Le Labo 2019 EDP

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Bigarade 18 Hong Kong

by Daphné Bugey

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Le Labo Bigarade 18 Hong Kong is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2019, created by Daphné Bugey. Bigarade 18 Hong Kong opens with Bergamot, Bitter Orange, and Neroli, settles into a heart of Lily, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, and Ambergris. Le Labo's Bigarade 18 Hong Kong carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

A divisive Le Labo City Exclusive, Bigarade 18 is either a 'beast mode' neroli masterpiece that shines in the heat, or an overpriced, forgettable detergent bomb. You'll either adore its sharp, clean musk or find it too linear and synthetic.
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Bigarade 18 Hong Kong Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Neroli43%
Bergamot29%
Bitter Orange28%
Heartas listed
Lily100%
Baseas listed
Musk38%
Ambergris32%
Cedar29%

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 Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

With moderate performance, Bigarade 18 works well for casual daytime wear, particularly in warmer weather where its fresh notes truly shine. It's clean enough for the office but its sharp opening might be a bit much for intimate settings or very formal events.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Bitter Orange
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Bitter Orange
  • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • 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

Bigarade 18 opens with a vibrant, almost piercing burst of neroli and bitter orange, tempered by bright bergamot. This initially sharp citrus-floral develops into a clean, somewhat powdery heart where a delicate lily note emerges. The dry down is a sophisticated blend of soft musk, subtle cedar, and a hint of marine-like ambergris, leaving a lasting impression of luxurious, clean freshness.

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