Le Labo Jasmin 17
Today I’m wearing Jasmin 17 by Le Labo, a new non-conformist New York fragrance boutique. Before I begin, please be sure to check out the interview with the shop’s founders on Cait’s blog - Legerdenez. The components of Jasmin 17 are: jasmine, Litsea Cubeba, neroli, orange flower, Palma rose, bigarade, amber, musk, sandalwood, and vanilla. I’m not usually a lover of jasmine and prefer it well-hidden in the midst of woods and amber. This, however, is another story. This jasmine, in spite of coming across as predominantly jasmine, is a remarkably soft, gorgeous, sensual blend. It starts out as a jasmine soliflore, similar to Blush by Marc Jacobs, and evolves into a hesperidic (my nose detects mostly orange flower and bigarade) jasmine on a soft amber/vanilla base and just a hint of sandalwood. The scent stays close to skin and doesn’t seem to have much sillage but it’s so beautiful that I don’t mind sniffing my wrists repeatedly.
Other Le Labo creations include: Bergamote 22, Rose 31, Vetiver 46, Neroli 36, Fleur D’Oranger 27, Patchouli 24, Iris 39, Labdanum 18, and Ambrette 9. If you’re not sure which scents are for you, I highly recommend ordering a Discovery Pack. For $45 (plus shipping and handling) you get 3 different scents of your choice in sleek 5 ml glass sprays with not only the name of the scent printed on the label but also your name - the feature I find particularly appealing. For more information, please call 212-219-2230 or visit the Le Labo web site.
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14 comments June 15th, 2006