Le Labo Has a New Fragrance In Its Core Collection. We Tried It Out
Amid a sea of celebrity-backed luxury house fragrances, Le Labo has stood out for its unisex, sophisticated scents grounded in memory and culture. Surely you’ve had a whiff of Santal 33, a woody-centric fragrance that for literal decades has wafted through the streets of most major cities. But Le Labo’s core collection includes more than just Santal 33. (We’re partial to Thé Matcha 26, our pick for the best overall cologne thanks to its beloved profile of matcha, fig, and fresh-cut grass.) And now there’s a new addition to their scent lineup: Violette 30. Le Labo describes Violette 30 as containing “verdant green floral notes with white tea notes, cedarwood, and a touch of guaiacwood.” That combination is one of Le Labo’s more bright, vibrant, and outwardly floral fragrances, a nice change of pace for its usual woody and musky offerings. It’s a especially interesting entry, given the winter timing of the release. (Typical cold-weather scents usually highlight darker, heavier notes like dried fruit, leather, and vanilla.) The new fragrance stands out in a crowded …
