Lavande 31

Perhaps one of my favorite scent profiles of any fragrance. Maybe not the most unique in terms of notes listed, but I do think that the classic "barbershop" notes pair really well with Le Labo's modern synthetic signatures. The combination produces something that feels bright and soapy, but not sterile. As a guy in his 20s, this fragrance feels like a solution to the dilemma of wanting to smell classy and mature but not smell like an old man. For one, the lavender here is very light; it's perceptible but it doesn't stick out. If it did stick out, the fragrance might become a bit darker and more herbal. Meanwhile, the bergamot and neroli help emphasize the brightness and the tonka provides a bit more sweetness and depth, all supported by the very fresh and modern-feeling amber/ambroxan/musk note which seems to be present in most Le Labo fragrances. For me, the only drawbacks are the Le Labo prices, and that it doesn't project as well as I'd like. In my experience though, even if it doesn't last super long in the air, it does last quite long on the skin, and the scent can linger on fabric for days and even weeks (one of my favorite sweatshirts smells like it now after having worn the fragrance and the sweatshirt for a few days in a row).

I've found myself reaching for this one more often than I thought I would, it's a really great scent that got an undeserved amount of hate in my opinion. Opening note is a burst of lavender and citrus, obviously lemon rind and bergamot with neroli and black tea undergirding the fragrance. It's very well balanced, like freshly laundered clothes in the french countryside flitting in the breeze. Lavender is such a cheap, ubiquitous scent it could easily be accused of giving Fabuloso vibes but it steers far from that territory---smelling like the most expensive lavender detergent money can buy. On the drydown, the neroli and lavender really shine while oakmoss and tonka (It's subtle, but it's there) jump in, to keep that clean-smelling vibe going. When these two start to kick in though the fragrance goes super deep into vetiver territory, giving it a very masculine smell that has gotten me compliments on the street. The lavender never leaves, giving you that fresh clean smell the whole way with a tiny kick of citrus still lingering all the way through. That's the best part too, this fragrance lasts forever because of the lavender, tea, and tonka notes. I can easily go a full day without needing to respray.

I just bought this fragrance a month after smelling it for the first time in store, just browsing the shelves. If the mixed reviews are confusing you too, but I think it all boils down to the lavender, citruses, and musk. I personally think they blend really well and in a sophisticated, luxurious manner. But I guess other people interpret those notes as soap/detergent, all-purpose cleaner and grandma vibes respectively. All the other notes are definitely there but they're more so harmonizing in the background than standing out, and I think that's what makes it a sophisticated, elegant, yet a compliment getter. I really agree with some of the other reviews here calling it the perfect young and modern take of a mature, classy, old gentleman vibe. I honestly feel ripped off that I have to leave it alone for at least a month cos some dude mixed it all in a beaker behind bars for three minutes. I at least got to spray it on myself before macerating, and I can at least say the opening quickly fades into that rich blend of the notes, and then gets darker after some time on the skin. The lavender on here feels more like a backdrop to everything else, from opening to late-stage, but in the best way possible.

After reading the reviews on this fragrance, I’ve noticed most people compare the scent to fresheners/cleaners and voice their disappointment. My experience however, couldn’t be further from this. I am constantly asked what I am wearing whenever I wear this fragrance- some even used the words ‘heavenly’ and ‘divine’ to describe how wonderful I smell, and I have been stopped in the street or at work several times. Projection is moderate, but not modest, and I would say longevity is 4-6 hours with a spray at pulse points. I’m not going to pretend to know about notes and dry down etc, but the general vibe is clean, expensive and seductive- don’t ask me how. It’s worth noting that I tried so hard to wear Le Labo’s Santal 33 without achieving its desired projection of ‘cool’- a colleague of mine told me it was ‘strong’ and ‘odd’. I think like a lot of higher-end fragrances, Le Labo really depends on your skin’s chemical reaction to really make it work. This is now my go-to scent and I cringe at how I wore santal 33 for so long despite it clearly not suiting me. Lavande 31 has given me what I was missing from Santal 33.

I was disappointed in Myrrhe 55 when it came out, but Le Labo came correct with this release. This one really surprised me because it smells like an Italian Colonia but with stellar performance. I'd even venture to say that if you don't like Italian style colognes you will hate this fragrance. This smells like something Acqua Di Parma would release, but more concentrated. It opens with a BRIGHT, heavenly blast of citruses, followed quickly by neroli. The lavender doesn't surface right away and when it does, it's not powerful, but soapy clean. They didn't use a heavy hand with the lavender here. The drydown smells like a like a high quality soap along and lines of Colonia Essenza but it lasts forever. I washed my hands and took a shower and I can still smell it almost 10 hours later. I picture guy on Lake Como wearing khaki shorts, and a white dress shirt. Very soapy and clean, and perfect for the heat.I like it strongly, but I already have a dozen or so soapy fragrances, so I won't be purchasing unless I come across a nice deal. Scent 9/10 Performance 8/10

