Top 10 Perfumes For Halloween 2024 - Scents Of Darkness on Persolaise Love At First Scent ep 503

[@PerfumedByTheSea]

Not a fan of horror movies, but have a connection to one of them: I lived in the US in the early 80s and the main woman who moved into The Amityville Horror house who all the films and books is about lived a few blocks away from our family. Growing up the story absolutely scared the literal hell out of me! And Mary Shelley who wrote Frankenstein is buried a few streets away from me in St Peter’s Church graveyard in Bournemouth. Her grave is so beautifully gothic. This years Halloween perfume will be Bloody Wood from Liquides Imaginaires!!

[@Persolaise]

Ooooh, I must try to visit her grave. Thanks for this.

[@PerfumedByTheSea]

@@Persolaise Well worth a visit, and the graves surrounding The Shelley Family plot, are beautiful too. I try to visit the grave every year as it’s lovely in the autumn with leaves falling around the graves.

[@herb9838]

Lovely to see La Couche du Diable again. My favourite Serge of the more recent generations, I get really unsweetened dried fruits, wine, and resin mostly.

[@Persolaise]

Yes, I like it too. I just wish they hadn’t dyed it so strongly.

[@aleksandraciprijanovic6968]

Oh mine too. Also one of the rare ones my partner was brave enough to get me for my birthday. So it has a special place in my heart.

[@paeonia9]

What a fun video! I've always thought that Ormonde Woman had a somewhat dark undertone. It smells like a sexy forest witch. With that, 2 films I would recommend are The Witch (2015) and You Won't Be Alone (2022). The art direction in The Witch is wonderful. The film feels like stepping into a Rembrandt painting. It relies more on symbolism and tension building than gore. You Won't Be Alone is a bit philosophical. A witch in a perpetual state of existential crisis😆.

[@Persolaise]

Oooh, I love the sound of the latter, thank you.

[@nisimarie7779]

I'm new to Ormonde Jayne and this is the third endorsement I've see for Ormonde Woman specifically for that witchy effect. Is it the hemlock I wonder? I'm even more curious now

[@minjirachelkim6953]

So much fun! 😂 thanks for Indulging us Mr. P. Congratulations on the milestone!

[@Persolaise]

Thank YOU for watching.

[@justaddlight]

1740 and Patch 24 great choices!

[@Persolaise]

Thank you 🙏

[@maxmidnight8469]

Loved it, didn't disappoint! Peaked my curiosity all the more for the Sade and the Serge lutens Devil's bed, ty!

[@Persolaise]

Thank you for watching. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@dave21802180]

Give yourself some credit! You put just has much verve and insight into the Halloween episode as any other. It’s camp well done! Just as valid as any other form. Cheers! Thanks for the delightful episode!

[@Persolaise]

That’s very kind - thank you!

[@Some_7s]

Hello Mr. Persolaise, I'm a first time commenter but have been following your amazing content for a while now. Thank you for what you are doing and being so honest about the perfumes you review! This was a pleasure to watch and I loved the list. I wore Le Régent by Oriza L. Legrand at my Halloween party since I thought the powdery and intense character of it definitely matched my outfit as a (not too evil looking) witch. Cheers!

[@Persolaise]

It’s so kind of you to write. Thank you.

[@MoahGentle]

This theme often consists of the most interesting and exciting scents. I like the list. Sad that finding samples of Les Indemodables in the us is difficult especially the vanille havane oud edition.. I would love to pick it up but too afraid to blind buy. Anyhow keep up the great work.

[@Persolaise]

Thanks very much. Well… I never recommend blind buys, especially when it comes to something so expensive.

[@tammygun1]

Congratulations on the 25K! Absolutely love your channel but never get to tune into a live. Eden by Cacharel is one of the most unsettling perfumes I own. I foolishly wore it to bed a few weeks ago and had night terrors at 3am and couldn't get back to sleep. On me it is an incredibly weird but also beautiful fragrance. Also No-5 but that is personal to me because the only time I had a paranormal experience - possibly a time slip - there was an overwhelming smell of No 5 (or maybe one of the copies from back in the day L'aimant, Je Reviens etc) which mysteriously manifested when it happened. A Chanel haunting!! :))

[@Persolaise]

What??! A Chanel timeslip? That sounds extraordinary.

[@jeantesc812]

You MUST MUST see Only Lovers Left Alive. One of my all time favorite films. It's just beautiful and the music is amazing.

