Le Labo Perfumes
Le Labo Perfumes for Women & Men
Sandalwood mixed with cardamom and leather. Black tea paired with fig and a tobacco-like smell. Or a fragrance built around an amber musk molecule. Le Labo makes some interesting perfumes.
Santal 33 combines sandalwood and cedar with spice. Another 13 focuses on amber musk. Thé Noir 29 has black tea, fig and dry woods. And although it’s called Thé Matcha 26, it won’t simply smell like a mug of green tea. Buy Le Labo perfumes for women and men online at ScentRepublic. Compare the available Eau de Parfum fragrances, bottle sizes and prices in South Africa.
Santal 33: More Than Sandalwood
When you see sandalwood in the name, you might expect a smooth, creamy scent. Le Labo Santal 33 Eau de Parfum has a few other things going on.
Cardamom adds spice, while iris and violet bring a floral touch. Australian sandalwood and cedarwood follow, alongside leathery and musky notes. The leather gives Santal 33 a drier feel than a purely creamy sandalwood perfume.
Some people notice more spice. Others pick out the woods or leather. If you're considering Santal 33 because you enjoy woody fragrances, think about whether you also like that dry, leathery quality. It's not a vanilla and sandalwood perfume.
Another 13: A Perfume People Smell Differently
Another 13 is made with ambroxyde, an amber musk material. Jasmine and moss also feature. Rather than a distinct flower or fruit, it gives a clean, musky and slightly woody impression.
Something to keep in mind before ordering a full bottle: people can perceive these materials differently. Some notice them strongly, while others struggle to pick them up, especially after wearing the fragrance for a while.
That doesn't necessarily mean the perfume has faded. If you're unfamiliar with this style, try a sample before choosing solely from the description.
Should You Buy Thé Noir 29 or Thé Matcha 26?
Both have tea-inspired notes, but they take different directions. Thé Noir 29 combines bergamot, fig and bay leaf with cedarwood, vetiver and musk.
The black tea extract adds a dry, hay-like quality that the brand describes as reminiscent of tobacco. A tobacco-like smell doesn't necessarily mean tobacco leaf is an ingredient. Thé Matcha 26 combines a matcha accord with creamy fig, vetiver, cedarwood and bitter orange.
It has creaminess from the fig alongside drier woods. The brand describes it as a scent that stays close to the skin.
For darker, dry and leafy notes, compare Thé Noir 29. For creamy fig and woods, look at Thé Matcha 26. Neither is simply the smell of a cup of tea.
Rose 31: Rose With Spice and Woods
Le Labo Rose 31 combines Centifolia rose with cumin, olibanum, cedarwood, guaiac wood and musk. Cumin adds spice, while olibanum, also known as frankincense, brings a resinous quality.
The woods give it a drier feel than a soft, sweet rose perfume. If you enjoy flowers but don't want something overly sweet or powdery, compare Rose 31.
Le Labo Bergamote 22
As the name suggests, Bergamote 22 features bergamot. Petitgrain adds a slightly bitter quality, alongside grapefruit, amber, musk and vetiver.
If you enjoy citrus with woody and musky notes, compare Bergamote 22 with the tea-inspired fragrances.
What Do the Numbers Mean in Le Labo Perfumes?
The numbers don't refer to bottle size or fragrance strength. Each represents the number of ingredients used to create the perfume.
So Santal 33 has 33 ingredients, and Another 13 has 13. The number doesn't tell you how long a fragrance will last or how strongly you'll notice the ingredient in its name.
With perfumes such as Rose 31 and Patchouli 24, the named ingredient may not be what stands out most to you.
Which Le Labo Perfume Should I Buy?
| Perfume | Scent |
|---|---|
| Santal 33 | Sandalwood, cardamom, leather and cedarwood |
| Another 13 | Amber musk, jasmine and moss |
| Thé Noir 29 | Black tea, fig, bay leaf and dry woods |
| Thé Matcha 26 | A matcha accord with creamy fig and woods |
| Rose 31 | Rose, cumin and woods |
| Bergamote 22 | Bergamot, grapefruit, amber and vetiver |
Start with the style you enjoy: dry woods, clean musk, leafy tea, creamy fig, spicy rose or citrus. The names offer a starting point, but the supporting notes help explain the differences.
Buy Le Labo Perfume Online in South Africa
Le Labo offers several Eau de Parfum sizes, along with smaller bottles and discovery sets for some fragrances. If you're unsure about a scent, sampling can help before committing to a larger bottle.
There is also a City Exclusive collection with different availability from the main range. Browse Le Labo perfumes at ScentRepublic and compare the available fragrances, sizes and prices.
You can also explore our wider ranges of perfumes for women and perfumes for men.
Le Labo Perfume FAQs
What does Le Labo Santal 33 smell like?
Sandalwood and cedarwood mixed with cardamom, iris, violet and leathery notes.
Does Another 13 smell strong?
People perceive its amber musk differently. It can seem strong to some and much subtler to others.
What Le Labo perfume smells like black tea?
Thé Noir 29 features black tea alongside bergamot, fig, bay leaf, cedarwood and vetiver.
Does Thé Matcha 26 smell like green tea?
It combines a matcha accord with creamy fig, bitter orange, cedarwood and vetiver. It isn't simply a green tea scent.
Are Le Labo perfumes for men or women?
Le Labo fragrances can be worn by both men and women.
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