Le Labo Jasmin 17
June 15th, 2006
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 Add your own
1. Elle | June 15th, 2006 at 9:29 am
I have this theory that one can never have too many first rate jasmine scents. Looks like I’ll be adopting this one into my little jasmine family.
2. Ina | June 15th, 2006 at 9:34 am
Um, doesn’t this theory apply to pretty much anything when it comes to perfume?
3. Elle | June 15th, 2006 at 9:46 am
Hmmm. Well…gentle cough…hopes DH doesn’t read this blog…yes. There, I said it. Yes. I’m just a scent sl*t w/ lots of happy little scent families.
4. Ina | June 15th, 2006 at 9:54 am
And lots of illegitimate children spread out around the world!
5. Victoria | June 15th, 2006 at 11:13 am
It is pretty, but I expected much more. The jasmine note is very close to Armani Code for Women, which is actually a disappointment.
6. Ina | June 15th, 2006 at 11:24 am
I’m sorry you were disappointed, V. I truly love this one.
7. Cait | June 15th, 2006 at 2:25 pm
I love it too! Maybe I love it for its lemony litsea cubeba, which reminds me of the book Mandy Aftel wrote with recipes that actually use litsea cubeba. Anybody try her recipes?
8. Ina | June 15th, 2006 at 2:34 pm
You know, I had no idea what litsea cubeba was, hence the hyperlink.
But, no, haven’t tried any of the recipes myself.
9. Judith | June 15th, 2006 at 2:56 pm
I have really enjoyed all of their scents (well, I’ve tried 6 or 7). My favorites probably are Patchouli and Ciste (now Labdanum)–I might also add Vetiver, but my husband stole it from me: it smells great on him! Iris, Jasmine, and Rose seem good as well. But I am trying to figure out which to buy in a larger size, and I think I will go with the first two, since my discovery set vials are already gone. . .
10. Ina | June 15th, 2006 at 3:08 pm
Hi, J.! I’ve enjoyed pretty much all of the ones I’ve tried, too, and guess what? My hubby really liked the Vetiver as well!
I think you should get a full size bottle of Labdanum. Just thought I’d help you out here. 
11. Marina | June 15th, 2006 at 10:30 pm
I thought it was pretty, feminine, fluttery…in one word- lovely. Not amazingly unique or anything, but so pretty and so wearable. Maurice Roucel rocks.
12. Ina | June 15th, 2006 at 11:04 pm
Maurice Roucel rocks indeed!
13. Aromascope » Tubere&hellip | November 2nd, 2006 at 11:47 pm
[…] Le Labo is an exclusive and still fairly new perfume boutique in New York that prides itself in “freshly hand made scents developed by some of the world’s most renowned noses”. A similar approach to that of Frederic Malle’s is used, the exception being the fragrances are mixed right there and then, on the spot, upon your purchasing them. I find this novel concept quite fascinating with perhaps just one reservation - I wonder how this type of mixing affects the quality and longevity of the scent (an average of one year, per Le Labo folks). Nevertheless, Le Labo creations are note-worthy. A few months back I briefly talked about their Jasmin 17. Today, I’d like to share my impressions on their newest - Tubereuse 40. […]
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