Top 10 perfumes for autumn 2023 - sophisticated scents on Persolaise Love At First Scent episode 395

[@alanhansen8218]

of my own doing, I’m convinced that lesser Frederic Malle creations should be referred to as ‘malleware.’

[@Persolaise]

Ha! Good one.

[@programeditor1119]

I bought my husband a bottle of Encre Noir recently, and he loves it; I'm glad, because I am such a big fan of Lalique and Lorson.

[@Persolaise]

Excellent - great choice!

[@waliamanik1]

You mentioned …… lives in your fridge. Could you make a video on perfume storage please.

[@Persolaise]

I don’t think I have enough to say to fill a whole video. Wherever possible, I store my perfumes in a cool cupboard. Five or six of my precious extraits live in the fridge.

[@pattieschulte700]

I adored Samsara back in its day.

[@Persolaise]

It’s beautiful.

[@devourtheirsouls]

Oooh, Iris Gris! I remember this video, I’m humbly happy we managed to contribute to a smile! You deserve it!

[@Persolaise]

That was a wonderful broadcast -- thanks again.

[@angelajuneholmes4933]

I love Mitsouko so much and perfect for this season and indeed every season . 😊

[@Persolaise]

You’re absolutely right!

[@dave21802180]

I spent part of the weekend helping a friend shop for his father’s birthday gift. My exact words where “you should get him a bottle of Terre D’Hermes. It’s sophisticated and approachable… the bottle looks great… and it is Hermes…what’s not to like” Glad to see that I haven’t led him astray :)

[@Persolaise]

Excellent recommendation 😉 Thanks for watching.

[@Sarah-gf9ed]

I love Mitsouko! Beautiful and elegant fragrance! I much prefer the older fragrances. I have the EDT and love it! Takes me to a different era.

[@Persolaise]

Yes, it absolutely does.

[@rajgandhi11]

I love Gris Dior. Smells very sophisticated and elegant. I think it’s completely unisex and good for any season.

[@Persolaise]

Good to know -- enjoy wearing it.

[@L-Ondee]

Diorama. No idea why nobody seems to speak about it. The modern version is in rather nice shape and the Roudnitska dna is definitely there. Elegantly sophisticated? Definitely

[@Persolaise]

I really like that one too. Must try to dig out my bottle.

[@renadistasio510]

I think Dior has done a great job keeping Diorama, Diorella, and Dioressence (my favorite of the three) in great shape. Diorissimo, unfortunately, not so much. And relative bargains at about $130 for 3.4 ounces.

[@L-Ondee]

@@renadistasio510 I totally agree. Also Eau Fraiche and Diorling are worth a try. Both have a beautiful vintage feel to them.

[@mehdishekarforoush2209]

I picked "Etat Libre d'Orange Attaquer Le Soleil Marquis De Sade" for this fall and winter. I don't know why people don't talk about it, t's significantly underrated. An utmost artistic fragrance you MUST try. I usually bought 1 full bottle out of trying about 50 samples or so and this one was the winner. Believe me man, there is something very mysterious about it that can magic anybody, it's dark, rich, masculine but at the ame time very wearable. Believe me, try it and them remember my comment here

[@Persolaise]

I’m fairly certain I reviewed it on my site a few years ago. I don’t think I was taken with it, but I know it found many fans.

[@mehdishekarforoush2209]

@@Persolaise OK, fair enough 👍

[@pattieschulte700]

Lovely video.

[@Persolaise]

Thanks very much for watching.

[@lizseville1]

Ending with Mitsouko - well, absolutely- great selection xx

[@Persolaise]

Thanks very much!

[@alicewamp]

Ooo I love Pour Monsieur. I often wear it to bed. It indeed feels sophisticated.

[@Persolaise]

It’s great, right?

[@alicewamp]

it's spring here in Melbourne Australia and it feels perfect for spring too. I need to flip back 6 months so I can find your spring scents. It's always a bit topsy-turvy watching and reading about season specific recommendations from the opposite hemisphere, but enjoyable all the same. @@Persolaise

[@Olichanel]

Therapized (therapised in the UK). Thank you for the wonderful list!

[@Persolaise]

And thank YOU for watching.

[@deborahselincourt8060]

Hello Sir, your shirt is beautiful, as always ❤

[@Persolaise]

Thanks very much.

