fascinating ✌️

[@Persolaise]

That's so kind, thank you. And I promise, I'll try to do more soon. Thanks for watching :-)

[@MrJwhdz1]

That lalique packaging is bonkers and the bottle is stunning! Would love to get my nose on this one for sure. LOVED your reaction to Creed's Viking, lol - your face and aside remarks had me dying!! I've not gotten my nose on this one and if im ever in need of a good laugh, i think I'll visit my nearest Creed counter based on this excellent review. 😊😊😊

[@Persolaise]

Thanks so much for watching :-) What can I say... I guess I can't hide my true feelings :-D Although I can't imagine smiling while sniffing Viking! And yes, isn't that Lalique packaging something else???

[@timothys9288]

I'm not sure what you're smelling but Viking is excellent and very easy to smell the 'layers' from the bottle cap/opening. Viking goes from citrus-mint in the opening to more something similar to Pasha de Cartier when the woods kick in, then finishes hours later with salty/aquatic woods. Next, Le Frenchy is oddly named since it smells like an homage to Acqua di Parma Colonia, which is clearly a classic Italian fragrance. I love it and it's basically like an EDP version of Colonia. The name kills me because it should be called Le Italiano, LOL. It's literally a 'punchier' Colonia. If you don't believe me, spray Colonia and Le Frenchy on cards in different rooms, (so you don't assume you're crossing them up), and then tell me how I'm wrong. I still adore Le French because I bought it at California Disneyland on a trip with my brother and niece in 2019. I don't understand your hate for Creed. Are there any Creed fragrances you like? How about Spice & Wood or Bois du Portugal? I think those are fantastic fragrances. A few of my favorites in my 100+ bottle wardrobe.

[@Persolaise]

Thanks very much for taking the time to write. I understand Creed have a huge and loyal following, but I’ve never found anything from them that I’ve enjoyed smelling.

[@Persolaise]

😂 Unless I’m mistaken, I’ve never met anyone at Creed.

[@herakleiaandreadi7242]

😮 really!!! You are jawdropping fabulous in every way 🙌 Thanks for sharing 💟

[@Persolaise]

Herakleia Andreadi Thank YOU for watching and for taking the time to leave a comment 🙏

[@yelenakesselman5868]

The Lalique bottle is a beautiful display piece, but no need for the extra box contraption and overly complex press release. Overkill I think. I understand your feeling of the Warszawa fragrance - I have yet to try Guerlain’s Russie release due to the fear of being disappointed.

[@Persolaise]

Yes, totally agree about the Lalique bottle :-) Quite stunning. Thanks for writing.

[@othonize]

Hello, how are you? From this exclusive line which is the most striking and lasting? Top 3

[@Persolaise]

Othon Oliveira Hi. Thanks very much. Sorry, but I’m not sure which brand you mean.

[@othonize]

Which of the three fragrances of this collection, noir premier Is it more striking and lasting?

[@christinemp7154]

Your videos are always a burst of sunshine - thank you! Glad to know I'm not the only person who sniffed Viking and put the bottle down so fast I nearly knocked the display over. Can I ask if the le Frenchy bottle is hard to spray? I have an Odori in the same design and getting juice on my arm is like writing with a brick.

[@Persolaise]

Thanks very much indeed for watching... and I love your Creed story. In which esteemed establishment did you nearly ruin the display :-D I had no trouble at all spraying Le Frenchy... and I don't think I have particularly large hands!

[@christinemp7154]

Harvey Nicks, poor lambs. Confession: I do own and like Angelique Encens, although if this ever scented Marlene Dietrich then I'm Greta Garbo.