[@Persolaise]

I shall add it to the list, thank you.

[@elizabetahrstic5094]

agree

[@samgrant83]

1740 - glad Ive got one of the original bottles. From Serge Lutens, you can't get more weird and gothic than De Profundis (I've got an old bell jar of it) - it's got all sorts of odd scents in it, . But one I love and wear all the time is Quality of Flesh by Homo Elegans, dank cigarettes, oil paint, and warm skin, quite extraordinary. I've also got an original bottle of the Absolue pour le soir - fantastic news of its return.

[@Persolaise]

Quality Of Flesh? Oh my goodness, what a name.

[@bozoc2572]

rumors are that 1740 got reformulated, had any chance to smell the new batches?

[@Persolaise]

@@bozoc2572 Oh dear, no, I haven't.

[@stefanoorsini4178]

Thanks for the excellent list. I consider Nuit de bakelite one of the scariest fragrance bringing you through a nocturnal yet extravagant journey!

[@Persolaise]

I really ought to add a bottle of that to my collection.

[@dave21802180]

I’m possessed by La Couche du Diable! Dried port and blood… yum! I reach for it when I need something reflective and when I need something outrageous. It is very comfortable playing both roles.

[@Persolaise]

True. Glad you like it too.

[@minetree01]

Love your admiration of film and fragrance together. Fun to think about.

[@Persolaise]

Yes, an intriguing combination. Thanks for watching.

[@bobperricone2216]

My fave for a Halloween chilly/foggy night is Chen by Serge Luten.

[@Persolaise]

I quite like that one too.

[@maisali3152]

Loved this list! Glad to see how wearable some of these are! Le Lion would be my Halloween pick! The lion, the repeller of the evil spirits! 😈

[@Persolaise]

Le Lion nearly made it to the list! Thanks for watching.

[@shirleycantoni3152]

The scariest horror movie I have ever seen is Wolf Creek based on a true story. Nice list and speedy recovery

[@Persolaise]

I'll have to check it out, thank you.

[@ben88866]

Persolaise, new subscriber here, love the relaxing style of content you create - just a random question, what do you think of Tom ford’s tobacco Oud?

[@Persolaise]

Thanks very much for subscribing. This link might help: persolaise.com/2013/10/persolaise-review-london-tobacco-oud.html

[@Solersoler]

I LOVE Encré Noir. IIt´s definetily my comfort scent. It always feels amazing to wear. I guess I'm ready for Halloween hehe

[@Persolaise]

Absolutely. Thanks for watching.

[@Persolaise]

Absolutely. Thanks for watching.

[@LesBergamotes]

I'm over the moon about a new batch of Absolue Pour Le Soir. Maybe the only MFK I've feel absolutely compelled to buy at retail. I find La Couche du Diable absolutely bog standard! Maybe I will wear it tomorrow (in our 87°F weather) and keep an eye on its contours. It has been moved to the cloche line now, unfortunately.

[@Persolaise]

Oh really, isn't it in the normal bottles? That's a shame. Thanks for watching.

[@angelajuneholmes4933]

I am so glad that 1740 made the list ! I love it and quite a few Histoire de parfums fragrances. I don’t like Horror films per say ‘ I do love the Innocents ( based on the turn of the screw ) with my idol Deborah Kerr and its gothic and has sexual tension and may possibly suit 1740 . Poor things is definitely worth a watch.

[@Persolaise]

Sounds like a good one -- I should add it to the list.

[@johnnytoblerone4678]

No Black Knight by Bianchi!!??? On my skin it’s literally blood on oily steel.

[@Persolaise]

I came very close to including that one.

[@Sliceisnice850]

So good, but too dense for me to wear indoors.

[@rachelgrigg7189]

I love this one!

[@jmeigh]

The thumbnail from last year’s Halloween video was gold haha 😂

[@Persolaise]

😂

[@angelajuneholmes4933]

Vitriol d,oeillet by uncle serge is quite dark as I find carnation scents beautiful but also quite gothic .

[@Persolaise]

Totally agree. Thanks, Angela.

[@originalboxelder]

Perfume lets up play dress up whenever we want! Of course we love Halloween Mr.p

[@Persolaise]

Very true. Thanks very much.

[@marklauderdale4429]

I agree with the individual saying that Encore Noir would be well represented by The Blair Witch Project due to the earthly peaty feeling. Vetiver in its deepest state reminds me of a forest that has been left untouched for ages.