[@lynnleglaire4819]

What’s great list. I’m happy our contributions towards a bottle of Iris Gris made you so happy. You’re a wonderful gift receiver. Mitouko is one of my favorites. I wear it often and am complimented on it often. In fact, it’s one of my few perfumes that garners attention…people just want to know at I’m wearing. I’m happy to learn that the new extrait is wonderful. Thank you!

[@Persolaise]

Thanks very much indeed. Mitsouko is utter perfection.

[@liselotteamblat6953]

I love the days at work when I'm alone, Persolaise's videos accompany me at lunch break without earphones ! And it makes me want to dig my Pour Monsieur samples a scent I've been complimented upon in a Parisian swimming pool so diffusive indeed !

[@Persolaise]

Ha! I’m picturing all your colleagues having to put up with my rambling. Thank you so much for watching.

[@scent.sketch]

Cologne Blanche is one of my favorites from Dior. I have read an interview from 2000’s with Hedi and apparently this was the smell of Dior Homme boutiques.

[@Persolaise]

Ah, that makes sense. It’s a wonderfully unassuming piece of work.

[@phyllisiervello]

Great Video! Thank you and have an awesome Autumn!

[@Persolaise]

Thank you - you too.

[@katieskoglund]

I recently went to FM in Los Angeles to try Heaven Can Wait. I didn't fall in love, but I did end up purchasing The Moon. I like the combination of a sweet scent with oud. I've also been layering Montale Aoud Cuir d’Arabie with Tauerville Rose Flash. Rose Flash on its own is a little too jammy/syrupy for me, but layered on top with oud it's fantastic. Other favorites for fall right now: 1.) Amouage Opus XIV - Royal Tobacco 2.) Tom Ford Tobacco Oud 3.) Clive Christian Blonde Amber 4.) Lubin Korrigan 5.) Serge Lutens Ambre Sultan 6.) Penhaligon's Legacy of Petra 7.) Areej Le Doré Oud Luwak 8.) Hermès Hermessence Cardamusc 9.) Andy Tauer Lonestar Memories 10.) Carthusia Terra Mia

[@Persolaise]

Oh wow -- I might try that Tauer/Montale combo.

[@storkonstage]

Oh yes, autumn 🍁🍂. The leaves are still green here in Holland. We have a great warm fall week coming. What a wonderful list. Thank you. Especially the Chanel Pour Monsieur and Encre Noir, almost forgot I have a bottle. Vetiver, leafy smells. And someone mentioned Caron Yatagan. Definitely a fall fragrance. I wear L'instant de Guerlain edp a lot in autumn. I tend to the more spicy sweet chypres. And talking about sweetness. I just want to break a lance for Mancera Tonka Cola. I just had to purchase a full bottle. It's the best Mancera I ever smelled. It's a fun perfume with indeed a very realistic Coca Cola smell. But it's much deeper than you think. The Sicilian lemon and cinnamon opening is so good. The patchouli is amazing and sturdy. The tonka vanilla with labdanum and benzoin base is almost to die for. I'm really pleasantly surprised by this Mancera. A brand where I sometimes have some doubts about. Well, I wish you a great autumn season with a beautiful Indian Summer coming week.

[@Persolaise]

Oooh, I'll have to seek out the Mancera.

[@june1319]

You’re not a snob: you’re sensible with nice manners and a good sense of style.

[@Persolaise]

Thank you… I do my best! 😉

[@algebraist1997]

Fall is ideal for Mitsouko, though I wear it all year. It's the only perfume along with Shalimar and No. 19 that require me to restrain myself, lest I use up bottles too quickly. My other loves are La Myrrhe and Iris Silver Mist but for those, I don't feel like any person is a worthy canvas and I enjoy them on blotter at my desk in private to be in awe as they develop in slow motion.

[@jori7398]

Chanel 19 very much Yes.

[@Persolaise]

I think that’s a wonderful way to experience and enjoy scents - pick them up throughout the day to smell them.

[@christinemp7154]

Came in a little late and missed the Heaven Can Wait segment. I'm with you - not only do I love it, I surprised myself my buying a FB (not always a Malle fan). It's delicate but delightful.

[@Persolaise]

Ah, I'm so pleased you're a fan too.

[@gintonique2387]

Love Mitsouko so much! Together with Féminité du Bois my everlasting love affair. 😍 Another lovely choice for fall is Gris Charnel. Cosy and warm, like an embrace.