[@Persolaise]

Confession duly noted, Ms Garbo :-)

[@angelinegiselle]

your description of the lalique reminds me of gianfranco ferre when you mentioned 80s...! the creed was hilarious !! so sad that i missed this episode..... le frenchie is a suitable name because verveine and vétiver are very classic and traditional french ingredients used in many products. i would say it's more french rather than a guerlain or perfume name, if that makes sense. at some point in your overview of puredistance, fragrances such Chloe (Karl Lagerfeld ?? some strong peachy scent) came to mind, not sure why but i guess Poison sort of gets on with a group that includes Chloe, Giorgio Beverly Hills (i hated this one !), Montana and Elizabeth Taylor Diamonds. all were strong with some fruity element although the montana was not fruity but strong and amberish. i must make it for your next episode !! miss the interactive fun !

[@Persolaise]

Yes, it's like all those 80s gems! Properly retro. And as for Creed... let's just agree to see the funny side of it :-) Thanks for watching.

[@angelajuneholmes4933]

Poison was spoilt for me and I did own it and rather liked it but someone at work used to wear it and much much too much and it became unbearable. The same with the other heavy hitters of the time which needed to be worn with care - Fendi and Paloma Picasso and Boucheron all of which I adored .

[@Persolaise]

Ahh... I love those classics. Thanks for watching.

[@NicStrawberryBlonde]

Enjoyed this so much, hilarious as well as an education!

[@Persolaise]

Oh good :-D I guess that makes Viking somewhat bearable. Thanks so much for watching.

[@gunmetal2445]

Hope to see you back on KZbin soon! Speaking of Ouds, have you tried Dusita Parfums Oudh Infini or any of the Areej le Dore?

[@Persolaise]

Thanks very much :-) I did try the Dusita a little while ago, but I'd have to check my notes to see what I made of it. And no, I'm not familiar with the Areej, I'm afraid.

[@lgsoltek]

Thank you for the video! Your reaction to Viking cracked me up, LOL. Now I have to smell it, just to see how bad it is!

[@Persolaise]

Oh dear... well, at least I provided some entertainment :-D Thanks for watching!

[@toeantjemani]

amazing packaging

[@Persolaise]

Thanks for watching.

[@Flaconesse]

I am testing my sample of Viking while you are talking about it and was thinking, I have a mouthwash that smells better...I will never understand the hype about Creed (maybe because I have no batchelor degree),....even if I have a bottle of Virgin Island Water in my collection. But I call it the "Guilty Pleasure Collection" because it somehow has a very trashy vibe. Just like Gaby on a swimming pool back in the 90ies in a german suburb: Coconut suntan oil and a limelike synthetic lemonade.

[@Persolaise]

I guess we all need some trashiness sometimes... but as you say, without ridiculous hype. Thanks for watching 😊

[@edpholiczka]

I got the sample of Warszawa quite some time ago. I'm not really super in love with it.

[@Persolaise]

Oh, that's a shame. It definitely made a positive first impression on me. I'll have to revisit it soon.

[@senorfragancia838]

Hello there I just discovered your channel looking for info about Illusion Captive by Lalique, great channel and great review, I like so much that im thinking of sacrified myself and take that bottle of Viking from Creed if you dont like it in fact any creed. i like them all but sadly i cant afford them.

[@Persolaise]

Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to leave a comment :-) Yes, those Creeds are pretty pricey!

[@f.msimply2040]

Interesting thank you 🌹

[@Persolaise]

perfumes addict Thanks very much for watching.

[@lizseville1]

I've been getting samples of some of the perfumes you test just for interest. I won't bother with the Creed. The looks on your face tell me all I need know!!

[@Persolaise]

Oh wow, really? Which ones have you got? And what have you thought of them? As for the Creed... I guess there's nothing left for me to say! Thanks for watching.

[@lizseville1]

Persolaise Perfumes - I tried Etat Libre Like This and You or Someone Like You and Vera Profumo - each of the edps. I wouldn't wear You or Someone Like You but I found it interesting. I am very pleased with my samples of Kiki and Mito but need more time with these. Perhaps you can help me by telling me what Voile d'Extrait is in terms of strength?

