Le Labo (French for "the lab") is a revolutionary slow perfumery brand founded in 2006 in New York City's Nolita district by Edouard "Eddie" Roschi and Fabrice Penot, two industry veterans rebelling against mass-market fragrance homogenization. Purchased by Estée Lauder Companies in 2014 while retaining creative autonomy, Le Labo redefined modern luxury with its "anti-perfume" philosophy celebrating imperfection, raw ingredients, and artisanal craftsmanship.

 

Famous for in-store hand-blended fragrances labeled with number codes (denoting ingredient counts), Le Labo's iconic scents include Santal 33 (woody-smoky with sandalwood, leather, and violet), Rose 31 (an unapologetically bold floral), and Another 13 (a minimalist, skin-like musk). Embracing wabi-sabi aesthetics and sustainable practices, Le Labo creates timeless, gender-fluid fragrances that prioritize substance over flash, turning each bottle into a personalized olfactory signature.