Le Labo is not a fragrance house that makes things easy. There are no celebrity endorsements, no mass-market advertising, no obvious entry points. What there is, instead, is a collection of deeply considered, beautifully crafted fragrances that reward curiosity and repay attention. If you are new to Le Labo — or simply trying to decide which bottle deserves a place in your collection — this guide is for you.
Five Le Labo Fragrances, Explained
Santal 33 — The One Everyone Recognizes
Le Labo Santal 33 Unisex Eau de Parfum Spray 3.4 oz / 100 ml is the fragrance that put Le Labo on the map and has never left it. Woody, smoky, and unmistakably distinctive, Santal 33 opens with cardamom and iris before settling into a heart of Australian sandalwood, cedarwood, and leather. The base of ambrox, papyrus, and musk creates a clean, skin-close finish that lasts for hours. If you want to understand what Le Labo is about, start here.
Another 13 — The Cult Obsession
Le Labo Another 13 Unisex Eau de Parfum 3.4 oz / 100 ml is the fragrance that fragrance collectors reach for when they want something that cannot be explained — only experienced. Originally created as a collaboration with AnOther Magazine, it is a skin-like, musky, slightly animalic scent that smells different on every person who wears it. Built around ambroxan, jasmine, and moss, Another 13 is the ultimate skin scent — addictive, intimate, and endlessly wearable.
The Noir 29 — The Smoky Tea Masterpiece
Le Labo The Noir 29 Unisex Eau de Parfum Spray 3.4 oz / 100 ml was originally created as a London City Exclusive, and it shows. Smoky, woody, and deeply sophisticated, The Noir 29 opens with fig leaves and black tea before settling into cedar, musk, vetiver, and amber. This is a fragrance for those who find beauty in restraint and luxury in understatement.
The Matcha 26 — The Meditative Green
Le Labo The Matcha 26 Eau de Parfum 3.4 oz / 100 ml is inspired by the Japanese tea ceremony and captures the serene, grounding essence of ceremonial-grade matcha. Cool, vegetal, and quietly profound, it opens with matcha and violet leaf before settling into cedar, vetiver, musk, and ambergris. If you are drawn to green, earthy fragrances that feel genuinely different, The Matcha 26 is your answer.
Labdanum 18 — The Ancient Warmth
Le Labo Labdanum 18 Eau de Parfum Spray 3.4 oz / 100 ml reaches deep into the history of perfumery and pulls out something timeless. Built around labdanum — a dark, resinous ingredient used in perfumery for thousands of years — it opens with amber and labdanum before deepening into leather, incense, sandalwood, and musk. Rich, complex, and deeply sensual, Labdanum 18 is the choice for those who appreciate depth, history, and quiet luxury.
Which One Is Right for You?
If you want the iconic Le Labo experience, start with Santal 33. If you want something skin-like and addictive, Another 13 is your answer. For smoky sophistication, The Noir 29 delivers. For meditative green freshness, reach for The Matcha 26. And for rich, resinous warmth, Labdanum 18 is the one. All five are available now with fast shipping across the United States — every bottle 100% authentic and ready to wear.