Rose 31 Le Labo

Unisex

Eau de Parfum

Year: 2006

Rose 31 by Le Labo is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women and men.

Best match: Evening, Special Occasion wear in Fall, Winter
Performance feel: Very Good longevity with Moderate sillage
Signature profile: woody, rose, fresh spicy with Rose, Cumin, Rose

woody rose fresh spicy

The first impression

Rose 31 by Le Labo is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women and men. Rose 31 was launched in 2006. The nose behind this fragrance is Daphné Bugey. Top notes are Rose and Cumin; middle notes are Rose, Vetiver and Cedar; base notes are Musk, Guaiac Wood, Agarwood (Oud), Olibanum and Labdanum.

What shapes the scent

woody 100%

rose 85%

fresh spicy 70%

aromatic 60%

amber 50%

musky 40%

earthy 35%

powdery 30%

oud 25%

The perfumer behind it

Daphné Bugey

Daphné Bugey has created a wide range of fragrances, including Sunny Seaside Of Zanzibar for 4711, By Any Other Name for ALTAIA, and Naked Neroli for BORNTOSTANDOUT®. Her portfolio also includes L'eau Du Soleil for Boitown, Spumante for Brocard, and several other scents. She demonstrates versatility across both niche and commercial brands.

Notes pyramid

Rose

Cumin

Rose

Vetiver

Cedar

Musk

Guaiac Wood

Agarwood (Oud)

Olibanum

Labdanum

The mood it creates

At a glance

The Alchemist archetype

Transformation through craft and experiment

The Alchemist transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary, and Rose 31 embodies this alchemical magic.
Style: They favor tailored silhouettes with unexpected details-a silk blouse paired with weathered leather, or a crisp suit with artisanal jewelry.
Values: They believe in the power of transformation, both of materials and the self.
Social life: They draw people in with warmth (rose), then reveal layers (oud, cumin).

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The Alchemist Archetype: Portrait of Rose 31 Le Labo

Essence

The Alchemist transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary, and Rose 31 embodies this alchemical magic. At first glance, it appears as a classic rose, but the cumin and woody depths reveal a hidden complexity. Like the archetype, this fragrance transmutes floral elegance into something darker, more mysterious, and deeply sensual.

Style & Aesthetic

They favor tailored silhouettes with unexpected details-a silk blouse paired with weathered leather, or a crisp suit with artisanal jewelry. Their aesthetic balances refinement and raw edge, mirroring the fragrance's duality of rose and oud.

Philosophy & Values

They believe in the power of transformation, both of materials and the self. Tradition is a foundation, not a cage. Every encounter, like every spritz of Rose 31, should leave a trace of intrigue.

Relationships

They draw people in with warmth (rose), then reveal layers (oud, cumin). Romantic partners are chosen for their ability to appreciate nuance. Friendships are deep but few, cultivated like rare ingredients.

Lifestyle

Their home is a curated sanctuary-vintage apothecary bottles, a well-worn velvet chair. Evenings are for intimate gatherings with bold wines and whispered conversations that linger like the scent's musky drydown.

Shadow

Their love of transformation can tip into restlessness, discarding relationships or projects before their full potential unfolds. The cumin's sharpness warns of a tendency to provoke for provocation's sake.

Conclusion

Rose 31 is the olfactory equivalent of an alchemist's workshop-where beauty is distilled, then reinvented. It invites wearers to embrace their own contradictions, to find gold in the unexpected.

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Is Rose 31 Le Labo worth trying?

The first impression

What shapes the scent