390 - Inspired by Rose 31 Le Labo

Essence and Concept

Rose 31 by Le Labo is a distinctive, unisex rose fragrance that transforms the traditional idea of a delicate floral rose into something warmer, spicier, woody, and confidently sensual. Instead of presenting rose as soft and overtly feminine, the fragrance places it against a rich backdrop of cumin, cedarwood, guaiac wood, and musk.

The result is a rose that feels dry, earthy, spicy, and sophisticated. It has a raw, almost tactile quality that makes it feel less like a traditional rose bouquet and more like the scent of rose petals intertwined with warm skin, polished woods, and subtle spice.

Rose 31 is designed for those who appreciate unconventional elegance. It is romantic without being sweet, woody without becoming overly masculine, and floral without feeling traditionally floral.

Note Structure

Top Notes: Cumin, Rose, Aldehydic Accords

Heart Notes: Rose, Cedarwood, Vetiver

Base Notes: Guaiac Wood, Musk, Amber, Oud-like Woody Nuances

Evolution and Experience

Rose 31 opens with an intriguing combination of rose and cumin. The rose provides a soft floral brightness, while cumin introduces a warm, slightly earthy and spicy character.

This opening is intentionally unconventional. Rather than smelling like a fresh rose garden, it creates the impression of warm rose petals against skin, with a subtle salty-spicy quality that immediately gives the fragrance personality.

As the fragrance develops, the rose becomes smoother and more prominent. It remains beautifully natural and slightly dry, avoiding the syrupy sweetness often associated with modern rose perfumes.

Cedarwood and vetiver begin to emerge around the floral heart, giving the rose a woody and earthy framework. The result is a sophisticated contrast between delicate petals and dry, aromatic woods.

The heart feels textured and almost tactile. It is floral, but also earthy, warm, spicy, and slightly smoky.

As Rose 31 reaches the dry-down, guaiac wood and musk become increasingly noticeable. Guaiac wood provides a smooth, slightly smoky woody character, while musk creates warmth and sensuality against the skin.

Amber adds a subtle golden warmth, allowing the composition to become softer and more enveloping. The rose remains present but is now deeply integrated with the woods and musk.

The final impression is warm, woody, musky, spicy, and subtly floral, creating a sophisticated skin scent with remarkable depth.

The overall evolution is spicy rose and cumin → dry rose with cedarwood and vetiver → warm guaiac wood, musk, amber, and sensual woody nuances.

Longevity and Projection

Rose 31 offers good to excellent longevity with moderate projection. The fragrance has a distinctive scent trail, particularly during the opening and heart, while the woody-musky dry-down becomes smoother and more intimate.

Its composition allows it to remain noticeable for many hours without relying on excessive sweetness or density.

The fragrance develops beautifully with body heat, making the dry-down particularly attractive on skin.

Best Use / Occasions

Rose 31 is highly versatile and can be worn throughout the year. Its spicy and woody character makes it particularly beautiful during autumn and winter, while its rose and airy qualities allow it to work during spring and cooler summer evenings.

It is ideal for office wear, creative environments, dinners, dates, evening gatherings, travel, formal occasions, and sophisticated everyday wear.

Because of its unisex character, it works equally well for anyone who enjoys woody, spicy, and unconventional floral fragrances.

It is also an excellent signature scent for someone who wants a fragrance that feels distinctive without being excessively sweet or traditionally floral.

Character and Vibe

Rose 31 is woody, spicy, sensual, earthy, sophisticated, unconventional, warm, and quietly luxurious. Its personality comes from the unusual contrast between delicate rose and earthy cumin, dry woods, and musk.

The fragrance evokes freshly crushed rose petals, warm skin, dry cedarwood, smoky woods, subtle spices, and an intimate evening in a sophisticated urban setting.

The overall vibe is raw, modern elegance with a sensual woody edge. It feels artistic and confident rather than conventionally romantic.

Rose 31 is an excellent choice for lovers of rose, cumin, cedarwood, vetiver, guaiac wood, musk, amber, and woody-spicy fragrances. It is particularly appealing to those who want a rose perfume that breaks away from the traditional sweet and feminine interpretation.

At its heart, Rose 31 is a celebration of contrast—the softness of rose against the warmth of skin and the rugged character of woods and spice. It opens with an intriguing spicy rose accord, develops into a dry and elegant floral-woody heart, and settles into a warm, musky, woody finish that feels deeply sensual and unmistakably distinctive.