Top 10 Perfumes For Women 2020 - My favourites on Madame Persolaise - Love At First Scent episode 74

[@Prague4Introverts]

Madame Persolaise is the perfumista equivalent of Mrs. Columbo - frequently mentioned, but never seen :-)

[@Persolaise]

This is brilliant 😂 And you’re absolutely right.

[@elizabethchurch6969]

I LOVE it! I will never see things the same way again; I like the way you think!

[@luyolomify]

😂😂😂😂

[@shirleycantoni3152]

I don’t care what other people say about it, but I think Chanel No 5 is truly divine.

[@Persolaise]

I agree.

[@jura_rose]

Portrait of a lady leaves the most noble, beautiful and enticing sillage on a lady. It's like an Ottoman princess walks by bathed in rose water, with her clothes perfumed with fine incense. Totally captivating and it's alluring aura tickles my heart and puts me in a trance of pleasure. You simply have to follow the trail, overpowered by bliss. Ugh, I love it so much I want to cry! It is perfection.

[@Persolaise]

I agree 100%! Thanks for this 😊

[@agithehun]

my signature fragrance. I am absolutely enchanted by it.

[@Persolaise]

I’m not surprised.

[@catherineb8705]

You mention ASMR, I’ve been confined to bed care of Covid and despite feeling awful your videos are like a loving balm to listen to. I’m going to have your lovely soothing voice and wonderful reviews playing gently in the background all day, with a pad and pen next to the bed to write down perfumes I want to try when my sense of smell returns. Genuine thanks.

[@Persolaise]

Oh my goodness - get better soon! Sending you lots of good thoughts.

[@elizabethchurch6969]

I stumbled upon your videos recently, and I just love ending my day with a new episode. I have a passion for perfume, and really appreciate the discussion-like format (so to speak), and how wonderfully informative, without an ounce of pretension, you present opinion, knowledge, and postulation. I gaff when viewers get derailed with your wardrobe, but then I see this, and my first thought is 'Great Shirt!'. Thank you for what you do, and for all the work your wife must do, too!

[@Persolaise]

This is such a kind, touching comment, thank you. And special thanks also from Madame Persolaise, who was delighted to be mentioned. Yes, she does TONS and TONS, and there's no way I'd be able to devote as much time to perfume as I do if it weren't for her support.

[@kdmil2002]

I was intrigued by the care you took in placing the bottles exactly right for the most esthetically beautiful presentation...moving each bottle, ever so slightly, to make sure the colors were reflecting the colors in the purple flowers on the bureau. I have just discovered your videos and I am truly enjoying them very much. You are even inspiring me to give #5 another chance...and that is saying something, for sure.

[@Persolaise]

Thanks very much indeed. Let me know if you change your mind about 5.

[@angelajuneholmes4933]

Such an enjoyable episode and really loved the choices and share love of five of these fabulous scents . I love it when you mention Madame P and this one was definitely a perfumed love letter to her ❤️

[@Persolaise]

That’s really kind, thank you.

[@angelaobar7417]

No kinky thoughts here (let us keep it GP), but your voice is already an ASMR, fact.

[@Persolaise]

🤣 Thank you... I think.

[@roseandjones8390]

Just love those beautiful sweetpeas in the vase. So pleased to see the top 10 scents of Madame Persolaise x

[@Persolaise]

Thanks for watching. I hope we get some real sweet-peas soon 😊

[@sanjapajovic8483]

As much as I dislike Chanel No. 5 I enjoy Eau Premiere, that one is fantastic. In these crazy times I mostly wear Eau de Gentiane Blanche (Hermès), wonderful indoors, cosy, soft r and invigorating at the same time. Always a pleasure watching Mr. Persolaise talk and lose himself in scents. Thank you for inspiration!

[@Persolaise]

That’s very kind, Sanja, thank you. And I love Eau Premiere too.

[@ΕΥΤΥΧΙΑΕΥΣΤΑΘΙΑΔΟΥ]

I wear only no 5.Thank you for sharing this

[@Persolaise]

Thank you for watching.

[@annamariaferranti29]

I just wearing it in the last two years and honestly it’s my go to when I don’t know what to wear Love #5. So Classy and elegant

[@Persolaise]

That’s great to know. Thank you for watching.

