Rose 31

Basic Information and First Impression

Le Labo Rose 31 is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2006. Its official concept is to transform Grasse rose, long associated with sensual femininity, into a powerful fragrance that anyone can wear.

Perfumer and Brand Background

The perfumer is Daphné Bugey. Le Labo was founded in New York in 2006 by Fabrice Penot and Eddie Roschi, with a lab-like store experience, personalized labels, and material-focused fragrance names.

Scent Analysis: Top, Middle, Base

The opening pairs rose with cumin, creating a warm, skin-like, spicy rose rather than a sweet bouquet. The heart brings cedar, vetiver, and olibanum for dry structure. The base settles into guaiac wood, musk, labdanum, amber, and oud-like woody depth.

Comparisons and Positioning

Compared with Santal 33, Rose 31 is less about dry sandalwood and more about rose, cumin, and skin warmth. Compared with traditional rose perfumes, it deliberately avoids romantic sweetness. Compared with Bvlgari Rock'n'Rome, it is less fruity and more intimate, dry, and bodily.

Buying Guide, Price, and Recommendation

The Japanese official page lists 50ml at 31,350 yen, with 50ml, 100ml, and 15ml options shown. It is recommended for people who enjoy spicy, woody, musky florals and want a rose that challenges gendered expectations. Testing on skin is important because cumin can be polarizing.

Wear, Occasions, and Reputation

Rose 31 suits autumn and winter, after-work dinners, quiet bars, galleries, and tailored clothing. Reviews often praise its addictive, stylish, non-sweet rose character, while some dislike the cumin or find it less immediately accessible than Santal 33.