Le Labo has introduced Osmanthus 19, the new city-exclusive fragrance for Kyoto.
In early winter, when all plants are dormant, gardeners wait for the golden osmanthus to bloom. The first impression is notes of incense and lavender. Then the main flower appears… creamy and uplifting, followed by woody and resinous tones. The composition is Kyoto-like, a quaint scent for a city where traditional townhouses sometimes blend with concrete and neon, and where arcades are just a stone’s throw away from the gardens of the Emperors of long ago. A haiku for the eternal city.**
Le Labo Osmanthus 19, along with the brand’s other city-exclusives, will be available worldwide every August-September. The rest of the year it will only be sold in Kyoto. It is available in 50, 100 and 500 ml.
(via lelabofragrances.jp, additional information via marieclaire.com.tw)
** Please note this is a machine translation from the original Japanese.