Went to Le Labo store for the first time in NYC because in my city there isn’t a store. Anyways, I smelled the whole lineup. From 1 all the way up. Out of all of them, this was the standout for me. Absolutely stunning ! And the dry down is just mouth watering. I love the dry down more than the first initial spray. It’s actually beautiful, I don’t get the resemblance of “this smells like a grandmas soap” or “smells like a grandma”. If THIS smells like a grandma soap then please tell me which soaps the grandmas are getting because I’d bathe myself in that soap. Don’t listen to the negative talks on this fragrance. It’s an absolute beauty of a scent and it doesn’t get better than this for lavender based scents. You mainly smell the lavender but it’s done in such a way I don’t even know how to explain You’d have to go and try it out yourself. But this is an absolute banger from Le Labo I’m so glad I discovered it because I’ve been on the hunt to get one ever since.

My first perfumes were Atkinsons English Lavender and Agua Lavanda Puig. Therefore, Lavender will always have a special place in my heart. This release is not a conventional Lavender fragrance. The main accord shares protagonism with Neroli, Musk and Tonka Bean in the backgound. Also, the Lavender note in this EDP is very soft and herbaceous. The Camphorous, Floral and Sweet nuances usually associated with this accord are toned down in here. It's a simple composition, but its contrasting notes create a nice evolution: a fresh, citrusy, floral, bitter and zesty opening, an aromatic heart and a musky, slightly sweet and spicy finale. It does have a soapy vibe, but it doesn't actually smell like soap nor laundry detergent. Unisex leaning slightly masculine, office-safe, with around 7 hours of longevity and a moderate projection, so you might want to apply and re-apply right before putting on your clothes. Definetely a nice twist on this scent profile.

I had this sample for months before I tried it. It was recommended by the woman at the Le Labo counter when I bought Neroli 36, but at the time I dismissed it as I was a little lavender-averse as a fragrance note; I like lavender for bath salts, I love the Lush Sleepy lotion and bath bombs, but to me "lavender" meant bathtime and lotion and felt a little bland. Fast forward to today, when I finally got around to trying Lavande 31 just out of curiosity... and I'm very pleasantly surprised by how fresh, clean, airy, and uplifting this is! Rather than the spa-like, herbal, slightly medicinal lavender that I had envisioned, this is light and very, very clean. Soapy in a good way. 100% unisex. I'd love this on anyone. Neroli is a note I already love, and this combo is delicious. Maybe it's not groundbreaking - as others have stated - but it is VERY good. Might be grabbing a full bottle of this one, soon.

A clean yet sweet Lavender/Tonka is what I get. It's absolutely beautiful and my favorite among Le Labo's line (I haven't tried the city exclusives though*)... it smells like a modern Lavender and not just your typical aromatic essential oil type of note that has been in a lot of Lavender perfumes of the past. The neroli & tonka are really rounding Lavender's edges and making it an easy-wear anywhere type of perfume. This could be a signature scent, and worn by anyone, whatever sex or age. It is lovely and comforting, clean and relaxed but also put together... Reminds me a lot of Lush's Lavender/Vanilla fragrance (I forget the name) but Le Labo's is obviously more well-composed and smells higher quality (even though I also love Lush's too)... This is a masterpiece to me. 10/10 I will be buying the full-size bottle soon.

i initially expected not to like it as i’m not huge on lavender and figured this would be a bit too masculine for me but oh my god its kind of perfect. its perfectly unisex, clean and fresh. sometimes when i do my laundry i’ll lay in the hot pile of freshly clean clothes on my bed and this smells like that. like clean, fresh warm laundry cocooning me in a nest of comfort. its ever-so masculine in the best way. i can see how it leans too masculine for some but for me this is like the perfect soap, its got a vintage feel with the powder. idk i could go on... definitely sample and DEFINITELY GO EASY WITH DABBING/SPRAYING a little goes a long way. if you over do it you will get a headache (one dab was good for me, two is a little loud and 3 lowkey gave me a headache) lol! maybe not a blind buy as it isnt for everyone

Was out of town and decided to go to a Le Labo counter since I don’t have one in my city. Walked in and decided to smell Lavande 31 first since it’s their newest release. To be completely honest, I thought I wasn’t going to like this fragrance since I’m not a big lavender fan, and fully expected this to smell like those classic barber shop, machoman colognes but it’s the absolute opposite. This fragrance is exactly what I’ve been searching for for monthssss. It smells like soap, but luxury soap, it smells like someone who just got out the shower on a summer-y hot day, and sometimes, I just want to smell like that. Nice balance of neroli, lavender and amber, to make a very clean blend. Leans slightly feminine but definitely unisex. Can’t wait to rock this in the summer, 8/10 !!

After smelling this in the airport I decided to purchase a sample (as Le Labo is obviously very expensive). I find that the initial spray is quite different to the dry down. At first, it smells quite sweet to me but later develops into quite a masculine, natural lavender scent. It is very clean, fresh and soapy which I love but might not be to everyone's taste. I'm still a bit undecided about this one. I am obsessed with the scent but I'm not sure if I'd continue wearing it on me...I usually opt for quite feminine scents and I don't know if I'm ready to go THIS unisex. I'm also not sure if I want to smell so soapy...and for the price I'm unsure if I'd buy a larger bottle. But I'll sit on it! If I can start leaning into more unisex scents I think I'd definitely purchase more.

