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'''Le Labo''' ([[French language|French]]: "the lab")<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://translate.google.com/#fr/en/le+labo|title=Google Translate|website=translate.google.com}}</ref> is a [[perfume]] brand based in New York City and owned by [[The Estée Lauder Companies|Estée Lauder]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Gurfein |first1=Laura |title=Powerhouse Estée Lauder Acquires Fragrance Brand Le Labo |url=https://ny.racked.com/2014/10/15/7572949/le-labo-estee-lauder |publisher=Racked |date=October 15, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Born |first1=Pete |title=Estée Lauder Cos. Inks Deal for Le Labo |url=https://wwd.com/business-news/financial/lauder-inks-deal-for-le-labo-7982556/ |publisher=WWD |date=October 15, 2014}}</ref>
'''Le Labo''' ([[French language|French]]: "the lab")<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://translate.google.com/#fr/en/le+labo|title=Google Translate|website=translate.google.com}}</ref> is a slow [[perfume|perfumery]] brand born in Grasse, France, and based in New York City.


== History ==
== History ==
Le Labo Fragrances is well-known for freshly hand-making and labeling perfumes to order. Their stores act as fragrance labs aimed at revealing the backstage craftsmanship around perfume making.
Le Labo was founded in 2006 in New York City by Eddie Roschi and Fabrice Penot.<ref>manrepeller.com Leandra Medine, [http://www.manrepeller.com/2014/05/finding-yourself-in-scent.html Finding Yourself in Scent] May 29, 2014</ref><ref>[https://www.businessoffashion.com/community/companies/le-labo Le Labo] businessoffashion.com</ref>


Le Labo was originally founded in 2006 and later acquired by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc in 2014. The brand is overseen by Deborah Royer, who serves as both the Global Brand President and Creative Director.
Le Labo was purchased by [[Estée Lauder Companies]] in 2014.<ref>Osman Ahmed, [https://www.businessoffashion.com/articles/beauty/as-lvmh-acquires-maison-francis-kurkdjian-perfumer-speaks Perfumer Speaks on Rare LVMH Acquisition] businessoffashion.com, March 20, 2017</ref><ref>Robert Klara, [http://www.adweek.com/brand-marketing/how-le-labo-took-fragrance-industry-storm-after-starting-nothing-173015/ How Le Labo Took the Fragrance Industry by Storm, After Starting With Nothing] adweek.com August 22, 2016</ref><ref>Trefis Team, [https://www.forbes.com/sites/greatspeculations/2016/02/29/estee-lauder-increasing-focus-on-its-fragrance-business-with-another-high-end-brand-acquisition/ Estée Lauder Increasing Focus On Its Fragrance Business With Another High End Brand Acquisition] ''[[Forbes magazine|Forbes]]'', February 29, 2016</ref><ref>Adrianne Pasquarelli, [http://www.crainsnewyork.com/article/20141015/RETAIL_APPAREL/141019927/estee-lauder-buys-nolita-based-fragrance-brand Estee Lauder buys Nolita-based fragrance brand: Le Labo becomes latest addition to the beauty powerhouse's $11 billion stable of brands, including Clinique, MAC, and Bumble and bumble.] [[Crain's New York]] October 15, 2014</ref> The brand is now overseen by Esteé Lauder's Group President, John Demsey, alongside other fragrance brands including [[Jo Malone]] and [[Tom Ford]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. to Acquire Le Labo

|url=https://www.elcompanies.com/en/news-and-media/newsroom/press-releases/2014/10-15-2014|website=www.elcompanies.com|language=en|access-date=May 7, 2020}}</ref> The acquisition has contributed to overall growth in the fragrance category, as Esteé Lauder report increased net sales from Le Labo "reflecting growth from new and certain existing products, as well as targeted expanded consumer reach."<ref>{{Cite web|title=Commission file number 1-14064|url=https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1001250/000110465918053494/a18-14745_110k.htm|last=|first=|date=|website=www.sec.gov|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=May 7, 2020}}</ref>
The brand became B Corp certified in 2022.


==Products==
==Products==
Le Labo’s product line spans across fragrance, home, and body – hair – face, and do not contain animal-derived ingredients.
Le Labo’s main line includes 19 fragrances and 9 ambient room scents. The formulations do not include animal products, [[paraben]], preservatives or coloration, and are not [[animal testing|tested on animals]]. Fragrances are compounded at the time of purchase with the client's name printed on the labels of the boxes and the perfume bottles. While they are known for their candles and perfumes, Le Labo also sells shampoos, body wash, soap, shower gels, and other various body products.<ref name=":0">[https://www.lelabofragrances.com/about-us.html About Us] lelabofragrances.com</ref> Le Labo also retails items such as tote bags, detergents, and note books online. The brand produces 18 City Exclusive scents which are available only at specific locations. For example, Vanille 44 is sold in Paris, Gaiac 10 in Tokyo and Coriandre 39 in Mexico City.


