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Le Labo Santal 33 Eau de Parfum
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Le Labo's violet-, iris-, and leather-scented Santal 33 is viral for a reason, and also happens to be one of BAZAAR editors' top picks for date night. Contributing beauty director Genevieve Monsma previously said the fragrance’s woody earthiness,"Demands to be noticed, yet manages not to be cloying. Its appeal lies in the fact that the scent is sensual and warm, but understated, with a vibe that’s more crackling fire and cashmere PJs than high heels and red lipstick."
Top: | Violet accord |
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Heart: | Iris |
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Base: | Leather |
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Best Earthy Scent
Le Labo Baie 19 Eau de Parfum
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Anyone who doesn't want their perfume walking into a room before they do can probably agree that Baie 19 serves as the perfect base layer of scent. It's notes of juniper berry and patchouli are inspired by petrichor, or the wet, drenched effect water gives the Earth after it rains.
Top: | Juniper berry |
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Heart: | Patchouli |
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Base: | Green leaves |
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Best Rose Scent
Le Labo Rose 31 Eau de Parfum
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This isn't your average rose perfume: Rose 31 is uniquely powered by the Grasse rose, and balanced with warm, spicy notes of cumin, cedar, and a hint of amber so it's not overly sweet.
Top: | Rose absolute |
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Heart: | Cumin |
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Base: | Amber |
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Best Woody Scent
Le Labo Thé Noir 29 Eau de Parfum
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The woody, earthy scent of Thé Noir 29 is intended as an ode to the craft of tea making. It contains a robust balance of musky, citrus-y notes that linger on the skin for hours.
One satisfied customer writes:
"OK, wow. I received a sample in the mail today and I wanted to write a review as I am getting ready to purchase the full-size bottle. I am very picky when it comes to finding a perfume that I actually love because even some of the biggest name perfumes turn me off because of the overpowering alcohol scent that never goes away after applying. Noir 29 has such a complex woody yet fresh scent that I can’t describe besides saying it smells like I’m having dinner at sunset on the beach during early autumn. That’s it. It’s that good." —Michelle97
Top: | Black tea |
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Heart: | Tobacco |
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Base: | Musk |
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Best Subtle Scent
Le Labo Thé Matcha 26 Eau de Parfum
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Similar to Baie 19, Thé Matcha 26 is made with proximity in mind, and features a soft blend of notes like matcha tea accord and vetiver that are best enjoyed up close.
One satisfied customer writes:
"This is one of my favorite scents from Le Labo! It’s a every day scent that lasts all day." —Lysa
Best Floral Scent
Le Labo Lys 41 Eau de Parfum
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We're big fans of Rose 31, but Le Labo's Lys 41 is probably our overall favorite floral fragrance from the brand. It combines jasmine, tuberose, and lily for a vibrant scent that works all year round.
One satisfied customer writes:
"I love this scent! It’s fresh and floral but not overwhelming. It settles on the skin so nicely. I get complements on how this smells every time I wear it." —eayres
Top: | Tiare flower |
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Heart: | Jasmine |
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Base: | Madagascar vanilla |
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Best Vanilla Scent
Le Labo Tonka 25 Eau de Parfum
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Ideal for vanilla perfume enthusiasts everywhere, Tonka 25's warm, spicy, and slightly sweet olfactory blend might become part of your holy-grail fragrance list.
One satisfied customer writes:
"I love that I keep discovering new favorites from Le Labo. First love was Bergamote 22, then Thé Noir 29, then Another 13, and now Tonka 25. And let me just say… it is so sensual, so warm, so cozy. Perfect for daytime and nighttime. This might be my new signature scent." —CountsJa
Top: | Absolute tonka |
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Heart: | Orange flower absolute |
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Base: | Musk |
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Best Fresh Scent
Le Labo Bergamote 22 Eau de Parfum
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Here's a pick for those who love using fragrance as mood booster: Bergamote 22 contains fresh notes of grapefruit and bergamot that give way to musk and amber once it dries down.
Top: | Bergamot |
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Heart: | Grapefruit |
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Base: | Amber |
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Best Musky Scent
Le Labo Another 13 Eau de Parfum
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This popular Le Labo fragrance was commissioned by AnOther Magazine in 2010 as an exclusive scent in partnership with the publication. The unique musk scent has since become one of the beauty brand's most popular perfumes—which actually contains 13 ingredients.
One satisfied customer writes:
"Love this so much!!! My everyday perfume <3" —Michelle F.
Top: | Ambroxan (a synthetic animal musk) |
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Heart: | Jasmine |
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Base: | Moss |
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