The New York-founded perfumer Le Labo goes the extra mile to add a personalised touch. The label of each bottle is printed with the receiver’s name and the location in which it was packaged, and each year, the team crafts a new scent that captures the essence of a specific city. Known as their “City Exclusives,” Le Labo has previously bottled up the smooth notes of cigars in Miami, the citrusy vibrancy of Seoul, and the musky allure of Los Angeles. For eleven months of the year, the full sized fragrances are available exclusively to the residents of that city. However, contrary to what Green Day might suggest, September is a big month for Le Labo enthusiasts, with full-size “City Exclusive” fragrances available online worldwide, in labs and at select retailers.
This year’s “City Exclusive” is a spritz of Mexico, with the keynote being one of its most controversial yet: coriander. Even those who are not fond of the herb might find themselves pleasantly surprised by the crisp, watery notes of “Le Labo: Coriandre 39”. Expect fresh, green florals upon the first spray, followed by a musky dry down. It’s a sensory ode to forest bathing in El Bosque de Chapultepec and sipping mezcal in the shade at a lively café in La Condesa.
The “City Exclusive” samples and discovery sets are available online now. The “Coriandre 39” full sized fragrance will be on sale from 1 September–30 September online, in labs and at select retailers. lelabofragrances.com.au.