[@kathywitter6076]

Thanks for the insight into Madame Persolaise's perfumes. I loved last week's episode and it inspired me to buy Nahema by Guerlain. I absolutely love it 💕🌹

[@Persolaise]

Oh wow, really? That’s wonderful. I’m glad you’ve discovered its beauty. Thanks for watching 😊

[@kathyperkins435]

I know this is year late but I just purchased a Shalimar antique amphora bottle and it still had a little of the heaven in the bottle. I wore it dapped on behind my ears w/ that sweet crystal stopper today and it transported me to another time! How beautiful 😍 Thank you for your passion ! We all need some simple beauty in our lives.

[@Persolaise]

Oh wow - thanks for sharing. And treasure the bottle.

[@nickapostolopoulos3649]

Too bad I wasn't able to catch you live. Great picks! I would love to see your favourite iris perfumes or a top ten powdery fragrances!

[@Persolaise]

Ah, that’s a good idea. Thanks 👍 And thanks for watching.

[@clarezimberlin8729]

Wow. Your videos are always good but I just had to stop for a moment to tell you how much I appreciated your comments about Portrait of a Lady redefining a woman's perfume for a time when we gals are more bold & outspoken; not hiding behind fans & screens. I tried to support your work on the koffee link & got barred from PayPal after a session in "password hell". When I'm allowed back in, I will try again.

[@Persolaise]

Thank you so much for watching, Clare. I’m so sorry about Kofi - I don’t know why it didn’t work for you. But thanks for trying.

[@elowyn9664]

Chanel no.5 is fantastic. Absolutely gorgeous. I have always loved it and used it from time to time. But I also tried to find what I couldn't describe in it. About 15 years ago I read that Coco Chanel had visited the polar circle in spring and wanted to recreate that feeling and smell in No.5. It made perfect sense. The cold and warmth in it. The gentle veil of lilacs. An airy freshness. I completely agree about it mirroring the epitome of French elegance and beauty. But No.5 also has a deep, earthy side to it. And a spring playfulness and joy. After I read about Coco Chanel's experience I made it my spring perfume, and ever since this time of year has turned out to be when I receive most complements for wearing it. People don't recognise it, and there is no doubt it reacts completely different to the skin during spring. I feel like I'm revealing a precious secret here, but I hope others will experience this sweet sensation as well.

[@Persolaise]

Thank you so much for this. There’s definitely a sense of coldness in No. 5. It’s part of its mystery, I think.

[@Loufi303]

Yeah! Another almost perfect score (same as with the Malles). I have and love all these, and am delighted to see Allure Sensuelle here, a dark horse, a totally overlooked beauty. The only one missing in my collection is Le Maroc Pour Elle. Greetings from the Netherlands (also to Madame Persolaise!), looking MUCH forward to listen to the full episode.

[@Loufi303]

As for GOLD, I had the tremendous luck to find, in Amsterdam (ca. 2005), the gold plated, crystal mosque bottle and minaret purse spray for a steal. And the same (in rose god) for DIA.

[@Loufi303]

And what an astute observation, in regard to the difference between modern classics and the retro classics; the legibility, luminosity, and transparency now versus the abstraction, the coyness, and artifice of yesteryear in relation to women's position and autonomy (agency) then and now. Marvelous. Poal and Allure Sensuelle are among my most complimented fragrances.

[@Persolaise]

Thanks for all these wonderful comments and for watching. Hold on to that Gold. And I’m so pleased you’re also an Allure Sensuelle fan.

[@amyb9373]

enjoyed this so,so much! thank you!

[@Persolaise]

My pleasure. Thanks for watching.

[@clarezimberlin8729]

I never gave Chanel no 5 a chance as a younger woman... I think it's because I "took against it" in the EDT form which is even now my least favourite. Within the last decade a close friend started wearing the EDP version and I loved it on her. Now, at long last, I know why it's so popular. It's so great to have recently acquired both the extrait & the EDP.

[@Persolaise]

I love it when things come to us at the ‘right’ time. As always, thanks for watching.

[@janelevey3435]

I have always loved Chanel 5 on other people, but my favorite will always be Chanel 19.

[@Persolaise]

No. 19 is absolutely stunning in its own way. Thanks for watching.

[@Mariam_2909]

Wonderful selection! I would love to see a video about another Top Ten list of feminine perfumes for women who don’t want to use the same perfumes as their grandmothers and mothers / sensual perfumes for a new generation of women, something in that direction…. :)

[@Persolaise]

Thanks very much for the idea.

