BAIE ROSE 26
Chicago's City Exclusive pairs bright pink pepper and clove with rose, dry cedar, and soft musk.
Perfumer: Frank Voelkl
BAIE ROSE 26
About This Fragrance
BAIE ROSE 26 is Le Labo's Chicago City Exclusive, introduced in 2010. The French term baie rose refers to pink pepper, so the name points to a bright, spicy rose rather than a conventionally sweet floral bouquet.
Scent Profile
Pink pepper and clove create fine, bright heat, sharpened by cool aldehydic light. Rose absolute provides petal density, while dry cedar and soft, faintly powdery musk remain closer to skin. Le Labo connects the contrast between sharp and gentle facets with the two sides of Chicago jazz.
Who It's For
It suits someone seeking rose with spice, cool brightness, and dry wood rather than floral sweetness alone. Spring and autumn are the easiest starting points; in summer, try a small amount after the heat has eased in the evening. Projection and longevity vary widely, so a one-spray skin test over several hours is the most useful guide.
