New York-based perfume brand Le Labo has built a name for itself as a pioneer of intimate, unique, and ethical scents. This reputation is one of the reasons that they have a cult following across the world.
The best Le Labo perfumes for women offer a refreshing break from the high-street norm. If you like unusual, boutique, niche-like perfumes, this could be the brand for you. I popped in-store at Harrods to experience everything Le Labo has to offer.
Best Le Labo Perfumes
Suitable for any occasion, I’ve carefully curated 7 of the best Le Labo perfumes for women.
1. Another 13 Eau de Parfum
Review
Another 13 is the result of a collaboration between An0ther Mag and Le Labo that is unusual and surprisingly complex with animalic undertones.
Opening with fresh, floral jasmine that gives way to a rich heart of moss and ambrette, this blend is supported by a base of ambroxan.
The result is a rich, dark, and complex scent that perfectly balances its vibrant energies to create a truly enchanting experience.
Top Notes:
Jasmine
Mid Notes:
Moss, Ambrette Seeds
Base Notes:
Ambroxan
Seasons & Longevity
Wear on spring and autumn days to get the best from this scent (although it’s an an-season scent). Its rich nature makes it ideal for dinners, parties, and work conferences to really turn heads.
Performance is not incredible; you’ll get 4 hours casting an intimate scent bubble.
2. Thé Matcha 26 Eau de Parfum
Review
As an amber and woody scent, Thé Matcha 26 provides a moment of peace and a pool of calm in a hectic world; this fragrance is mature, sweet, and intimate.
Matcha tea and sweet fig create an enchanting opening that is perfectly tempered by bitter orange and dry vetiver. Resinous cedar wood creates an edge that is reminiscent of amber.
As the fragrance dies down, these notes come together to create a harmonious whole that is truly reminiscent of a tea shop.
Top Notes:
Matcha Tea Accord, Fig
Mid Notes:
Bitter Orange, Vetiver
Base Notes:
Cedar Wood
Seasons & Longevity
Thé Matcha 26 is perfect for daytime wear from spring to autumn. Though you can wear it in winter when its delicate nature will make it more intimate and sensual.
This fragrance projects softly and lingers a little longer than you might expect. Nonetheless, expect to reapply this fragrance after four hours.
3. Lys 41 Eau de Parfum
Review
Lys 41 is a pretty white floral scent that is sweet, youthful, and utterly divine and will certainly put a smile on your face.
The top notes of this fragrance are all floral; jasmine, tuberose, and lily come together to create a bouquet that is supported by a heart of vanilla and base notes of noble woods and musk.
Top Notes:
Jasmine, Tuberose, Lily
Mid Notes:
Madagascar Vanilla
Base Notes:
Musk, Noble Woods
Seasons & Longevity
Perfect for spring, summer and early autumn, Lys 41 is the ideal scent for daytime events and occasions.
Intense at first, it dries down quickly and takes on a softer profile that is highly feminine. You should get 5+ hours of noticeable wear from one application.
4. Ylang 49 Eau de Parfum
Review
Blended by Frank Voelkl, Ylang 49 is a balanced fragrance for those who love sweet, fresh, and complex floral scents.
Opening with aromas of gardenia and ylang-ylang, this fragrance mellows into a resinous heart of sandalwood and benzoin before a dry, woody base of patchouli, vetiver, and oakmoss bleeds through.
Top Notes:
Tahitian Gardenia, Ylang-Ylang
Mid Notes:
Sandalwood, Benzoin
Base Notes:
Patchouli, Vetiver, Oakmoss
Seasons & Longevity
Better suited to cold weather, Ylang 49 has a rich and musky base that supports it and increases longevity.
The other side of this is that it has quite a strong sillage so apply sparingly. Lasts 6+ hours.
5. Jasmin 17 Eau de Parfum
Review
Blended by Maurice Roucel, Jasmin 17 is a fragrance with a deceptively simple note profile. Each note in this scent is used to its fullest potential, making it a powerhouse despite its simplicity.
Jasmine and musk form the first wave of Jasmin 17, but as it dries down, you will notice the base scents of sandalwood and vanilla become more prominent.
The result is a sweet, musky, and slightly resinous fragrance that lingers on the skin like spice.
Top Notes:
Jasmine
Mid Notes:
Musk
Base Notes:
Sandalwood, Vanilla
Seasons & Longevity
Wear during spring and summer to get the very best from this fragrance, though I find that it also really shines during chilly mornings too.
The projection is strong but dies down quickly, and you can expect 5+ hours of wear from one application.
6. Ambrette 9 Eau de Parfum
Review
If you are looking for an aromatic and fruity scent, Ambrette 9 could be a perfect choice if you crave an intimate and sensual fragrance with a difference.
The opening notes are citrus, which gives it a spicy, zesty, and sparkling opening that is softened by the fruity notes that form the heart of the scent.
The base is created by ambrette seeds which deepen the profile and create a stunning end result.
Top Notes:
Citrus
Mid Notes:
Fruity Notes
Base Notes:
Ambrette Seeds
Seasons & Longevity
Wear it in spring and summer to get the best result from Ambrette 9, but it can also fare well in autumn. I feel this is undoubtedly a daytime perfume.
The sharp but relatively mild opening will fade when it dries down. However, you should get around 4+ hours of wear from a single application.
7. Fleur d’Oranger 27 Eau de Parfum
Review
A floral and fruity unisex scent, Fluer d’Oranger 27 is a bright, sweet, and fresh scent that is reminiscent of swaying fields by the seaside. Think French Riviera, and you won’t go far wrong.
Bergamot and fresh orange blossom make the first wave of scent truly effervescent, while the heart of petitgrain and lemon adds depth and a hint of tang.
A simple musk base enhances that depth and gives the final, scent a sweet yet dry finish.
Top Notes:
Bergamot, Orange Blossom
Mid Notes:
Petitgrain, Lemon
Base Notes:
Musk
Seasons & Longevity
Fluer d’Oranger 27 is the perfect spring and summer scent for daytime wear. Bright, zesty, and sparkling, it has a noticeable presence that lingers long after the perfume dries down on the skin.
This is a surprisingly enduring scent; you can expect 5+ hours of wear from one application.
Ingrid’s Top Pick
Thé Matcha 26 Eau de Parfum
Thé Matcha 26 Eau de Parfum is my top pick as the best Le Labo perfume for women.
Notes of sweet fig and gently spiced matcha tea work so well with the bitter orange and woody notes.
Conclusion
Each of these Le Labo perfumes is ideal for women and has something niche-like to offer to ensure you stand out from the crowd.
These seven fragrances only represent a fraction of the brand’s growing portfolio, so an in-store visit is well worth the experience to get fully acquainted.
If you are looking for some Le Labo scents for the man in your life, check out Andrew’s article on the 10 Best Le Labo Fragrances For Men.
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