[@julia-umansky]

Sooo love your videos. And love that you still respect the old classics ! Now I know that I need Nahema :) Thank you very much. Stay safe in that difficult period 😘

[@Persolaise]

Thank you very much for watching. And let me know what you think of Nahema.

[@julia-umansky]

@@Persolaise I definitely will. My favourite rose is La fille de Berlin by maestro Serge lutens. Cold, rainy, oily red rose. My olfactory "me". I would be absolutely happy if you make a video of Serge lutens perfumes. Thank you so much 🤗🤗

[@Persolaise]

That’s an excellent idea. And yes, I like Fille too 😊

[@julia-umansky]

@@Persolaise Thank you so much 🤗🤗 I'm a lutens person. My first fille I bought in UK, in Liverpool. Since then, every time I wear it, it takes me to that beautiful country. Maybe its not about longevity. But. For me, there is no more atmospheric aromas than Serge lutens. Five o'clock it a smell of England. For me it's a smell of the room where was written Sherlock Holmes. 😊 De profundus is an absolute state of art. Un bois de vanill takes me to French bakery. I'll be waiting for your video 🤗🤗

[@Persolaise]

They’re wonderful associations.

[@nancym192]

I think I'll be watching The English Patient again this week. I have an order for SL and added on Ambere Sultan.

[@Persolaise]

I need to re-watch it soon. Enjoy your purchases.

[@deborahselincourt8060]

Yes!!! 19 is fantastic. From Pennsylvania

[@Persolaise]

Agreed! Thanks for watching.

[@umbertobehounek3370]

I think we needed this! Thank You so much!

[@Persolaise]

Thank YOU for watching and interacting.

[@mmkline1989]

Great video. No one ever talks about Maroc pour Elle but I adore it. Love all the Ambers as well.

[@Persolaise]

Le Maroc is stunning, isn’t it? Thanks so much for watching 😊

[@smiletimecanda7367]

I'm nearly 70 yrs old and I have never smelled chanel no. 5, mainly because the only place I can smell this is in a department rtment store where I feel quite intimidated. By the women that sell or represent this brand, you are instantly judged by your looks, clothes etc etc, being a plain looking person without much confidence I feel I've missed out on experiencing such a classic scent which I could never afford, but would have liked to at least sniffed, I really appreciate your knowledge and interesting banter, from Australia, ps please don't read this out, it's actually a bit embarrassing but u fortunately true...........

[@Persolaise]

Thanks very much for writing. I would say that if the sales assistants are not being welcoming, that says more about them than it does about you. I hope you get to smell the scent soon.

[@tracyhenderson5116]

Feminite du Bois- Shiseido version is to me, the best fragrance ever. So haunting, delicious.

[@Persolaise]

It’s very special. Thanks for watching.

[@handelviola]

Le Maroc on me goes through a phase in the heart where it smells like corn then I get the beautiful jasmin and incense.

[@Persolaise]

It certainly is a perfume with many stages of development.

[@ingevangelderen3018]

I adore Chanel n°5 and allure sensuelle. Both parfums i learned to appreciate recently. Very elegant and chique

[@Persolaise]

Totally agree with you 😊

[@PattyAHollandB]

Love Ambre Sultan. The herbal note makes it so interesting. It is just yummy. Coromandel is perfection in a bottle.

[@Persolaise]

Totally agree. Many thanks for watching.

[@TheTopNote]

I love Chanel no.5 parfum but I really struggle with the EDP. Sorry to have missed this live! 👍

[@Persolaise]

Everyone has their favourite 5 😉 Thanks for watching.

[@esoto7251]

Yes, Shalimar is the queen, I love it!!

[@Persolaise]

Me too 😉

[@lunabella1812]

Allure Sensuelle+No 5 and Coromandel are my signatures :)

[@Persolaise]

Superb choices.

[@LightOfJoy1]

I'm with your mother, much respect, but Chanel No. 5 gives me a headache. The aldehydes also don't remind me of champagne in any way (although I've certainly gotten the feeling of champagne from other perfumes). I still try it on skin once a year or so to see if my perceptions have changed. Even the L'Eau formation isn't for me. I don't think I would attribute this to age, as Apres L'Ondee and L'Heure Bleue are favorites. Beloved Shalimar is almost 100 years old.

[@Persolaise]

Yes, there are certainly lots and lots of people for whom No. 5 just doesn't 'work'. Thanks for watching.