[@Persolaise]

Yes, I totally agree. Thanks for watching.

[@traceyp5797]

I am loving finishing a week at the mental health and justice coalface and tuning into something to chill out to. This cannot be any more horrific than the week I have had 😂 👻

[@Persolaise]

Oh dear, sorry to read this. I hope you get a chance to unwind soon.

[@LiaAndrews]

I also don't like horror films, but I do appreciate darkness in perfumery. 1740 has that tension between propiety/restraint and unhinged aggression. Several Serge Lutens could have fit as well as original Bat.

[@Persolaise]

Yes, I totally agree. Thanks for watching.

[@daviddodge9607]

Im really enjoying imperial crown by thameen , spicy scent but unsure of a film 🎥 to connect it .

[@Persolaise]

Good to know, thank you.

[@ReneSaller-rv3rc]

I read somewhere that Florence Pugh is a fan of Chanel Coco Noir.

[@Persolaise]

Ah, interesting.

[@DanielsFragranceJournal]

For me the best halloween fragrance has to be Amouage Myths Man, i did a review for it two days ago. Really underrated fragrance

[@Persolaise]

Thanks very much for watching.

[@susanhenry4073]

Re the psychological horror film - the original "Haunting of Hill House", with Claire Bloom and Julie Harris. It was brilliant.

[@Persolaise]

I don't think I ever saw that one.

[@darkkstar5647]

Can't believe you've not seen ONLY LOVERS LEFT ALIVE! Would love, though, to have a perfume that goes with del Toro's SHAPE OF WATER -- that's a dare, Mr. Persolaise!

[@Persolaise]

I’ll have to add it to the list. Shape Of Water might have to be the original L’Eau D’Issey.

[@aleksandraciprijanovic6968]

Haha I love the skull instead of the flowers:)))

[@Persolaise]

Thank you 😊

[@bobperricone2216]

Sorry for the misspelling...its Chene

[@Persolaise]

Don’t worry.

[@mattl7424]

Are you going to review Jusbox - Fifty Four

[@Persolaise]

At the moment, I have no plans to.

[@LobisAnthony]

What you will pick of this Mr persolaise for a vampire 😊 Dracula type of costume: I have this idea Ecrin de fumme serge lutens Oud ispahan dior Black orchid parfum Chergui I’m breaking my head 😂 that’s for the help and great video has always

[@Persolaise]

Oh, Ecrin, I think. Thanks for watching.

[@Irinikarambatsou1]

Suspiria is very disturbing.The old one .

[@Persolaise]

Clearly, I must watch it.

[@Irinikarambatsou1]

@@Persolaise Do not watch alone😂

[@Persolaise]

@@Irinikarambatsou1 Ok!

[@naumanali2812]

If I have to choose one scent for Halloween night that would be Amouage Silver Oud..

[@Persolaise]

Good one 👍 Thanks for watching.

[@helenwhitenyc1]

I am grateful to be gainfully employed but darn it for missing the live all hallows eve persolaise scent fest 💀💀💀

[@Persolaise]

Ah, sorry about that.

[@helenwhitenyc1]

@@Persolaise ha ha it's ok!! A good reward at the end of the workday:)

[@Aznini-ok3rz]

you should have a look at the Queens of Evil, a cult Italian horror from 1970 that is so bad and so beautifully filmed at the same time. it’s a mix of number of genres - vampire and ‘wrong turn’ and erotic with some adventurous montage! With a terrifying finale! I would be interested to hear which perfume you’d associate with?! 😮 QUEENS OF EVIL aka Le regine; Il delitto del diavolo

[@Persolaise]

Oooooh… sounds interesting.

[@Aznini-ok3rz]

@@Persolaise I recently managed to get some vintage Habanita by Molinard from a collector in Greece. Which movie would you suggest for that particular film night?

[@PremiumWater]

Frederic Malle Monsieur = The Crow...not a horror movie but a Halloween movie.

[@Persolaise]

I can see that being a good pairing.

[@MicheleM236]

Immortelle Corse and The Wicker Man (the original)

[@Persolaise]

Ooooh… another gap in my viewing.

[@MicheleM236]

1740 and Night of the Hunter

[@Persolaise]

Oooooh, yes!

[@brandybasisty9736]

"I only do these Halloween videos because of you" 😂

[@Persolaise]

😉

[@andyrnb4923]

Too much film talk, but I like the fragrance choices.

[@Persolaise]

Thanks for the feedback.