Michael Edwards, American Legends, live interview on Persolaise Love At First Scent episode 465

[@annemiekevandenbelt2971]

What a lovely interview, thank you Mr. P! I must admit I had never heard of Michael Edwards much before, but I ordered Perfume Legends from his website straight away! Next June 11th I am giving a little workshop/presentation about (vintage) perfumery of my own in a local vintage and curiosa shop where I sometimes find vintage bottles. I think Michael's book might be very helpful as I am giving shape to that, so I hope it will arrive in time! :D

[@Persolaise]

I expect you’ll find the book extremely useful. Thanks for watching.

[@elaine6705]

I could listen to him all day. Love perfume history.

[@Persolaise]

Me too. Thanks for watching.

[@justaddlight]

OMG An amazing interview! Something about that accent just feels RIGHT when it comes to recounting history. 😄💜 Yeah, I suppose I watch too much tv. 😂

[@Persolaise]

I know what you mean.

[@maisali3152]

I was transfixed by this interview. It's my first time listening to Michael. I could listen to you both for 8 hours! What a wonderful storyteller. I love perfume and love history. Thank you so much Persolaise.

[@Persolaise]

I’m so pleased. Do check out the interview he did on my channel last year.

[@Gendergoblin123]

One of your best interviews, Mr. P!

[@Perfumedmemoirs]

Yes, I totally agree 🤍

[@Persolaise]

That's very, very kind. Thank you.

[@MoahGentle]

I second that, or third ☺️ Great questions, great answers/stories. Imma look this book up! Well done. 👍🏻 🎉❤

[@Persolaise]

@@MoahGentle I really do appreciate all these comments -- thank you.

[@angelajuneholmes4933]

Wonderful man and a great live interview . Thank you so much 😊

[@islandhome3]

I needed five thumbs up for this! I ordered both books.

[@Persolaise]

Wonderful. I hope you enjoy them.

[@danielbarros_1001perfumes]

I'm half way through. Savoring every word. Delightful and a lot of fun. Well done, again, Mr Edwards! 👏🏼

[@Persolaise]

Many thanks for watching.

[@danielbarros_1001perfumes]

@@Persolaise I meant halfway through the book. The interview I saw in full 😊👏🏼

[@DS_P8]

Thank you for this fantastic interview. Thoughts and reflections drawn with flair, intelligence, humor and backed with experience and knowledge... treasure is here.

[@Persolaise]

Thanks very much for this kind comment.

[@babuzar]

Excellent interview as always. Thank you Mr. Edwards and Mr. P.

[@Persolaise]

Thank you so much for watching.

[@karenmarin5926]

Fantastic show - do get Michael to do Master Classes with you!!!! 👍👍👍

[@Persolaise]

Let’s see what we can do 😉

[@jinomoreto4677]

Amazing chat!! Thank you both!

[@Persolaise]

Thanks very much for watching.

[@Athanatos250]

Beautiful interview. Thank you to you both.

[@Persolaise]

Thanks for taking the time to write this.

[@lisaesposito7317]

What a fantastic interview, man, history! It’s a beautiful thing when a historian is also a good story teller 😊 I just ordered a copy 🤓

[@Persolaise]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@andreeaschumacher]

That was such an amazing interview. Can we have a part 2?

[@Persolaise]

One day, hopefully.

[@andreeaschumacher]

@@Persolaise Mr. P, I forgot to ask you: your guest was talking about a perfume created by Sophia G called Sex. I couldn.t find it on Wiki Perfume or Fragrantica. Can you tell us more? Is this Outrageous! by FM?

[@Persolaise]

@@andreeaschumacher Good question. I think it's either this one: www.parfumo.com/Perfumes/SPerfume/100_Love Or this one: www.parfumo.com/Perfumes/Michel_Germain/Sexual

[@ruthcastillocastilla2847]

What an amazing, beautiful and fascinating interview!! I truly enjoyed every second!

[@Persolaise]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@angelajuneholmes4933]

Antonia ,s flowers was just wonderful, like a beautiful flower shop and very freesia led to my nose . Delighted it’s on its way back .

