Le Labo 2006 Edp

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Rose 31

by Daphné Bugey , Frank Voelkl

Le Labo Rose 31 is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2006, created by Daphné Bugey and Frank Voelkl. The fragrance opens with Cumin and Rose, settles into a heart of Vetiver and Cedar, and dries down to a base of Guaiac Wood and Musk.

Our verdict on Rose 31: Statement

A moody, modernist rose veiled in cumin, woods, and musky resins, Rose 31 is an unorthodox floral that oozes confidence and urban sensuality. Not for the faint of heart, it's a cult favorite that captivates as much as it polarizes.
  • Confident
  • Modern
  • Mysterious
  • Elegant
  • Warm
Rose 31 Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 1%
Floral 16%
Fruity 0%
Green 5%
Sweet 7%
Warm 16%
Woody 38%
Earthy 21%
Animalic 19%
Fresh 7%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Performance

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

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Winter

Warm spices and dry woods make Rose 31 ideal for crisp fall days and cool spring evenings, while its subtle floral and musky facets allow it to work in winter and, for some, in summer heat if applied lightly. The cumin and woods can feel overwhelming in high humidity.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its intimate projection and unique spicy-woody floral profile work beautifully for dates and casual wear, lending confidence and intrigue. It's a bit too raw and sensual for formal events or athletic settings, and the cumin can be polarizing in close office quarters.

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About

Rose 31 opens with the unexpected heat of cumin and a prickle of pepper, quickly revealing a dusty, earthy Centifolia rose that feels both lived-in and hauntingly fresh. The heart is a tangle of vetiver and cedar, lending a dry, pencil-shavings woodiness that envelops the fleeting rose in a haze of spicy warmth. As it dries down, smoky olibanum, guaiac wood, and musky labdanum linger close to the skin, their resinous, incense-like richness softened by a subtle animalic musk. The result is a thoroughly androgynous, urban rose-never sweet or jammy, but instead raw, sensual, and quietly rebellious.