Le Labo
Le Labo (French: "the laboratory") is an Estée Lauder perfume brand based in New York City. The Le Labo "Manifesto" states that "the future of luxury [...] lies in craftsmanship" and includes a line from Hafiz and mentions of Wabi-sabi and Thoreau. History. Le Labo was founded in 2006 in New York City by Eddie Roschi and Fabrice Penot. Le Labo was purchased by Estée Lauder Companies in 2014. The brand is now overseen by Esteé Lauder's Group President, John Demsey, alongside other fragrance brands including Jo Malone and Tom Ford. The acquisition has contributed to overall  growth in the fragrance category, as Esteé Lauder report increased net sales from Le Labo "reflecting growth from new and certain existing products, as well as targeted expanded consumer reach." Products. Le Labo produces 18 fragrances and 9 ambient room scents. The formulations do not include animal products, paraben, preservatives or coloration, and are not tested on animals. Fragrances are compounded at the time of purchase with the client's name printed on the labels of the boxes and the perfume bottles. Le Labo also retails items such as tote bags, detergents, and note books online. The brand produces 13  City Exclusive scents which are available only at specific locations. For example, Vanille 44 is sold in Paris and Gaiac 10 in Tokyo. Perfumers who have created fragrances for the brand include Michel Almairac (Ambrette 9), Annick Ménardo (Patchouli 24) and Maurice Roucel (Jasmine 17 and Labdanum 18). Le Labo creates a black tea essence fragrance for Edition Hotels. Fragrances. Le Labo use a standard naming convention for each of their scents. Each fragrance is named after the primary scent note and given a number, which indicates the composition's total ingredient count. Another 13 is an exception to this  convention, as it was named after "Another" Magazine. Locations. The first store opened on Elizabeth Street in New York's Nolita neighborhood. The brand has standalone boutiques and counters in department stores in countries and regions including the US, Saudi Arabia, Canada, Mexico, UK, Germany, France, Belgium, Hong Kong, UAE, Kuwait, Japan, Malaysia, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, Thailand, and Australia. In popular culture. In Beyoncé's 2016 visual album "Lemonade", the singer was depicted burning two Le Labo Santal 26 candles during the sequence for "Sandcastles".