Known for their craft of Slow Perfumery, fragrances are compounded at the time of purchase with the client's name printed on the labels of the boxes and the perfume bottles. Perfumes can be refilled in many locations around the world, and online in select countries.
Perfumers who have created fragrances for the brand include Michel Almairac (Ambrette 9),<ref>[https://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Le-Labo/Ambrette-9-6334.html Ambrette 9] fragrantica.com</ref> [[Annick Ménardo]] (Patchouli 24)<ref>fragrantica.com [https://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Le-Labo/Patchouli-24-6332.html Patchouli 24]</ref> and [[Maurice Roucel]] (Jasmine 17 and Labdanum 18).<ref>fragrantica.com [https://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Le-Labo/Jasmin-17-6337.html Jasmine 17]</ref><ref>fragrantica.com [https://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Le-Labo/Labdanum-18-7848.html Labdanum 18]</ref> Le Labo creates a [[black tea]] essence fragrance for [[Marriott International|Edition Hotels]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.shopedition.com/category.aspx?fragrance|title=Exclusive EDITION Hotel Scent &#124; Shop Luxury Hotel Candles, Reed Diffuser, and Home Fragrance Collection|website=Luxury EDITION Hotel Décor by Ian Schrager - EDITION Hotel Store}}</ref>

Le Labo also sells shampoos, body wash, soap, shower gels, tote bags, diffusers, notebooks and other various body and grooming products.

To date, Le Labo has 17 Classic eau de parfums, 17 City Exclusive eau de parfums, and 11 home fragrances and candles.


===Fragrances===
===Fragrances===
Le Labo fragrances are named after the primary scent note and the total number of ingredients.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Le Labo - Revolutionizing Perfume|url=https://www.thebrander.com/en/lifestyle/le-labo|last=Ott|first=Simone|date=|website=www.thebrander.com|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=May 7, 2020}}</ref> Another 13 is an exception to this convention, as it was named after [[AnOther Magazine|''Another'' Magazine]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=ANOTHER 13 {{!}} Le Labo Fragrances|url=https://www.lelabofragrances.com/another-13-463.html?size=50ml|website=www.lelabofragrances.com|access-date=May 7, 2020}}</ref>
Le Labo fragrances are named after the principal scent note and the original number of ingredients combined to make them.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Le Labo - Revolutionizing Perfume|url=https://www.thebrander.com/en/lifestyle/le-labo|last=Ott|first=Simone|date=|website=www.thebrander.com|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=May 7, 2020}}</ref> One of their most famous scents is SANTAL 33 eau de parfum.
In 2010, Le Labo was commissioned by AnOther Magazine to work on an exclusive scent. The result of this collaboration is ANOTHER 13.<ref>{{Cite web|title=ANOTHER 13 {{!}} Le Labo Fragrances|url=https://www.lelabofragrances.com/another-13-463.html?size=50ml|website=www.lelabofragrances.com|access-date=May 7, 2020}}</ref>


==== City Exclusives ====
==== City Exclusives ====
Le Labo City Exclusives are a limited edition collection of fragrances, each named for a different city. The fragrances are typically only available in that city, but during an annual event they are available globally. Samples are available in-store and online from August 1st to September 30th, and the full-size fragrances from September 1st until September 30th.<ref>{{Cite web |title=OUR CREATIONS {{!}} Le Labo Fragrances |url=https://www.lelabofragrances.com/our-creations.html#cityexclusives |access-date=2023-09-07 |website=www.lelabofragrances.com}}</ref>
Le Labo City Exclusives collection pays tribute to cities all around the world. Each fragrance is dedicated to a different city. The fragrances are typically only available in their dedicated city, but in September they are available globally.<ref>{{Cite web |title=OUR CREATIONS {{!}} Le Labo Fragrances |url=https://www.lelabofragrances.com/our-creations.html#cityexclusives |access-date=2023-09-07 |website=www.lelabofragrances.com}}</ref>


For example, VANIELLE 44 is sold in Paris and GAIAC 10 in Tokyo.
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==Locations==
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The first store opened on 233 [[Elizabeth Street (Manhattan)|Elizabeth Street]] in New York's [[Nolita]] neighborhood.<ref name=":0" /> The brand has standalone boutiques and counters in [[department store]]s in countries and regions including the US, Denmark, Saudi Arabia, Canada, Mexico, UK, Germany, France, Belgium, Hong Kong, UAE, Kuwait, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, China, South Korea,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.lelabofragrances.com/store-locator.html|title=Boutiques &#124; Le Labo Fragrances|website=www.lelabofragrances.com}}</ref> Thailand, and Australia.<ref>[http://www.harpersbazaar.com.au/news/beauty-insider/2017/2/le-labo-melbourne-store/Le Labo to open Melbourne store] ''[[Harper's Bazaar]]'', February 23, 2017</ref>