[@Meraquanta]

You're super as always. Highly informational even though I knew half of them already. Love Shalimar, love No.5 and use them myself of course.

[@Persolaise]

Very, very kind, thank you!

[@jean-luc6158]

I love Shalimar on a lady. Sensual, mysterious and warm. So nice.

[@Persolaise]

It is just amazing. Thanks for watching.

[@bonniel4325]

I never quite made friends with No. 5 until one day, (20 years ago) when I generously dabbed my shoulders with it before work. I wore a knitted cotton top that day. No.5 once warmed by skin wafted up to my nose sporadically throughout the day. It was heaven. I am in southern U.S. so I can only pull off the edp in cool weather. My year round No.5 is Eau Premiere because it stays fresh in hot weather. I love the orangey note at the beginning, and the subtle Iris base. I can still get some jasmine and rose at the end. Portrait of a Lady, I first tried on my trip to NYC, at the legendary Barney's perfume counter. I purchased Feminite du Bois that day! I love it, especially at Christmastime. I prefer the older bottle design too. Would love to hear your thoughts on Apres L'Ondee, and Jardins de Bagatelles. Thanks for your great video.

[@Persolaise]

Many thanks to you for watching, and sharing all those wonderful details.

[@teenakeim7714]

@@Persolaise we

[@waynemartin4881]

Animal Bums, no holes barred, I’m howling ! 🤣

[@Persolaise]

Thanks for watching.

[@lilibet-b7c]

Does he have a q&a video? I’m from the states and I’m a new subscriber and I would love to know about you/where did you get your perfume knowledge from! Sending you love!

[@Persolaise]

Thanks very much for watching. I guess my knowledge comes from years and years of smelling and reading and smelling some more… and doing courses… the list goes on. It’s all sparked by an undying passion for perfume.

[@patriciahb9365]

Love Ambre Sultan, Tauer LADDM, Coromandel, Bandit perfume, Shalimar, #19, Coco Mad, Allure Sensuelle, Private Collection. Not sure but think I may very much dislike tuberose as in Fracas and Carnal Flower. I pick up the same note in Serge Luten’s orange blossom perfume. I guess I’m not a fan of florals. Love your choices and your videos.

[@Persolaise]

Or maybe it’s specifically white florals you don’t like. Thanks very much for watching.

[@lunabella1812]

Shalimar Philtre de Parfum is my sleeping fragnance. Did you try that? The drydown smells like paradise.

[@Persolaise]

Thanks, I need to check it out.

[@lunabella1812]

@@Persolaise I hope you do! Best Shalimar ever!

[@mmc5005]

Absolutely love No 5 especially in form of pure perfume. I suffer from migraine but this perfume has a soothing effect on me however No22 is a bit too much for me. Allure sensuelle also very beautiful. My husband prefers original Allure which I also have and adore but for me sensuelle is much better. Shalimar I have in a form of pure perfume, also love EDC.

[@Persolaise]

Shalimar extrait is just DIVINE! Utter perfection. Thank you so much for watching.

[@dandarth-kc9cf]

I only like Chanel 5 cologne. I have one from the 50s and it is amazing.

[@Persolaise]

Treasure it 😊 Thanks very much for watching.

[@margaritamaciasdealba5011]

I had this and I was in about love one of my most strong perfumes I think is one of the best of Chanel but with the years turned too masculine, too green I think know is amazing for a man

[@Persolaise]

Many thanks for watching.

[@annamariaferranti29]

Ps I love the way to describe #5. Spot bang on perfect

[@Persolaise]

Wonderful, thank you.

[@rebeccaroehm2222]

I bought a sample of Amouage Gold Woman because of your review! It's good to try things out of your comfort zone. Can you think of other stand outs for women for an Amouage beginner?

[@Persolaise]

How wonderful, thanks for letting me know. I hope you enjoy it. I’d recommend checking out the Review page on Persolaise.com and checking out the Amouage entries 😊

[@rebeccaroehm2222]

@@Persolaise I did enjoy it! I like how clean it is and that it lasts. I'll be buying you a coffee! All the best from Southern California. We're still in lock down but got the OK to beach walk provided we wear face coverings and stay 6 feet apart. Thank you for keeping us entertained during this crazy time.

[@admenocal]

@@rebeccaroehm2222 Amouage Dia, Ciel, and Reflection are lovely. Amouage honor is their best seller for women and it’s nice but there are better white florals.

[@Martina-DS]

Thanks!

