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If you’re pining for Le Labo’s Osmanthus 19 from Kyoto, here’s some good news. As part of the perfumery’s returning City Exclusives event, you can shop the exclusive fragrance without flying to Japan. And yes, it’s happening right now.
An annual tradition for Le Labo fans, the event offers the rare opportunity to discover and shop perfumes that are usually available only in the cities that inspired them. Once a year, for a limited time, these olfactory delights leave their hometowns and make a special appearance in Le Labo boutiques worldwide.
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This year, there are a total of 18 scents to explore, including the coveted Osmanthus 19 from Kyoto. Ethereal and delicate, the scent opens with notes of incense and aromatic lavender. The nuanced fragrance then unfolds into a creamy and uplifting heart of osmanthus flower. Mirroring the city where traditional ‘machiya’ townhouses harmonise with concrete and neon, the scent leaves behind a woody, resinous trail.
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From now until 30 September, you can also explore all 18 scents in 1.5 ML Discovery Sizes (SGD18). Spoilt for choice? Then consider the Discovery Set (SGD90), a curation of five favourites. It comprises Cedrat 37 (Berlin), Gaiac 10 (Tokyo), Myrrhe 55 (Shanghai), Vanille 44 (Paris) and of course, the new Osmanthus 19 (Kyoto).
If you discover something you adore and would like to purchase a larger bottle, you will be able to shop the full-size eau de parfums from 1 to 30 September. They will be available in three sizes: 15 ML (SGD235), 50 ML (SGD540) and 100 ML (SGD760).
By the way, if you ever find yourself with an empty 50 ML, 100 ML or 500 ML City Exclusives bottle, fret not. You can get refills all year round at Le Labo labs in Singapore. Just head to either L1-36 The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands or B1-31 Takashimaya Shopping Centre.
