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Le Labo Eucalyptus 20 ~ new fragrance

Posted by Robin on 14 January 2025 4 Comments

Le Labo has launched Eucalyptus 20, a new fragrance…

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The daily lemming

Posted by Robin on 10 January 2025 5 Comments

If you love Le Labo Santal 33 (or the matching candle, Santal 26) and you love Saturday Night Live, this one's for you: "Live from New York, it’s SANTAL 26! For 50 years, Saturday Night Live has been a weekend standby, an invitation to unwind in front of the small screen and watch beloved characters come to life. An incubator for comedic legends, SNL fearlessly gripped the third rail, lampooned celebrities, spotlighted musical talent... and inspired a cult following matched only by Le Labo's iconic candles. A tribute to half a century of making viewers ugly laugh..." 245g for $96 at Saks Fifth Avenue.

Le Labo Osmanthus 19 ~ new fragrance

Posted by Robin on 10 October 2024 6 Comments

Le Labo has introduced Osmanthus 19, the new city-exclusive fragrance for Kyoto…

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Le Labo Coriandre 39 ~ new fragrance

Posted by Robin on 30 July 2024 Leave a Comment

Le Labo has introduced Coriandre 39, the new city-exclusive fragrance for Mexico City…

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Mixed feelings

Posted by Robin on 7 February 2024 2 Comments

Even [Fabrice] Penot has said he has mixed feelings about its success—the scent that put his brand on the map often overshadows Le Labo’s other fragrances.

But for all the jokes and memes, Santal 33 drove “strong double digit” growth for Le Labo in every region of the world for the first quarter of 2024. And it has held our attention for far longer than most. “Santal 33 is the icon fragrance of an entire generation, male and female,” said John Demsey, the former executive group president of the Estée Lauder Companies. Not many perfumes can claim that.

— Read more in The Tragedy of Santal 33—Everyone’s Signature Scent at The Kit.

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