[@Persolaise]

Feb is just heavenly.

[@900miniatureponies]

My top wears for autumn on the Canadian Pacific west coast so far this year include Francesca Bianchi Angel's Dust, 4160 Captured By Candlelight, Diptyque Orpheon.

[@Persolaise]

Enjoy them!

[@tributeam5708]

Nice to see you again 🙌🏽

[@Persolaise]

Thank you.

[@gsplady50]

I so enjoyed your analogy of a scent and the time of the turning of the leaves. I live on the coast of Maine, USA, where the fall colors are starting to peak through. It is time to start rotating wardrobe items including perfumes.

[@Persolaise]

Yes - the inevitable change. Thanks for watching.

[@sharonlebond2188]

I watched this video twice because it was so good! BTW: have you ever done a top-10 ambers?

[@Persolaise]

Oh wow, that's so kind. And yes, I really should do that Top 10.

[@Eirini80]

Prices for perfumes these days even if they are nich are ridiculous.

[@Persolaise]

Some of the prices are certainly eye-watering.

[@LiaAndrews]

Your Top Ten Autumn perfumes are becoming my favorites. Well, almost. Your Viking Cologne review will be difficult to top. Agreed Serge Lutens Rose de Nuit would have been a wonderful addition.

[@Persolaise]

Thanks, Lia. I think I’m still a bit scarred by Viking 😂

[@minwall9924]

Mitsouko is stunning for Autumn ❤❤❤

[@Persolaise]

Agreed.

[@gelkita]

When I bought the 2022 Cologne Blanche I found it ok but nothing special then a year later, the magic happened in the bottle, some aging / maceration ? Now it’s a wonderful Almond nutty brightened made aery with the orange blossom and last all day on me enveloping me in a blissful bubble 🥰🥰 the sillage is definitely very classy and sophisticated 👍🏻

[@Persolaise]

I’m so glad you agree.

[@paulclinton8775]

You were so great in this stream, my first live! Sorry for all my interjections, but I got a bit excited since it was the first opportunity I had to interact. Need to try Iris de Gris! Currently wearing Encens Flamboyant by Goutal, since any day can be a church incense day for me.

[@Persolaise]

Please don’t say sorry - the whole point of doing them live is so I can interact with people.

[@hinataristina]

Hello Persolaise, thank you for the list. I also love autumn🎃🍂🍎🌽🏵☀🌦☔, and some of the scents I enjoy during this season are: ☔Mon Numero 10 L'Artisan Parfumeur; Bracken Woman Amouage; Sunshine Woman Amouage; Truth or Dare by Madonna Naked; Lui Guerlain; Vaniglia Eau de Parfum Acqua di Parma; Rich Warm Addictive 2021 Zara. Velvet Orchid Tom Ford; London Tom Ford; Gaiac M. Micallef 🌂

[@Persolaise]

I never got to try that Madonna flanker. Thanks very much for watching.

[@renadistasio510]

Definitely some things on your list that I need to explore. Can't wear Mitsouko, never agreed with me, but Hermes Terre is in high rotation as soon as the weather cools. Also love Ambre Narguile for fall. Very cozy scent.

[@Persolaise]

Ah yes, I love AN too.

[@mimi-pe8um]

Jean Louis Scherrer from 70-80’s also killer😮

[@Persolaise]

Thank you.

[@lauravterrazas]

We could use some sophistication over here in the United States 😅

[@Persolaise]

I’ll try to send you some.

[@pattieschulte700]

There are candles that are British that sell forr 12- 1500.00

[@Persolaise]

That's quite a range.

[@ritahertzberg5762]

Ahhhh…Mitsouko…all-time favorite!

[@Persolaise]

Mine too.

[@gelkita]

@olfactive stories remember Heaven can wait is available in the 10 ml travel spray and you only need 2 to 3 sprays 😉 Shout out to brands that offer travel sizes scents for us fragrances collectors 👍🏻👍🏻

[@Persolaise]

Travel sizes are excellent.

[@Agerskiold]

Lovely 👌🏼 Cheers from Denmark 🇩🇰

[@Persolaise]

Thanks for watching.