[@Persolaise]

Thank you very, very much indeed for this!

[@angiecox8781]

Great choices .

[@Persolaise]

Thank you.

[@miriamellenbogen7941]

Can you do a best iris female perfumes

[@Persolaise]

Great idea. A few other people have suggested iris too. Thanks for watching.

[@peterkormendi7843]

Which no19 do you wear? i think EDT has a very unisex sexy ashtray in a good sense aura. Like a french film from the 60's and 70's always having a cigarette in every situation in a nonchalant cool way.

[@Persolaise]

I know what you mean, but I wear both. I’m particularly partial to the extrait.

[@Rooody]

I have many of these perfumes and I'm in love with their smell, I must try the others that I don't have I'm sure I will like it. thank you

[@Persolaise]

I hope you manage to find them. Thanks for watching.

[@Flaconesse]

What a great selection! By the way, I am so glad that I just discovered your channel!! To me every concentration of Chanel N°5, edt, edp und p, smells slightly different. My favourite is the perfume concentration with notes of warm skin, but the more cirtusy edp is also great. Unfortunally my collegue doesn't like to smell it on me, so I can only wear it in my free time.

[@Persolaise]

And thank YOU for taking the time to write 😊 We should try to change your colleague’s mind... 😉

[@Flaconesse]

@@Persolaise Absolutely, she always sais that this is a Perfume for an old lady

[@Persolaise]

Some old ladies are the most stylish people I know!

[@elisabeth400]

@@Flaconesse This is not "old lady" perfume. Just rock it!

[@Flaconesse]

@@elisabeth400 I'll do my very best to convince my dear friends :)

[@a2zin125]

Also a fan of old Serge Lutens bottles. Do you know why A La Nuit is all of a sudden so hard to come by?!

[@Persolaise]

No, I don't. Is it still listed on their site? I hope it hasn't been discontinued!

[@a2zin125]

@@Persolaise Greetings from San Francisco! I am a new subscriber to your channel and binge watching already, what a breath of fresh air compared to other perfume reviewers you are, a true professional nose. Just thought I should mention that first!! On A La Nuit, yes thankfully you can still find it on his own site (price up to $235), and the bottle has changed (sigh). You did mention you liked his new one in your Happy Perfumes episode, did you mean Fleurs de Citronnier?

[@Persolaise]

That’s so very, very kind, thank you. I’ve just looked - they’ve made it a bell jar exclusive now, ie more expensive. I hope you enjoy my other videos. Oh, and I think the one I mention in the ‘happy’ video must be Des Clous Pour Une Pelure.

[@house-rs9lz]

Is it the edt or edp of no.19 that you like? I've never worn the edt... I would love to know your thoughts.

[@Persolaise]

Actually, my favourite is the extrait, but I love all the versions. Thanks very much for watching 😊

[@julia-umansky]

And I'm wondering.. How this outstanding channel has 2.5 k subscribers?! What a crime ! Is your book available for international shipping?

[@Persolaise]

😊 Well... I have the best 2.5k 😉 I’m afraid my book is now out of print, but sometimes second-hand copies pop up online. Thanks for taking the time to write.

[@house-rs9lz]

Me too, I thought to myself I've stumbled upon a gem! Praise for Persolaise! 🎉 🙌🎉

[@Persolaise]

Thank you very much 🙏 Spread the word!

[@handelviola]

Is the gold woman in the attar bottle and oil version?

[@Persolaise]

Thanks for watching. It’s just the regular version in a small bottle.

[@lulusaintly631]

I have a 1980s EDC of No5. Having tried all the other iterations, I thought that maybe THIS would be the one, but no. I find it boneless, sour and just not very interesting. Sure, it's very pretty, but that's not really what I'm after. So, a no from me.

[@Persolaise]

That’s absolutely fine. It isn’t love for everyone. Thanks for watching.

[@marissia4391]

👍

[@Persolaise]

Thanks for watching.

[@eileencamacho2221]

It’s called- stupid videos🤣🤣🤣. Your video is nice but I never got those videos of watching people eat or listening to them eat. SMH!

[@Persolaise]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@coffeeandscents9666]

Chanel #5 is my grandmoms signature scent. It does smell classy and powdery to me. I will never wear it because it reminds me of my Grandmom but I love it for that reason also. A lot of great memories associated

[@Persolaise]

It’s wonderful when a perfume can be a time capsule. Thanks for watching.