Le Labo

Le Labo was founded in 2006 in New York City by Eddie Roschi and Fabrice Penot.[4][5]

Le Labo was purchased by Estée Lauder Companies in 2014.[6][7][8][9] The brand is now overseen by Esteé Lauder's Group President, John Demsey, alongside other fragrance brands including Jo Malone and Tom Ford.[10] 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."[11]

Henry David Thoreau is mentioned in the Le Labo "Manifesto"

Le Labo produces 18 fragrances and 9 ambient room scents. The formulations do not include animal products, paraben, preservatives or coloration, and are not 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. Le Labo also retails items such as tote bags, detergents, and note books online. The brand produces 13 City Exclusive scents which are available only at specific locations. For example, Vanille 44 is sold in Paris and Gaiac 10 in Tokyo.

Perfumers who have created fragrances for the brand include Michel Almairac (Ambrette 9),[12] Annick Ménardo (Patchouli 24)[13] and Maurice Roucel (Jasmine 17 and Labdanum 18).[14][15] Le Labo creates a black tea essence fragrance for Edition Hotels.[16]

The first store opened on Elizabeth Street in New York's Nolita neighborhood. The brand has standalone boutiques and counters in department stores in countries and regions including the US, Saudi Arabia, Canada, UK, Germany, France, Belgium, Hong Kong, UAE, Kuwait, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea,[21] Thailand, and Australia.[22]

In Beyoncé's 2016 visual album Lemonade, the singer was depicted burning two Le Labo Santal 26 candles during the sequence for "Sandcastles".[23]

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