Le Labo’s Kyoto-Inspired OSMANTHUS 19 is Now Available Worldwide

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Summary

  • OSMANTHUS 19, Le Labo’s Kyoto City Exclusives fragrance, is available worldwide for a limited-time.
  • The scent embodies the edge of Kyoto, and features notes of incense, lavender, osmanthus and woody tones.
  • Samples and discovery sets are now available through September 30, with full-size fragrances releasing September 1.

As September approaches, Le Labo’s annual City Exclusive Event is also drawing near – a month-long celebration where the brand’s highly sought-after city-specific scents venture beyond their home cities, enabling wearers to journey to distant lands through enchanting fragrances. In 2023, the focus falls on Kyoto, with the New York perfumery introducing OSMANTHUS 19 to the global scene.

In tribute to Japan’s timeless urban gem, Le Labo’s OSMANTHUS 19 is described as a nudge to always appreciate our fleeting, wild beauty. The fragrance was inspired by their Kyoto store, a renovated traditional house (machiya) that embodies warmth and raw textures, reflecting the Wabi-Sabi lifestyle.

Le Labo’s OSMANTHUS 19 is all about cherishing the fleeting beauty around us, just like their Kyoto store. This fragrance was inspired by a renovated traditional Japanese house (machiya) and represents the philosophy of Wabi-Sabi living.

The initial aroma combines the scents of incense and lavender, which later give way to a soothing, invigorating core of the featured osmanthus blossom. This fragrance embodies the fleeting charm of the osmanthus flower, a precious bloom that appears as the rest of nature settles into the tranquility of winter’s weather.

From now until September 30, OSMANTHUS 19 will be accessible worldwide, expanding our City Exclusive collection that already houses popular scents such as Coriandre 39 (inspired by Mexico City), Myrrhe 55 (representing Shanghai), and Citron 28 (reflecting Seoul). You can explore these discovery sets and samples on the Le Labo website, with full-size bottles set to debut in September.

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2025-08-05 00:56