tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738735825185930519.post1140840308719179817..comments2023-06-02T14:59:44.533+01:00Comments on Persolaise - A Perfume Blog: Interview For BBC TV Documentary + Opus IV Sample WinnerBloggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806816026305227292noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738735825185930519.post-21440210447662459002011-01-09T12:28:28.746+00:002011-01-09T12:28:28.746+00:00Fascinating stuff - look forward to the documentar...Fascinating stuff - look forward to the documentary coming to our screens. Do tip us the wink when the times comes so we can set Sky Plus accordingly! Would be interested to know how you learnt about the making of the programme to apply to be featured in the first place? <br><br>Will wait for more clues to appear before attempting to second guess your perfume choice!Vanessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11847145282522572183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738735825185930519.post-43740087623175771632011-01-09T12:39:19.303+00:002011-01-09T12:39:19.303+00:00That's fantastic and I can't wait to see t...That's fantastic and I can't wait to see the documentary - no doubt the rambling will be edited to make you sound incredibly knowledgeable ;)<br><br>As for the fragrance you spoke of... I'd say, something from Guerlain?liam jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05475951752794286796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738735825185930519.post-22644448077523168092011-01-09T13:05:42.086+00:002011-01-09T13:05:42.086+00:00Vanessa, I can't actually remember how I found...Vanessa, I can't actually remember how I found out about the doc, except that it was through the Net. I'm pretty sure a call for 'volunteers' popped up on Twitter one evening, several months ago.Persolaisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04192014353722036319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738735825185930519.post-5843379906564469702011-01-09T13:06:59.106+00:002011-01-09T13:06:59.106+00:00Liam J, I'll try to have faith in the editor&#...Liam J, I'll try to have faith in the editor's skills!<br><br>As for your guess, first of all, thanks for getting the ball rolling.<br><br>No, it's not a Guerlain. But it is French.Persolaisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04192014353722036319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738735825185930519.post-41122014390953639812011-01-09T13:32:49.857+00:002011-01-09T13:32:49.857+00:00I was going to guess a Guerlain as well...I was going to guess a Guerlain as well...Alicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18304290988059942320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738735825185930519.post-43183406486566870242011-01-09T13:44:27.545+00:002011-01-09T13:44:27.545+00:00Since you visited the "Serge shrine" in ...Since you visited the "Serge shrine" in your recent travels, is it one of those?Alicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18304290988059942320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738735825185930519.post-30008150967414180482011-01-09T13:57:53.706+00:002011-01-09T13:57:53.706+00:00Alice, that's another good guess, but no. This...Alice, that's another good guess, but no. This perfume is more famous - in the eyes of the general public - than anything made by Lutens.Persolaisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04192014353722036319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738735825185930519.post-16770343765434028822011-01-09T14:18:27.636+00:002011-01-09T14:18:27.636+00:00I have a strange feeling it's Antaeus...? Or p...I have a strange feeling it's Antaeus...? Or perhaps a Tauer? I'm so looking forward to this documentary - there's definitely a current need for something like it. Sounds brilliant.Jaacqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09782924448422005149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738735825185930519.post-28982198747690514592011-01-09T14:28:14.265+00:002011-01-09T14:28:14.265+00:00Oooh, that's a very good guess Jaacq. I absolu...Oooh, that's a very good guess Jaacq. I absolutely love Antaeus, but no, that wasn't the one I spoke about. However: you're in the right decade!<br><br>And yes, I can't wait to see the documentary.Persolaisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04192014353722036319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738735825185930519.post-73288426071132620542011-01-09T15:53:33.094+00:002011-01-09T15:53:33.094+00:00First off thanks for the draw and congratulations ...First off thanks for the draw and congratulations to the winners!<br><br>The documentary I hope it will be possible to be seen here in Spain? would not like to lose this opportunity. My Dear what a lovely experience. And about your favorite perfume. I have no idea :D but I will try my guess saying Paris. Coco... Paris by YSL.Vintage Ladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17360008343132814160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738735825185930519.post-76021353310417778072011-01-09T16:21:49.270+00:002011-01-09T16:21:49.270+00:00Wow, I never thought you'd get so close so qui...Wow, I never thought you'd get so close so quickly. Vintage Lady, no, it's not Paris, but that's a brilliant guess, because the pefume in question is (partly) a HUGE floral. Keep guessing, folks.