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==Locations==
==In popular culture==
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The first boutique opened on 233 [[Elizabeth Street (Manhattan)|Elizabeth Street]] in New York's [[Nolita]] neighborhood.<ref name=":0">[https://www.lelabofragrances.com/about-us.html About Us] lelabofragrances.com</ref> The brand has standalone boutiques and counters in [[department store]]s in over 40 markets including but not limited to the USA, Mexico, UK, Germany, France, Belgium, Hong Kong, Middle East, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, China, South Korea,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.lelabofragrances.com/store-locator.html|title=Boutiques &#124; Le Labo Fragrances|website=www.lelabofragrances.com}}</ref> Thailand, and Australia.<ref>[http://www.harpersbazaar.com.au/news/beauty-insider/2017/2/le-labo-melbourne-store/Le Labo to open Melbourne store] ''[[Harper's Bazaar]]'', February 23, 2017</ref>
In [[Beyoncé]]'s 2016 visual album ''[[Lemonade (Beyoncé album)|Lemonade]]'', the singer was depicted burning two Le Labo Santal 26 candles during the sequence for "Sandcastles".<ref>Brennan Kilbane, [https://intothegloss.com/2016/04/beyonces-favorite-candle/ Beyoncé <3s Le Labo] intothegloss.com 2016/04</ref>

In the movie [[Red, White & Royal Blue (film)|''Red, White & Royal Blue'']], it is stated that the character Alex wears Le Labo [[Santal 33]].<ref>[https://www.gq.com/story/red-white-royal-blue-le-labo-santal-33 In ''Red, White & Royal Blue'', a Whiff of Le Labo Is Enough to Spark Fireworks] GQ, Tyler Chin, August 16, 2023</ref>


==See also==
==See also==

Revision as of 17:05, 16 May 2024

Le Labo
Company typeSubsidiary
IndustryConsumer goods
Founded2006; 18 years ago (2006) (New York City, U.S.)
FoundersEddie Roschi
Fabrice Penot
HeadquartersNew York City, U.S.
ProductsCosmetics
ParentEstée Lauder Companies
(2014–present)
Websitehttps://www.lelabofragrances.com

Le Labo (French: "the lab")[1] is a slow perfumery brand born in Grasse, France, and based in New York City.

History

Le Labo Fragrances is well-known for freshly hand-making and labeling perfumes to order. Their stores act as fragrance labs aimed at revealing the backstage craftsmanship around perfume making.

Le Labo was originally founded in 2006 and later acquired by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc in 2014. The brand is overseen by Deborah Royer, who serves as both the Global Brand President and Creative Director.

The brand became B Corp certified in 2022.

Products

Le Labo’s product line spans across fragrance, home, and body – hair – face, and do not contain animal-derived ingredients.

Known for their craft of Slow Perfumery, fragrances are compounded at the time of purchase with the client's name printed on the labels of the boxes and the perfume bottles. Perfumes can be refilled in many locations around the world, and online in select countries.

Le Labo also sells shampoos, body wash, soap, shower gels, tote bags, diffusers, notebooks and other various body and grooming products.

To date, Le Labo has 17 Classic eau de parfums, 17 City Exclusive eau de parfums, and 11 home fragrances and candles.

Fragrances

Le Labo fragrances are named after the principal scent note and the original number of ingredients combined to make them.[2] One of their most famous scents is SANTAL 33 eau de parfum.

In 2010, Le Labo was commissioned by AnOther Magazine to work on an exclusive scent. The result of this collaboration is ANOTHER 13.[3]

City Exclusives

Le Labo City Exclusives collection pays tribute to cities all around the world. Each fragrance is dedicated to a different city. The fragrances are typically only available in their dedicated city, but in September they are available globally.[4]

For example, VANIELLE 44 is sold in Paris and GAIAC 10 in Tokyo.

Locations

The first boutique opened on 233 Elizabeth Street in New York's Nolita neighborhood.[5] The brand has standalone boutiques and counters in department stores in over 40 markets including but not limited to the USA, Mexico, UK, Germany, France, Belgium, Hong Kong, Middle East, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, China, South Korea,[6] Thailand, and Australia.[7]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Google Translate". translate.google.com.
  2. ^ Ott, Simone. "Le Labo - Revolutionizing Perfume". www.thebrander.com. Retrieved May 7, 2020.
  3. ^ "ANOTHER 13 | Le Labo Fragrances". www.lelabofragrances.com. Retrieved May 7, 2020.
  4. ^ "OUR CREATIONS | Le Labo Fragrances". www.lelabofragrances.com. Retrieved September 7, 2023.
  5. ^ About Us lelabofragrances.com
  6. ^ "Boutiques | Le Labo Fragrances". www.lelabofragrances.com.
  7. ^ Labo to open Melbourne store Harper's Bazaar, February 23, 2017
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