Eucalyptus 20

Opens with a taser of photo-realistic eucalyptus that feels like being enveloped in a “eucalyptean” crash helmet. Sharp, bright and concentrated; as though eucalyptus were a fruit and this were the rind. Which is great - if (like me), you like eucalyptus. The immediate aftermath of the opening is a swift (30 seconds?), evaporation of the excitory notes as the fragrance wanders through the open door of a pony club tack room. Well worn saddles and bridles; accords that add up to dark, dark leather. There’s a hint of chocolate too, although, I should add that absolutely none of these notes are present in the list of accords. This tweener phase lasted around five minutes but I still couldn’t stop sniffing the back of my hand. I mean, where’s the eucalyptus? But this is where the rabbit is pulled from the hat. Those chocolate and leather notes combine into a walk through the shade of a stand of eucalyptus in a park. The camphor, resin, the (now, hints of), green leaves, the scent of bark crunching under your boots and the soil it sits in. The last act (now, next morning), is an echo of the opening but calmed the hell down into a gentle eucalyptus incense; at the same time sweet and astringent. I would put this in the same experiential category as Patchouli 24 and Vetiver 46. You have to want to smell very specifically of this frangrance as there’ll be no mistaking it for anything else all day. Personally, I love it.

I first fell for Le Labo through their body care line Hinoki, was the scent that had me returning to their shops like a moth to smoke-scented flame. When Eucalyptus 20 launched, it was love at first sniff. It’s got the same soul as Hinoki Meditation by d’Annam: stepping into a centuries-old Japanese temple, its dark wood steeped in incense and silence, surrounded by an ancient forest humming with time. And somehow, weirdly, it also smells like the colonial churches in Antigua Guatemala, where the air is heavy with sacred smoke: corozo, copal blanco, myrrh, alejandrina. I’m not religious, but this scent feels ceremonial, almost reverent—deeply meditative, like a quiet moment stretched out in scent. Le Labo somehow manages to make all this weight feel fresh—like morning air through a half-open shōji screen. It’s totally genderless, not something I’d call mass-appeal, but it’s a visceral, transportive experience. The projection is bold, the longevity impressive, and the emotions? Unmistakably personal.

When I first discovered Le Labo Hinoki line I fell in love with the scent to much, I used to bathe in it from head to toes: shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, hand cream. I even emailed Le Labo team in early 2023 and begged for a perfume with this scent and got a cold reply encouraging me to try Baie 19 and Tonka 26 (which smells nothing like it). I then tried Comme Des Garçons Hinoki and Aesop, which smell similar to each other (and are beautiful) but way more harsh and pungent than Le Labo Hinoki. When this fragrance was released this year, I rushed to try it in the store and was a little disappointed upon the first try, it seemed too medicinal, sour, crisp. But when it settled into the skin and a couple of hours passed by it started giving the EXACT smell of Hinoki body products. Very comforting, creamy, woody. It stays on my skin the whole day, has a nice projection, I love it. If you love Hinoki body line it's a no brainer!

I ordrered a bach of the latest Le Labo samples, and this was the one I did not expect anything from, but ended up loving. Perhaps I was discouraged by the name, although Le Labo rarely smells anything like their name. This gives me something very nostalgic, and I find it authentic and natural. Whatever the ingredients, to me ir reminds me of being a child, working in stables and riding in the mountains. I get leather, herbs and hay and it is much better on my skin than on paper. Very slightly smoky, a hint of tobacco, dry, clean and warm. It smells like a living thing, could be a cat or a person who has spend its whole day sleeping in the herbs under the sun. It leans slightly masculine, but not so much that I can not pull it of.. I think.. Smelled divine on my husband. To me this is a scent that should be paired with skin.

Le Labo Eucalyptus 20 feels less like a "fresh eucalyptus" fragrance and more like stepping into a quiet yoga or meditation class. Instead of a sharp, cooling blast, the eucalyptus is softened. It's blended with gentle herbs and wrapped in warm woods and incense. There’s a calm, slightly resinous haze that lingers, like essential oils diffusing in a sunlit studio after a slow yin session. The cedar and musk keep it grounded, while the olibanum and labdanum add that subtle, almost spiritual warmth. It’s not energizing in the typical green or minty way. It’s introspective, soothing, and a little cocooning. If you’re expecting a bright, in-our-face eucalyptus, this might surprise you. But if you want something that captures stillness, softness, and that meditative headspace to wind down, this one really delivers.

8/10 I’m an avid Le Labo Hater- after living in New York for more than a couple months you start dreading the smell of stank fashion bros hiding their sweat with more than a healthy heaping of something like Santal 44 lol.. in fact the first time I went to a Le labo I thought all the scents had a hint of bile in it..... Regrettably I REALLY liked this new eucalyptus they came out with, it also lowkey has a hint of bile, but it works in a more rugged/musky way than the other options. It’s very herbal and churchy, and honestly doesn’t have that much of an actual eucalyptus smell imo! I can explain, but it’s very gender euphoric and brings a lovely androgynous vibe. Gettin my stink on

... I stepped away from lelabo since the company being sold. Completely lost interest in the entire house after santal 33 becoming the most worn scent in New York. A scent that used to be my signature from 08-2018. I noticed the change in the compounds and just couldn’t purchase anymore. I went into a nearby shop yesterday after work just for fun and was instantly taken back to when I just discovered s33 or maybe even the brand in general. E20 is dirty yet fresh. Unusual, signature, offensive, alluring and to me what any original fan of Le labo has been waiting for. Writing this as I wake up because it’s the first thing I noticed this morning. It’s good.