<br><br>Will the doc be broadcast in Spain? I don't know, although I think there's a way for EU residents to watch BBC programmes on the iPlayer for a small fee. I'll try to find Persolaisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04192014353722036319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738735825185930519.post-8561340783780366532011-01-09T16:59:53.330+00:002011-01-09T16:59:53.330+00:00A documentary about perfumes, I can't wait !A documentary about perfumes, I can't wait !Angela Coxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08261754187289326772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738735825185930519.post-9009515078456462222011-01-09T17:23:44.247+00:002011-01-09T17:23:44.247+00:00I would like to keep guessing. I am going to say P...I would like to keep guessing. I am going to say Poison, because I have it in oil spray for the body and it's very floral:-)Vintage Ladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17360008343132814160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738735825185930519.post-19087295575600995222011-01-09T17:39:36.098+00:002011-01-09T17:39:36.098+00:00Oooh, yes! Poison would be my second guess, too......Oooh, yes! Poison would be my second guess, too...Jaacqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09782924448422005149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738735825185930519.post-44207127567607169212011-01-09T18:05:53.086+00:002011-01-09T18:05:53.086+00:00BINGO! Vintage Lady and Jaacq, you're spot on:...BINGO! Vintage Lady and Jaacq, you're spot on: it was Dior's Poison. I've never worn it, but it means a lot to me, for all sorts of reasons.<br><br>Thanks for playing :-)<br><br>And Angela, yes, the documentary sounds as though it'll be wonderful.Persolaisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04192014353722036319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738735825185930519.post-80779339773535961962011-01-09T18:25:46.087+00:002011-01-09T18:25:46.087+00:00That was great. I also have the Poison bottle, ver...That was great. I also have the Poison bottle, very beautiful. How many years? I don't know. But I like keeping it and it is still having more than half inside. <br><br>Hugs!Vintage Ladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17360008343132814160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738735825185930519.post-85380089090726824842011-01-09T22:01:31.711+00:002011-01-09T22:01:31.711+00:00Ah, good 'ole Poison. I'd never be able to...Ah, good 'ole Poison. I'd never be able to pull it off, but I admire it. I'm a huge fan of tuberose (I received a very generous sample recently of By Kilian's Beyond Love - a gorgeous soliflore.)<br><br>I look forward to hearing you wax about Poison, Persolaise! And congratulations to the competition winners!Jaacqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09782924448422005149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738735825185930519.post-23777836439458719042011-01-10T18:12:39.928+00:002011-01-10T18:12:39.928+00:00How weird! I thought "Poison" when I saw...How weird! I thought "Poison" when I saw your guessing game at the end of your post, and couldn't for the life of me think why, other than that's what struck me when you wrote "less than 30 years old". It was a relief to see in the Comments that I was not alone in that initial thought.<br><br>The mysteries of the human thought processes ... spooky!<br><br>Looking Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738735825185930519.post-79863044928649213202011-01-10T20:18:02.718+00:002011-01-10T20:18:02.718+00:00Vintage Lady, I've got an old bottle too. I...Vintage Lady, I've got an old bottle too. I've never worn the perfume, but it always evokes very special memories for me.Persolaisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04192014353722036319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738735825185930519.post-68895763509782450752011-01-10T20:19:09.241+00:002011-01-10T20:19:09.241+00:00Jaacq, I hope what I said in my interview made sen...Jaacq, I hope what I said in my interview made sense. I had to close my eyes, smell the perfume and just rattle off the first thoughts that came into my head...Persolaisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04192014353722036319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738735825185930519.post-1069797387652645452011-01-10T20:20:53.771+00:002011-01-10T20:20:53.771+00:00Anna, I know what you mean: sometimes people's...Anna, I know what you mean: sometimes people's thoughts converge in the most mysterious ways. And yes, I'm looking forward to the doc too. It should be really good.Persolaisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04192014353722036319noreply@blogger.com