The Best Le Labo Perfumes in 2023: Sniffing Out the Top Scents

Top 10 Le Labo Fragrances for 2023 Tried and Analyzed

2023’s Top 10 Le Labo Perfumes Tested & Reviewed

If you’re even remotely into fragrance, then you’ve probably heard of Le Labo or smelled one of their trendy perfumes on someone before. The first time I ever smelled a Le Labo perfume (hi, the famous woodsy scent called Santal 33 that’s on every “best perfumes” list), it was love at first sniff. But let me tell you: Santal 33 is only one of many phenomenal perfumes on Le Labo’s roster. The brand has a ton of unique scents, including gourmand vanilla perfumes, earthy fragrances, and floral scents that all are all worth trying IMO.

However, Le Labo’s perfumes are expensive. Which is exactly why I did the very-hard work of smelling every single one, testing it on my own skin, and wearing it for days on end to compile a ranking of the 10 best Le Labo perfumes that are worth the price tag. So regardless of your scent profile of choice (fruity, floral, sweet, woodsy, etc.), you’ll find a Le Labo perfume that not only smells good, but lasts all day and actually has a decent sillage. Check out a few of my faves below:

Our top picks for Le Labo perfumes in 2023:

Rank	Perfume	Price
1		Best Le Labo Perfume Overall – Le Labo Another 13 Eau de Parfum – $230 at Saks Fifth Avenue
2		Most Viral Le Labo Perfume – Le Labo Santal 33 Eau de Parfum – $230 at Saks Fifth Avenue
3		Best Lavender Le Labo Perfume – Le Labo Lavande 31 Eau de Parfum – $230 at Saks Fifth Avenue
4		Best Spicy Le Labo Perfume – Le Labo Thé Noir 29 Eau de Parfum – $230 at Saks Fifth Avenue
5		Best Sweet Le Labo Perfume – Le Labo Thé Matcha 26 Eau de Parfum – $230 at Saks Fifth Avenue
6		Best Beachy Le Labo Perfume – Le Labo Neroli 36 Eau de Parfum – $230 at Saks Fifth Avenue
7		Best Floral Le Labo Perfume – Le Labo Rose 31 Eau de Parfum – $230 at Saks Fifth Avenue
8		Most Long-Lasting Le Labo Perfume – Le Labo Lys 41 Eau de Parfum – $230 at Saks Fifth Avenue
9		Best Earthy Le Labo Perfume – Le Labo Patchouli 24 Eau de Parfum – $230 at Saks Fifth Avenue
10		Best Clean Le Labo Perfume – Le Labo Bergamote 22 Eau de Parfum – $230 at Saks Fifth Avenue

Without further ado, keep scrolling for my definitive ranking of the 10 best Le Labo perfumes. But a quick PSA first: If you want to smell one of the Le Labo scents but can’t make it to a Nordstrom or boutique to give them a sniff IRL, grab one of the discovery sets online so you can sample a few options. You can even snag a discovery set with a 50ml bottle to eventually exchange for a full-size of your favorite fragrance. Buying perfume online has legit never been easier, bb.

Best Le Labo Perfume Overall – Le Labo Another 13 Eau de Parfum

This perfume makes me feel like the best-smelling person on earth. It’s truly the Sofia Richie Grainge or “quiet luxury” of perfumes because it smells rich but isn’t dripping with gold or throwing logos in your face. The notes (see: pear, jasmine, ambrette) aren’t necessarily distinguishable; they just blend together and evoke a very clean and simple yet warm and musky scent. It actually has iso e super, which is what gives it that salty, almost-sweaty, skin-like quality that makes it so subtle. But don’t get it twisted: The performance and projection of this fragrance is shockingly incredible. I’ve been stopped on the street many times asking what I’m wearing when I’ve spritzed this on my neck or clothes.

• Key notes: Pear, jasmine, iso e super, ambrette
• My rating: 5/5

Glowing customer review: “A subtle skin scent that is what I imagine a paper mill or printing press warehouse would smell like. I suspect this smells a little different on everyone as it mixes with your own skin musk. Its sillage is soft enough to not overwhelm—I almost forget I’m wearing it. However, it clearly lingers since I’ve received compliments and inquiries on what fragrance I’m wearing. If you would enjoy an understated fragrance that inspires you to cozy up on a leather couch and read a weathered library book, An0ther 13 might be up your alley.”

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Most Viral Le Labo Perfume – Le Labo Santal 33 Eau de Parfum

You can’t roundup the best perfumes without a mention of Le Labo’s most famous fragrance, Santal 33. At this point, it’s the quintessential woodsy scent that’s been duped time and time again, but the original will forever one of my favorites. Yes, it’s chock-full of sandalwood and cedar for that fresh chopped wood scent (some even say it smells like a just-sharpened pencil), but it’s also blended with warm amber and spicy cardamom that help it smell a bit more perfume-y than legit wood to me.

Some might find Santal 33 “basic” or overworn. And yes, sure, I probably smell at least one person wearing this every single day in NYC. But (!) there’s a reason people are obsessed with the scent: Because it smells damn good. (FYI tho: If you want a similar scent for a lil cheaper that isn’t as well-known, try Maison Louis Marie Bois de Balincourt—it’s one of my go-tos and people constantly say I smell like Santal 33, but a lil sweeter).

• Key notes: Sandalwood, cedar, leather, cardamom, amber, iris
• My rating: 5/5

Glowing customer review: “I’d take a bath in this scent if I could afford it. I hope I’m buried with a bottle when I die.”

Best Lavender Le Labo Perfume – Le Labo Lavande 31 Eau de Parfum

I’m all about a full-on aromatherapy moment with my perfume. Like, lemme spritz on some zen, okay?! Lavande 31 is a scent I’ll definitely be keeping by my bedside to wear to sleep because it just smells like a chic, expensive spa. The lavender note is totally front and center, but it’s balanced by bright citrus and warm and rich amber and tonka. It’s super smooth and blended to perfection, which is exactly what makes it perfect for bedtime. I won’t lie awake picking apart the fragrance; it simply smells fresh and light.

• Key notes: Lavender, neroli, bergamot, musk, tonka, amber
• My rating: 4/5

Glowing customer review: “Great new take on lavender. I wouldn’t say this is too feminine at all, which was a worry. I’m finding myself wanting a bottle!”

Why trust ‘HotSamples’?

Beth Gillette is the beauty editor at HotSamples with five years of experience researching, writing, and editing perfume stories that range from fall candles to Chanel perfumes. She’s an authority in all fragrance categories, but is an expert when it comes to Le Labo perfumes after sniffing legit every single one and rounding up her favorites. She regularly tests and analyzes perfumes while working with the industry’s top perfumers to assess new formulas and brands.

Beth Gillette