Montagne Buko intense @Raymond Reeves you were right. The opening to me is slightly different but the drydown is 1:1. After im done with my VIW ill be getting this one. Performance, unfortunately, is equally bad around 5 hrs. 9.5/10 Versace Man eau fraiche (retry) Better than last try. Fresh, light, clean and the poor performance of around 2-4 hrs is great for gym. If i find it sub £30 I’ll pick a bottle up. Nasamotto Pardon Dark chocolate, synthetic oud and sharp patchouli. Super high quality and distinctive. Dont know if i like it. Its fairly simple and there are much better options. Ill give it another try under different circumstances. Good performance at 6-8 hrs. 7.5/10 for now. Riifs freeze If you get a chance, buy a Rin detergent bar and give it a sniff. 1:1 similarity. If you cant think of what a off brand detergent powder from a dollar store would smell like. Some might like it but personally its trash. 4/10

Le Labo is one of those houses that can easily be dismissed as overpriced, minimalist, and overly trendy. I understand that argument, especially when you consider the simple bottles, the clinical presentation, and the prices. However, once I spent more time with the fragrances, I realized there is much more going on here than the label and the hype. The fragrances are generally not loud or designed to announce your arrival. Le Labo focuses more on atmosphere, texture, and the way a fragrance develops around the wearer. Some people may interpret that as weak or boring, but I see it as intentional restraint. These are fragrances that become part of your personal space rather than taking over the entire room. I currently own Gaiac 10, Another 13, Bergamote 22, Santal 33, Rose 31, Thé Matcha 26, and Thé Noir 29. That gives me enough range to understand what the house does well. Gaiac 10 is probably the best representation of the quieter side of Le Labo. It is woody, musky, slightly smoky, and extremely understated. This is not something I wear when I want attention. I wear it when I want something clean, calming, and personal. Another 13 is built around that clean, musky, almost skin-like effect. It can seem simple at first, but it creates an unusual scent bubble and changes depending on the wearer. It is also one of those fragrances that other people may notice when you have almost stopped smelling it yourself. Bergamote 22 is one of the brighter and more immediately likable fragrances from the house. It gives me citrus, greenery, and clean woods without smelling like a typical fresh designer fragrance. This is one of the easiest Le Labos for me to wear in the Arizona heat. Santal 33 has become so popular that the fragrance almost gets punished for its own success. Yes, it has been copied repeatedly, and yes, some people get a pickle-like quality from it. I still respect what it accomplished. Its dry sandalwood, leather, and spicy character helped define an entire modern fragrance style.