I tried this yesterday at the LeLabo store in Silverlake, Los Angeles. I'm not a big fan of this house, but I have to admit I really liked Eucalyptus 20. It has a Cedarwood note that really conjured up TamDao, my favorite perfume. It also has a subtlety, and is a contemplative scent that worked perfectly on a cloudy, windy, cool day. Labdamum and Olibanum are two other notes that provide a baby wipe note, which is comforting and nuturing. I did not detect the Eucalyptus but the whole composition is well blended and very close the skin. If it wasn't so damn expensive I would buy it.

New favorite coniferous scent. On my skin, Eucalyptus 20 smells more like tacky pine sap and Pre de Provence sage bar soap. It’s aromatic, earthy, and ambery. The woods are deep, dark, and insanely intoxicating. So ultra potent it verges on stifling... in a good way. The churchy-vibes incense is equally dense and robust. Subtle florals cut through all that thickness and temper this composition so beautifully. No sharpness on me, to boot. Thoroughly obsessed! Second only to Ylang 49 for my favorite Le Labo. MASTERPIECE

First things first, the opening, it is not it. The eucalyptus is really intense and dry, reminds me of VICKS balm. Thankfully that got away fast and gave way to a more palatable scent. The incense and the eucalyptus are a great combination, it blew my mind. The scent remains dry woody incensy and I love that. Unfortunately the price point is insane 😭😭and I don't see me buying it in the future. Just get a VICKS balm warm it up, burn some incense, and get into a priestly mood, voila! Le Labo on a budget!

I've sampled this a few times and I love it, but even more so on my partner. So beautiful and calming, kind of clears the sinuses a bit in the same way that real Eucalyptus does without really smelling like Eucalyptus (which I don't mind at all). Other incense fragrances that I've tried dose too heavily into Labdanum and dry down into an "ambery" fragrance. This doesn't do that, thank god, and instead retains a freshness all the way through. This will be my incense fragrance.

This fragrance smell absolutely amazing, very unique, very transparent. The eucalypt has that minty light fresh and lifting attribute while being woody and herbal. Only downside is that the sillage is really weak, I couldnt even smell it from 10 cm away from my wrist, you really have to go 3-4 cm close to really smell the whole fragrance, otherwise it just partially lingers without that menthol eucalyptus hit

Guys don’t let these personal opinions change your interest to at least try it for yourself, don’t write it off like that. Remember, same crowd, on this very platform, bashed Thé Matcha 26 when it just came out too and now I can’t believe how much love & appreciation it receives constantly. In regards to this one, I just leave you with this: spicy, woody, a hinoki heaven. Their best creation, yet.

Well damn. Le Labo has done it again for me. Had the official sample lying around for months and finally got round to using it. I kind of already knew but this is so up my street, it is green woody, smells like walking in an ancient wood, yet still fresh & modern and unlike anything else I’ve smelled. This will be a really nice addition to my collection, I will definitely order the 15ml of this 🥰

LOVE this one, though the eucalyptus is very much in the background. This smells a lot like Aesop Hwyl, which I also love. If you want something calming, grounding, subtle, natural smelling, and forest-like, definitely try this one out! Tip: if you get a 1ml decant of this, do several dabs of it. It's not a very strong scent and you might not get the full effect with just one dab/swipe.

I bought 20 and 22 Bergamot. This Eucalyptus smells more citrus than 22. I feel that if you want an explosion of top notes go with eucalyptus and not Bergamot, which was weak smelled like a new born baby to me though. I love 22. Very refreshing. I have had it on for one hour, and i swore it had lime in it but “computer says no”. I’m going to keep coming back for more.

is it over priced? yes. do i still love it? also yes. it smells like a spa that gives you a fluffy robe and the sauna is nearby. it is a heavier wood scent, but i love that. i feel like while the eucalyptus isn’t strong, it brightens the fragrance and adds a nice touch of freshness. i highly recommend it except for the price point. 4.5/5

To me this smells divine- like a beautiful meadow with morning dew. Sweet herbs and flowers, endless field of sweet green grass surrounded in fog. So green and sweet and dewy. Im obsessed. I must have won the gene lottery with this one as the reviews on here are all negative but fr me this is a Hozier song in a bottle.

At first spray this was almost offensive but wait a few short minutes and it settles into a beautiful, comforting, fresh aromatic but almost earthy/organic scent. I find this straight up unisex. Funny I have never loved the hyped scents from Le Labo but I have fallen in love with Neroli and Eucalyptus.

There's something that the other reviews here echo that I can't ignore. The Japanese bath house vibe is strong here and its giving steamy relaxation. Sprayed it on midday and it's now the evening, it's become a wonderful skin scent. I'd reccomend it if you're a fan of Malle's French Lover.