[@shirleycantoni3152]

Hi Mr P. Always enjoy your lists and videos. Here in Sydney. A department store rang me the other day, after I had left my name a year and a half ago for a Millesime Muguet, and said it was on hold for me. I was so excited and thankful, and asked how much is the perfume. When they told me the price is $1,250 I almost fainted, and said im going to have to pass… and I think it was only the edt. Prices of perfumes are getting ridic

[@Persolaise]

Oh my word, that's horrific.

[@hippeastrum]

What a let down that must have been! Such unrealistic pricing.

[@giniammaer1452]

My husband has Encre Noire et Ombre Noire ! I prefer Ombre Noire !

[@Persolaise]

Good to know, thank you.

[@jraaccounts]

top 10 list idea: chypres! please!

[@Persolaise]

Have I really not done a chypre list??

[@jraaccounts]

@@Persolaise ...after a couple of searches on your channel, it appears so!? (also, i don't remember one, and i watch your vids/streams religiously 😅)

[@annemiekevandenbelt2971]

Thank you for reminding me to get the current formula version of Mitsouko 🙏 I am still in Indonesia (btw: wonderfully smelling frangipani flowers here everywhere we go 🥰), but flying back to the NL’s I may try to get it during the transit in Dubai. Also eying 31 Rue Cambon though 😊 both wonderful scents for autumn I think 🙏😉

[@Persolaise]

I wonder if Dubai Duty Free is that well stocked. Wishing you safe journeys.

[@artandchemistry]

Persolaise about Mitsouko: "This is a hat." 😂 And yet we all understand your meaning.

[@Persolaise]

And that’s why I love spending time with you all.

[@900miniatureponies]

Yes to Encre Noire, I scent my car with this one.

[@Persolaise]

Oh wow! That's amazing.

[@jillbraun9395]

Great list. I was hoping Monsieur Lego would persevere in the background of your still life….until you placed the GORGEOUS Hermes Terre in his place.

[@Persolaise]

It’s such a huge bottle - I had to find some room 😂

[@elowyn9664]

I am informed that Queen Elizabeth II loved 'Mitsouko'. She supposedly also enjoyed L'heure Bleue and a scent of pure white rose from a highly regarded famous British company which name has completely slipped my mind at the moment. As for Margaret Thatcher, Penthaligon's 'Bluebell' was her absolutele favourite, a choice which has puzzled a lot of people :)

[@Persolaise]

Thanks very much. It would appear that Elizabeth also wore No. 5 at one point. She must have worn so many perfumes.

[@elowyn9664]

@@Persolaise, oh definitely! I agree it seems rather unlikely for The Queen NOT to wear Chanel no.5.... It was simply too famous and gorgeous for not being represented! Anyway, when checking her perfumes today, L'heure Bleue appeared to be the lifelong favourite. But as mentioned previously Mitsouko seems to have been highly appreciated as well. The 'White Rose' I mentioned is of course the British brand 'Floris', founded in the late 1800's. She apparently used Floris White Rose for her wedding day, and continued to love it during the years. I have also read that she liked Penthaligon's 'Bluebell', which for the country life part of her would reflect the outdoors, green, rainy day smelling perfume. As a side note, since Mrs. Thatcher also had Bluebell as a lifelong favourite, I somehow imagine that the sharp, metallic note it brings out on some people's skin, makes it represent how different a scent can appear on different people.

[@daniell5740]

Floris

[@elowyn9664]

@@daniell5740, thank you so much 😊

[@user-sy7ij9ge8p]

Give Red.Vetiver by Mancera a try .

[@Persolaise]

I’ll try to look out for it. Thanks.

[@mimi-pe8um]

I miss rive gauche…my ‘70’s jam😊

[@Persolaise]

I considered including RG on the list, but I have no idea what the current version is like.

[@StelmaDesigns]

Oh Mitsouko! oxoxoxox!!

[@Persolaise]

It’s wonderful, right?

[@hamletwong5820]

Just bought Eden Roc from Dior yesterday. Reviews are not good but for me, it's soft and French.

[@Persolaise]

Enjoy it!

[@marygrace100]

All my Mitsy extrait evaporated!

[@Persolaise]

Oh no! I feel your pain.

[@RamseytheRam]

I have a 500ml bottle of terre with a sprayer !! 😂😂😂

[@Persolaise]

Oh wow… that must be fun to spray.

[@kozziezeeable]

Did you say there’s an upcoming new flanker to encre noire?!