[@Persolaise]

I never tried it. I wonder if fans will like the new version.

[@auroraborealis9490]

How this interview lived up to my expectations, so grateful to you both💚. Ernest Shiftan seems a fascinating character, Bois de Jasmin has a post Perfumers on Perfume: Ernest Shiftan with extensive quotes, I find it very good.

[@Persolaise]

Ah, thanks very much indeed. I'll look for it.

[@railiarbus5472]

Thank you both so much! ✨

[@Persolaise]

Thanks for watching.

[@fatimafanta]

Incredible Mr P. Thank you

[@Persolaise]

Thanks for watching.

[@Sliceisnice850]

If Mr. Edwards tires of perfume writing and lecturing, he’d have a bright future as a voice actor. Could listen to him read the labels of soup cans. Thanks for this fantastic interview.

[@Persolaise]

Totally agree!

[@jinomoreto4677]

He could have his own show, the David Attenborough of perfumery. :)

[@Persolaise]

Absolutely.

[@adrianazalcedworak1814]

Thank you Mr. P. for this masterful interview. I have the original Legends book from the 90s and I have enjoyed it for three decades, so much that I had to get the update. I can’t wait to get my hands n the American Legends. Very enjoyable interview need.

[@Persolaise]

Thanks very much indeed. Yes, the books are indispensable.

[@ncpmadhead]

Loved this!! Great stuff 👏

[@Persolaise]

So glad!

[@ScentedSab]

Wonderful interview!

[@Persolaise]

Thank you.

[@missalayin]

Oh gosh, now I have to add these books to my wishlist, competing with the perfume I want to buy. How am I going to decide? 😱 Fascinating interview, what an incredible person Michael Edwards is.

[@Persolaise]

More decisions! The books are wonderful.

[@juandelacruzfraganciadelac1224]

I tried to get off work early to catch this live but missed by 10min.

[@Persolaise]

Oh, I'm so sorry about that.

[@juandelacruzfraganciadelac1224]

@@Persolaise not your fault it was my boss fault..lol

[@margaritamaciasdealba5011]

Love this world of perfums. From México 🇲🇽 All your videos are a Master class 💯

[@Persolaise]

You're very, very kind -- thank you.

[@a2zin125]

"The French look at perfume as art, but to Americans it's all about money!" Isn't everything in America about money? Great video!

[@Persolaise]

Well, I don’t know about ‘everything’, but I guess Michael was making a broad point.

[@aom9802]

How much money did the Lauder family contribute for the writing of this book? It’s patently obvious. As for Giorgio- people wearing it were banned from restaurants in Beverly Hills and Los Angeles for its noxious smell- yet Mr. Edwards talks about Giorgio as a great creation. Very disappointed in Michael Edwards.

[@Persolaise]

Thanks for watching. According to stories, people were ‘banned’ from wearing Dior Poison as well, but that’s another scent many people adore.

[@greymomma]

Giorgio was extremely popular, but also extremely bold and fragrant. I don’t know your age, so don’t know if you experienced the time it was popular. But I remember going into the office wearing it with fellow ladies wearing it. Yes, in small areas, multiple ladies wearing Giorgio, especially with some who had over sprayed, there were complaints. It wasn’t a noxious fragrance. But it was bolder than the fragrances before. This was the start of bold scents. But it was also the beginning of when barriers on perfumers were discussed because of all the bold perfumes. People’s allergies and discomfort were brought into play. The time was big, bold, beautiful fragrance!! But unfortunately it created, or at least opened the door, to cautions on future perfume ingredients and creations.

[@greymomma]

@@Persolaise you’re so right Mr. P. The whole time was bold fragrance. Unfortunately it also was the beginning of talks on ‘allergies’, and peoples’ discomfort in work places etc., and thus began the “perhaps we should consider banning some ingredients”. :(

[@danielbarros_1001perfumes]

Did you read the book?

[@TColoradoF]

Not sure you have a right to be disappointed. He doesn’t owe you anything. I think Estee Lauder had one of the best reputations for quality in the 90s. I was young, and anything Estee Lauder was “super fancy,” a dream product.