Live interview with Olivier Cresp, perfumer, Akro Fragrances, on Love At First Scent ep 227

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Episode 227 of Love At First Scent
This was a KZbin Live broadcast streamed on Friday 12th November 2021. Unscripted. Unedited. Unrehearsed.
In this episode, I interviewed none other than Olivier Cresp, creator of Angel, Light Blue, Midnight Poison, Jungle Pour Homme as well as the entire range from Akro.
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[Samples provided by the brand.]
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Persolaise is not affiliated in any way to any brands*, wholesalers, retailers or organisations involved with the fragrance industry. All reviews are entirely independent. Content is never 'sponsored' by any external agencies. Some reviews are based on samples provided by brands; others are based on samples obtained by the author. This has no bearing on the content of the reviews.
[* In November 2020, I was commissioned to complete a writing project by the brand Amouage. The project may or may not have a bearing on the scents released by the brand from 2021 onwards. At the time of writing this note, my intention is to continue mentioning and reviewing all Amouage scents released up to the end of 2020, except in posts/articles where perfumes from several brands are included and presented as part of a selection/collection (eg ‘best of’ posts and lists).]
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[@linettelow]

What a wonderful, humble, spirited guest Olivier is! I smiled listening to his stories of inspiration, testing prototypes with his wife as she strolled through markets, and tailoring his combinations with insights received from trusted sources (eg. the blending of mate in tea fragrances, or use of birch for smoke in tobacco). Thank you both for sharing, we appreciate it so much and hope you’re all having a lovely time. 💙

[@Persolaise]

And thank YOU for watching.

[@jodylhagen2400]

I finally splurged (after buying 2 discover sets) and purchased a full bottle of Smoke! This fragrance reminds me of my dear father (he passed away over 20 years ago). It smells like fresh tobacco, rolling paper, and the first puff of smoke. I have a hard time explaining what it smells like when I wear it or how it makes me feel....comfort, love, strengthen. I do not smoke, but this smells divine on my skin!

[@Persolaise]

Ah, how fascinating that it has a deeply emotional effect on you too.

[@dcjimr1]

My local perfume shop just started carrying the Akro line so I'm excited to try them. Excellent interview, Mr. P!

[@Persolaise]

Wonderful. I hope you like them. And thanks for watching.

[@lynnleglaire4819]

Persolaise…one of the best interviewers ever. I see a compilation of your interviews in print being a best seller. Angel …I have so many stories about that one. Looking forward to smelling Akro! Thanks!

[@Persolaise]

Oh my goodness, I'm flattered, thank you.

[@western-oud1898]

One of my favourite perfumers..thank you Mr P ❤

[@Persolaise]

Thanks for watching.

[@dsldude1152]

Wow Olivier Cresp is an absolute gent. Very knowledgeable, but fun and honest with it.

[@Persolaise]

Agreed. Many thanks for watching.

[@armallthetime]

It's very very early in Bangkok right now so I'll watch the whole interview a bit later. I don't own any of Mr. Creap's creations at the moment but I admire him nonetheless. A true legend of my generation. Waiting for Akro's samples to arrive.

[@Persolaise]

I hope you enjoy the Akros.

[@storkonstage]

What a wonderful interview! Yesterday I used Moschino Uomo?. Such a beautiful Italian style summer fragrance from the nineties. It's happy, fresh, sweet, woody, without citrus but with a beautiful kumquat coriander Brazilian rosewood accord. Long lasting and soo nice. Monsieur Cresp is a master perfumer indeed!

[@Persolaise]

Thanks very much indeed for writing.

[@ryangustin2195]

Possibly the greatest interview with a perfumer ever. I’ve seen quite a few but this is my favorite 🤩 two legends in one vid and can’t wait t try out Akro Smoke

[@Persolaise]

Woah, praise indeed! Thanks, Ryan. I hope Olivier agrees to come back for another chat soon.

[@albertopozzi1364]

Really a great interview! And Monsieur Cresp is so humble and charming! Thank you, Persolaise

[@Persolaise]

Many thanks for watching.