[@Persolaise]

Did I say that...? ;-)

[@islandhome3]

Would you please recommend perfumes for little girls “first”? Thinking of all those little girls who might like a Christmas present from their Grandmothers, Aunts and friends….or Grandfathers, Uncles and cousins.

[@Persolaise]

I’ll try to give it some thought, thank you.

[@markgallacher4217]

Great list , thoughts on chanel pour Monsieur edp?

[@Persolaise]

I’d have to re-smell that one.

[@alexfranchuk9608]

Not as bright as the EdT however the longevity is so much better. It is more sophisticated and a bit heavy compared to EdT. It definitely carries the EdT DNA. The EdT lasts 15 minutes on me unfortunately.

[@brandybasisty9736]

Hello! You mentioned refrigerating one of your perfumes. Do you recommend doing this if one doesn't have another temperature controlled option for fragrances? I have heard contradictory things- putting your perfumes in the fridge keeps them fresh longer AND refrigerated perfumes will oxidize faster

[@Persolaise]

I confess, I’ve never heard that refrigeration can be harmful. I try to keep most of my scents in a cool place. It’s only the most precious ones that go in the fridge.

[@brandybasisty9736]

@@Persolaise ok thank you!

[@alanhansen8218]

it should be compulsory that any niche (or otherwise specialty) candle with a price tag north of even $/£100, be accompanied by a manufacturers’ bonus coupon for sexual favours

[@Persolaise]

Err... okay...

[@pattieschulte700]

Ha!

[@sparklingsia7279]

I’m actually not that keen on Terre 😅. I absolutely adore most of Jean-Claude Ellenas scents, but Terre is not a favorite. My (current) favorite autumn scents are Leau d’hiver by Frederic Malle, You by Glossier and Fu**ing fabulous byTom Ford.

[@Persolaise]

L’Eau D’Hiver is an absolute favourite of mine. Thanks for watching.

[@marciamellow1211]

Welll.... not sure about the eccentric way these unfamiliar perfumes are being featured...pretty interesting though. 🤔

[@Persolaise]

Thanks for watching.

[@doubleduck7743]

Enjoyed the live! Curious to hear how you think of Diaghilev compared to Mitsouko if we ignore the price?

[@Persolaise]

I can’t remember it all that well. I’d have to re-smell it.

[@olof1505]

Love frome Íclande 🇦🇽🇦🇽🇦🇽🇦🇽🇦🇽🇦🇽🇦🇽🇦🇽🇦🇽🇦🇽🇦🇽

[@Persolaise]

Thanks for watching.

[@greymomma]

Sorry I missed the live! I just discovered your channel and I'm enjoying your videos. Autumn is a favorite time for me in New York. The leaves changing and the cooler weather. This is when I'm thrilled I still have my bottles of Shalimar and Hypnotic Poison perfume from the 70's and 80's. As well as of course my beloved Mitsouko!! I purchased my last bottle in the early/mid 80's and use it drop by drop!! LOL I haven't dared check the 'newer' formulations, but after you spoke of it I might try.

[@Persolaise]

As it sounds like you’re a true Mitsouko expert, I’d be fascinated to get your thoughts on the current version. Thanks for watching.

[@greymomma]

@@Persolaise my dream was always to sample one of the older versions! LOL I worked at a perfume counter many years ago in my early 20's. I remember how excited we'd get when we heard a new fragrance was coming out! It was the same excitement that the younger generation would feel for a new iPhone, only it was for something more beautiful and sensual. I don't seem to see that same excitement these day as there seems to be new ones out more often, and unfortunately I don't see many as quality examples. I have to admit I'm glad to have my collection of pre-reformulation and pre-regulation fragrances. :) Nothing like a vintage Dune and Shalimar and of course Mitso! Or old school Joy and Moment Supreme.

[@Persolaise]

@@greymomma It seems almost impossible to think there was actually a time when there were only a handful of new perfumes every year.

[@greymomma]

@@Persolaise that sudden commercial on tv or ad in the paper/magazine would bring women into the stores begging to try the new scent! Such fun! True talent takes time.

[@jori7398]

I’m happy to watch the preamble for Gavin. Mssr. Persolaise it just became clear I haven’t been receiving notifications for your channel. I’ve missed the preambles. 🫠

[@Persolaise]

Oh no - hopefully you’ll start getting them again.