Le Labo Launches Santal 33

1/2 of the Le Labo founding duo, Fabrice Penot

Not too long ago, I ventured up to Barney's New York for an evening discussing beautiful scents with Le Labo founder, Fabrice Penot. While I'm no stranger to the brand, I'm continually amazed by their intense, hand-blended scents. To celebrate the launch of their latest fragrance, Santal 33, Penot took us through the process of just how each scent is made - uniquely for you.

Santal 33 ($220) is a lush, woody unisex fragrance with notes of sandalwood, virginia cedar, cardamom, violet, papyrus, spices, leather, musk and amber. On all bottles, Le Labo notes the expiration date (about a year but two if you put it in the fridge). This bad boy took about three years (!!)  to create, a testament to the ethos good things come to those who wait.

Simon Doonan at the event

various Le Labo scents

Le Labo fragrances are available at Barney's New York.

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