[@valentinna7183]

This man created my favourite perfumes : L'eau par Kenzo, Black Opium, Lacoste pour Femme, Valentina, YSL Mon Paris , Eros pour Femme ,Midnight Poison, Ange ou Demon ,Angel, Light Blue, Noa , Jesus del Pozo Duende, Boucheron Place Vendome , 90%of the Nina's beautiful perfumes.... I know the list is longer but I didn't try all his creations, I'm sure I'll discover many more wonderful scents.

[@Persolaise]

He’s very talented. Thanks for watching.

[@empera3zz]

Lovely interview. Mr Cresp have gorgeous smile ❤ you are great host.

[@Persolaise]

That’s very kind - thanks for watching.

[@PetitOiseau13]

Wonderful! I loved listening to Olivier’s valuable insights. Such lovely memories over the course of an extensive career. The story of his neighbours inquiring about Angel in the building is especially endearing. Regards from Canada 🍁

[@Persolaise]

Thanks for watching.

[@clarezimberlin8729]

Wow. That was an incredibly wonderful interview. Well done to both of you, such an achievement... So glad to be able to experience this.

[@Persolaise]

Thank you so much for watching.

[@sandromateush9650]

Great interview!!!

[@Persolaise]

Thank you.

[@Gonzalo_K]

Super cool guy! Excellent intervew as always P

[@Persolaise]

Many thanks!

[@annemiekevandenbelt2971]

Lovely interview 🙌🏻 and indeed, wonderful to share the perfume passion for a few moments with such an esteemed craftsman and artist as Monsieur Cresp… And I’m going to order the Akro samples soon, because you both have made me very curious!

[@Persolaise]

I think the discovery set is well worth checking out. Thanks for watching.

[@angelajuneholmes4933]

Just ordered the discovery set 😊x

[@Persolaise]

Brilliant!

[@cortneyperfume_madness480]

How exciting!!!!!!!!💜💜💜

[@Persolaise]

I know :-)

[@natalialukiyanova1868]

Wou! What a guest!

[@Persolaise]

He was superb, right?

[@natalialukiyanova1868]

It was great interview!

[@MattyS54]

brilliant discussion thanks! love his work on the Akro line and own a bottle of Awake (by far my fave coffee-centric scent) & Haze which is extremely original. look forward to the 7th release and would love to hear even more detail about the scents...seems like Mr Cresp is happy to talk at length about the compositions :)

[@Persolaise]

Thanks very much. Yes, I’m very curious about the seventh one too.

[@belairscents]

Great master perfumer! I love dune pour homme, Versace men eau fraiche, the new Gentleman by givenchy....among others! But with all respect I can't stand angel is too overwhelming & gives me headaches too! But his body of work is huge👍🏆 great interview mate! Cheerio🥂

[@Persolaise]

Many thanks for watching. Angel is certainly polarising.

[@belairscents]

@@Persolaise absolutely! You're welcome🙏

[@brunoborremans1952]

Arrange a second interview please. :) I love Night, Haze, Smoke and Malt. Great and different perfumery.

[@Persolaise]

Maybe we should have him back when they release the 7th one.

[@natalialukiyanova1868]

My daughter is also Anaïs

[@Persolaise]

Wonderful.

[@rizwanrahim2416]

Great conversation but unfortunately Akro is not present in Doha n they don't ship to Doha........

[@Persolaise]

That's a shame. Maybe they will one day soon. Thanks for watching.

[@aliceduparcq425]

Bonsoir Dariush and Olivier! An Angel question if I may. I’d love to know… is the legend true that when Monsieur Mugler smelt your first submission for Angel, he asked you to make it ‘weirder’? How did you add the ‘weirdness’? Xx

[@Persolaise]

Thanks for this, Alice. I think I've read this somewhere too.

[@natalialukiyanova1868]

I will always love Elle, creations of Cacharel, of course Femme Lacoste. Indeed, secret in simplicity.

[@Persolaise]

I seem to remember liking Elle too. Thanks for watching.

[@tahina9686]

Makes sense your daughter's name is Anaïs... 💜

[@Persolaise]

Thank you for watching.