Well, I have quite a few perfumes, and my guy usually says “you smell good”, but when I wore Lavande for the first time? He said “there’s no way anyone could dislike this”. This one was such a surprise find. It was so meh when I sniffed the cap at the store, but the nice lady at the counter offered me a sample and OH BOY it was pure magic when I applied it on my cardigan. It’s been almost a week and I can still smell it, and it’s such a beautiful scent. Clean, crisp and herby. NOTHING like how it smelled on the cap or paper. I immediately went back to the store the second day and grabbed a bottle. It’s starting to make me wonder what other le labo juices am I missing out?? I would NEVER have picked up Lavande if I didn’t actually wear it. Just BEAUTIFUL. So happy with it.

Le Labo is a great brand in my opinion. That's because the chemistry works perfectly on my skin. I wanted to mention that because how this particular fragrance smells to you is in direct response to how the chemistry works on your skin. I sprayed this for the first time tonight and it smells fantastic. In fact it smells so good my mother actually complimented and wants her own bottle. Something she never says. I have over 200 fragrances and 300 samples. Just to give you an idea on how picky she is. It's sweet fresh and aromatic. Very safe and very approachable. There's not much else to say here but sometimes that's a good thing. The crystal collector. The Reiki master. The plant Parent.

Beautiful scent! Upon spraying this, I immediately smelled my top 3 favorite notes - lavender, neroli and bergamot - so it was a no-brainer buy for me. It is a fresh, happy and relaxing scent, which reminds me of weekend mornings when I have no work stress to think about and I can be myself all day. At the drydown, the lavender becomes more apparent in a soapy skin scent way and the tonka beans kick in to add a calming vibe. Gorgeous! Projection and longevity are both good and way better than my Le Labo fave Another 13. I was really surprised to see low ratings and bad reviews for this but as a freshie lover, this has easily climbed to my shelf of favorites and blind reach bottles.

Very nice! Some people have said it's more neroli than lavender, but I get a big, big, big velvety lavender here. Smells quite natural - I can almost picture that powdery/oily sensation of handling real lavender florets, and crumbling them between your fingers. It's very bright and clean in the opening, but it settles to a heavier than expected scent. Way more grounded and earthy than anything from the "Aqua" line of MFK, for example. Lavender hued, velvety, sweet, milky, metallic, a little green, fresh, sagebrush. Down the line unisex. Not a fougere. Extremely well done. No perfumer listed, but smells a bit like something Maurice Roucel would do. Good performance too! 4/5

this scent is such a beautiful, realistic and aromatic lavender. on initial spray this is very, very bright and almost screechy, leaning masculine. after it dries down, the tonka and amber seem to level it out and make it almost creamy, I guess this is the soapy quality that many others have mentioned. this layers absolutely beautiful with any vanilla heavy perfume, almost like a lavender sugar cookie! this lasts all day on me and is super good for those anxious days since the lavender in this is so realistic so it has a bit of a calming effect (but not essential-oil like). this is beautiful before bed or for super cold days where the sun is still shining!

Very beautifully composed. Very masculine to me. Strong floral / lavender up (rich and layered, not cloying at all) front but balanced with gentle spice and bitterness. Picks up a musky quality in the extended dry down. The lavender stays throughout. Got my discovery set sample to last at least a week’s worth of wears. Doesn’t require more than 2 sprays. Great projection. Noticed at work with strong scent trail. Lasted 9am through end of work. Very wearable and loved by women. Along with Aventus and Hibiscus Mahajad, perhaps the most complimented scents I’ve worn. I always say I wear what I wear for me, but it doesn’t hurt. Will be a full bottle purchase.

This is my everyday scent - clean, inoffensive, and a unique take on lavender. I wear it to work and home/sleep. Smells like a hug. Just based on the description it may come off as a softer, more intimate scent, but I have been told that I had a scent trail. On my skin it is very musky, the sharp opening goes away pretty soon. This takes me back to my childhood going swimming in the summer and the smell after you shower. Not really chlorine like but basically if you mixed fresh and aldehydic together. I am in love, a cozy warm fresh fragrance. I find it a bit similar to L'eau Papier by Diptyque but this one has better projection and sillage.

Received a sample of this and really didn’t think much,... but then I kept catching irresistible notes of it throughout the day and I was hooked. I ordered a 50ml bottle which arrived within a couple of days. I decided to wear it to work and have never received more compliments and questions about what I was wearing. While perfumes are very subjective and project differently on different people, this one really works on me; it projects well without being too strong and lasts for hours. It’s clean and comforting, yet a bit sexy and intriguing. I own Santal 33, Rose 31, Lys 41 and Neroli 36- none come close to the perfection of Lavande 31