[@Persolaise]

Ah, you went for Vero. I'm so pleased. But first, the Etat Libre. Yes, it's probably a bit of an oddball, but I'm glad you found it interesting. Back to Vero... Unless I'm mistaken, the voiles are the same formula as the extraits, but they are more diluted, which makes them somewhat lighter-feeling. Vero's edps are slightly - but noticeably - different formulae from her extraits, so it's worth checking out both. I think I wrote something about this on my blog ages ago... Found it! Here's a link: persolaise.blogspot.co.uk/2010/10/review-showcase-vero-profumo.html

[@MrAmirr76]

Super great video as usual,It is always great to hear your thoughts about different parfumes brother that's why you get always 5/5!!Thx for the share . i 'm drinking a cup of tea now and watching the super video!! cheers bro Ps. Your super Happy shirt gets 5* as well :)!!

[@Persolaise]

That's really kind, thank you. I really appreciate your taking the time to leave a comment :-)

[@Curdle7]

“See creed doesn’t want to play with persolaise haha that face was priceless

[@Persolaise]

:-D Thanks for watching... and yes... this wasn't an auspicious Creed moment for me.

[@dozerrrrr]

This episode had me rolling... Av***** fanboy here😅

[@Persolaise]

I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks very much indeed for watching.

[@angelajuneholmes4933]

Is the creed going to be in your hopefully worst top ten then ? 😜

[@Persolaise]

No comment :-)

[@angelajuneholmes4933]

Persolaise Perfumes oh you spoilsport. I know you are saving them for a Best of .

[@het_gele_teken]

Oh dear now I have to smell Viking too... Not a fan of Aventus too, sampled it twice, thoroughly underwhelmed both times. Can't see why others go gaga over it. Very expensive for what it is IMO. Viking is even more expensive... BTW what a load of b*llocks in the press release but I'm sure it's not unlike what a lot of other brands do: fairy tales for grown ups.

[@Persolaise]

Yes, I'd say Aventus is the very definition of overhyped. But plenty of people seem to like it, so go figure. As always, thanks for watching :-)

[@het_gele_teken]

Smelled Viking on paper yesterday. Not my cup of tea but not offensive either! The blotter smells quite nice after one day in the breast pocket of my coat... Does have "that Creed-iness" though, it reminds me of Creed's Royal Oud (the only Oud I like, just not its price) a bit.

[@Persolaise]

Fair enough :-) I haven't enjoyed it at all, I'm afraid.

[@oscarbjorck8720]

Finally, honest review of Creed viking... Viking is really s**t.... Excuse me 🙈

[@Persolaise]

Ha! 😂 Well, some people love it. You and I aren’t amongst that group.

[@oscarbjorck8720]

No we're not 🤣 I agree with you that it's a brand that should know better... It's complete and utter crap 😂

[@dyson3509]

Glad I don't share all of your noses. The description of this scent in this video is COMPLETELY inaccurate, even if one doesn't like it.

[@taniafilomena595]

I think Love in White smells like toilet spray 😂 Quite liked Asian Green Tea though.

[@Persolaise]

Yes, I think you're not the first person to have expressed similar sentiments about LIW... ;-)

[@Curdle7]

19:32

[@Persolaise]

Ooooh... can I bear to click...?

[@sabrinasjourney]

lalique bottle looks like dragonfly wings

[@Persolaise]

sabrinasjourney Absolutely. It’s beautiful 😊

[@dhruvmini01]

Is it bad that I am thoroughly entertained by your pain from Viking! Creed is definitely an overrated house. Royal Mayfair and their older creations I think are far more interesting as they are a bit delicate and classic. However most of their newer stuff is okay. Millisemme imperial is nice and aventus is decent as well but both perform abysmally on skin.

[@Persolaise]

You can be as entertained as you like 😂 That’s why I smell these beauties: so you don’t have to. Thanks for watching.