Le Labo 2011 EDP

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Baie Rose 26 Chicago

by Frank Voelkl

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Le Labo Baie Rose 26 Chicago is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2011, created by Frank Voelkl. Baie Rose 26 Chicago opens with Pepper, Pink Pepper, Clove, and Aldehydes, settles into a heart of Rose, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, and Cedar. Le Labo's Baie Rose 26 Chicago carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

This isn't a shy, delicate rose; it's a bold, peppery statement. It's divisive - some find it an outrageously overpriced scrubber, others a sophisticated, addictive take on a classic. Sample first, because Baie Rose 26 is far from a crowd-pleaser.
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Baie Rose 26 Chicago Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Aldehydes25%
Clove25%
Pepper25%
Pink Pepper25%
Heartas listed
Rose100%
Baseas listed
Amber33%
Cedar33%
Musk33%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring

A spring fragrance - light, bright, made for the warmer turn of the year.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its moderate sillage and longevity, coupled with a distinctly peppery-rose profile, make it a bit too assertive for daily office wear but well-suited for dates or casual outings. It can definitely work for formal events, but its unique character might distract in more conservative settings.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Baie Rose 26 delivers a fresh, sparkling rose, often met with an initial punch of aldehydes and a strong peppery kick from pink pepper and clove. As it dries, a musky warmth emerges, softened by cedar, giving it an earthy, almost mineral quality. It oscillates between a crisp, dewy rose and a spicier, woody finish, maintaining an interesting tension throughout.

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