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Love Le Labo? AIBU to buy it despite the price tag?

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Smellsgorgeous · 28/04/2026 20:01

To buy Le Labo perfume again because I love it so much, even though it's stupidly expensive?

I had a bottle of Another 13 twice, and loved it, then I started to not smell it. It disappeared after no time. But they've got a new one Violette 30 and it is gorgeous. But so expensive. I've not found any other perfumes I like.

Any other Le Labo devotees out there?

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WilfredsPies · 28/04/2026 20:14

Never heard of it.

But if you like it and you’re not prioritising it over rent, bills, debts etc, then spend your money on whatever makes you happy, whether that’s a Mars Bar or a fast car. What’s the point of working hard if you don’t find some way to enjoy it every now and again?

Nanasueathome · 28/04/2026 20:25

I love Le Labo
Ive got quite a few different ones
My son bought the new Violette one for me for Mothers Day
He lives Battersea and there’s actually a Le Labo shop there
They print the labels and add your name on them too

Smellsgorgeous · 28/04/2026 20:41

WilfredsPies · 28/04/2026 20:14

Never heard of it.

But if you like it and you’re not prioritising it over rent, bills, debts etc, then spend your money on whatever makes you happy, whether that’s a Mars Bar or a fast car. What’s the point of working hard if you don’t find some way to enjoy it every now and again?

That is very true... you've convinced me !! x

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CotswoldsCamilla · 28/04/2026 20:41

I have Bergamot and my husband wears Sandal 13. They’re overpriced but lovely.

Smellsgorgeous · 28/04/2026 20:45

Nanasueathome · 28/04/2026 20:25

I love Le Labo
Ive got quite a few different ones
My son bought the new Violette one for me for Mothers Day
He lives Battersea and there’s actually a Le Labo shop there
They print the labels and add your name on them too

Ooo lucky you! Yes I did that in Cov Garden, with Another 13. It's a gimmick but it helps the pain of the cost, somehow! That's it it's a sign with @WilfredsPies message and your son's spooky coincidence , I'm off to cov garden again next week! My bank account will suffer but I've earnt it ha ha

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throwaway5001 · 28/04/2026 20:46

The shower gel is amazing, really thick and luxurious, it feels like a treat every morning

Smellsgorgeous · 28/04/2026 20:46

CotswoldsCamilla · 28/04/2026 20:41

I have Bergamot and my husband wears Sandal 13. They’re overpriced but lovely.

A man was buying that in the shop today! I didn't buy only test but I'm going to buy now..

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Smellsgorgeous · 28/04/2026 20:48

throwaway5001 · 28/04/2026 20:46

The shower gel is amazing, really thick and luxurious, it feels like a treat every morning

Oh god that'd be another bank balance hemorrhage

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DanaScullysLegoHair · 28/04/2026 20:53

I bought Thé Noir 29, it is gorgeous. You only need 1 spray. Gorgeous fig scent.

Treat yourself!

1apenny2apenny · 28/04/2026 20:58

It’s very gorgeous but if you wanted to save you could try a dupe eg Perfume Parlour.

CholesterolHelp · 28/04/2026 21:12

I love good perfume & adore Le Labo. I started wearing it in 2018 when i bought Bergamote 22 in on a trip to Liberty

I loved it so much that i replaced it as soon as i'd used it.

Then i added Another 13 to my collection & i'm on my second bottle of that & adore it

I also have Santal 33 on the go now too & i have loads of samples which i'm working my way through - The Noir, Labdanum 18, Vetiver 46

My dd bought me the Santal 26 candle for my birthday & i have it on my bedside table & even without ever lighting it, it smells divine!

I would be embarassed to tell you how many perfumes i have!!

Cally62 · 28/04/2026 21:20

Lifes too short.

Just buy the perfume.

Tonka is my signature smell and I wear it almost every day.

I have 4 bottles on the go...Tonka, Ylang, Another and Violette.

Don't buy a copy, you'll regret it.

My dd bought my very first bottle a few years ago when she knew I was looking for something new.

There's nothing like Le Labo, it's as good a therapy and squirt by squirt lots cheaper.

Geckolocation · 28/04/2026 21:27

OK i’ll be the grinch then. I’m finishing a bottle of Neroli and won’t be replacing it. Yes it’s gorgeous but not justifiably gorgeous compared to the crazy price tag.

Any more purse friendly Nerolis and
/or white flower scents please do recommend them! I will miss the LL

Leeds2 · 28/04/2026 21:29

Nanasueathome · 28/04/2026 20:25

I love Le Labo
Ive got quite a few different ones
My son bought the new Violette one for me for Mothers Day
He lives Battersea and there’s actually a Le Labo shop there
They print the labels and add your name on them too

Is the Battersea shop in the old Power Station?

Smellsgorgeous · 28/04/2026 21:37

Cally62 · 28/04/2026 21:20

Lifes too short.

Just buy the perfume.

Tonka is my signature smell and I wear it almost every day.

I have 4 bottles on the go...Tonka, Ylang, Another and Violette.

Don't buy a copy, you'll regret it.

My dd bought my very first bottle a few years ago when she knew I was looking for something new.

There's nothing like Le Labo, it's as good a therapy and squirt by squirt lots cheaper.

Oo I like your last sentence. And equally its cheaper than most items of clothing looking at it that way, squirt by squirt... and if wear it every day, it actually begins to sounds like a bargain.. Amazing :)

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Nanasueathome · Yesterday 12:57

Leeds2 · 28/04/2026 21:29

Is the Battersea shop in the old Power Station?

Yes, it is

Overitallnow · Yesterday 13:11

Have you heard of Noted Aromas? Their Geneva scent is a very good likeness at a fraction of the price of Another 13. I'm on my 4th bottle or so.

ChardonnaysBeastlyCat · Yesterday 13:18

I have Iris.

it’s incredibly long lasting and absolutely lovely.

i think they stopped making it though.

I keep meaning to try Violette.

shuddacuddadidnt · Yesterday 13:26

I have Seoul.

ArtichokeSurprise · Yesterday 13:53

I was a huge Le Labo Oud 27 fan until they stopped that one :-(

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