Benjoin 19 by Le Labo
Brand: Le Labo
Concentration: EDP
Scent overview
Benjoin 19 is a quietly enveloping interpretation of benzoin, balancing balsamic sweetness with dry woods and the austere lift of incense. Its intimate, contemplative character feels especially suited to cool weather and understated evening wear.
Is Benjoin 19 worth it?
How it smells: Opens with olibanum (frankincense), cedarwood and benzoin at the heart, then dries down to musk and amber.
Scent Score: 66/100 (Good). Lives up to the hype. People talk about it, and it delivers. Performance 63, reputation 67, versatility 79, layerability 67 and value 48, each out of 100.
What to expect: Longevity: Lasts a full workday. Projection: Arm's-length projection. Best for: Fall and winter, for evenings and casual days. Layering: Layers well with many fragrances. Leans: Unisex.
Scent Character
EDP · Introduced 2013 · Unisex
Key accords: Olibanum (frankincense), Cedarwood, Benzoin, Musk, Amber
Top Notes
- Olibanum (frankincense)
Heart Notes
- Cedarwood
- Benzoin
Base Notes
Occasions: Evening, Casual, Date, Special Occasion
Seasons: Fall, Winter
Fragrance overview
Benjoin 19 by Le Labo belongs to the oriental fragrance family. A warm, smoky resinous composition where sweet benzoin glows against dry cedar, incense, and soft musk. Benjoin 19 opens with Olibanum (frankincense). The heart brings Cedarwood and Benzoin. It dries down to Musk and Amber.
How to wear Benjoin 19
On skin, Benjoin 19 by Le Labo has good longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 6/10, EDP concentration. It's best in fall and winter. Reach for it for evening, casual, date, and special occasion. Its best layering match in the catalog is Miss Dior by Dior. Apply Benjoin 19 first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Miss Dior on top for floral lift. Start with 2 sprays Benjoin 19 : 2 sprays Miss Dior and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Benjoin 19 opens with Olibanum (frankincense).
The heart brings Cedarwood and Benzoin.
It dries down to Musk and Amber.
What to layer with Benjoin 19
Miss Dior by Dior
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share benzoin and musk.
Order: Apply Benjoin 19 first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Miss Dior on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Benjoin 19 : 2 sprays Miss Dior
Fig Porn by Born To Stand Out
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share cedarwood, musk, and amber.
Order: Apply Benjoin 19 first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Fig Porn on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Benjoin 19 : 2 sprays Fig Porn
Book by Commodity
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share cedarwood and amber.
Order: Apply Benjoin 19 first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Book on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Benjoin 19 : 2 sprays Book
Vetiver by Commodity
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share cedarwood, musk, and amber.
Order: Apply Benjoin 19 first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Vetiver on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Benjoin 19 : 2 sprays Vetiver
Lost Cause by Phlur
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share cedarwood and musk.
Order: Apply Benjoin 19 first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Lost Cause on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Benjoin 19 : 2 sprays Lost Cause
Pairings to approach with care
Tobacco Vanille by Tom Ford
Not Recommended · 34/99
Tobacco Vanille has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Tobacco Vanille brings a tobacco contrast to this oriental scent.
Order: Apply Benjoin 19 first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Tobacco Vanille on top for tobacco lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Benjoin 19 : 1 spray Tobacco Vanille
Acqua della Fontana by Zara
Not Recommended · 40/99
This pairing is harder to balance. Acqua della Fontana brings a citrus contrast to this oriental scent.
Order: Apply Benjoin 19 first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Acqua della Fontana on top for citrus lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Benjoin 19 : 2 sprays Acqua della Fontana
Related fragrances and why
- Miss Dior by Dior — Both include benzoin and musk.
- Fig Porn by Born To Stand Out — Both include cedarwood, musk, and amber.
- Book by CommodityBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.— Both include cedarwood and amber.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Benjoin 19?
Benjoin 19 opens with Olibanum (frankincense). The heart brings Cedarwood and Benzoin. It dries down to Musk and Amber.
How long does Benjoin 19 last, and how strong is it?
Benjoin 19 by Le Labo has good longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 6/10, EDP concentration.
When should you wear Benjoin 19?
It's best in fall and winter. It suits evening, casual, date, and special occasion.
What layers well with Benjoin 19?
Miss Dior by Dior is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Oriental and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share benzoin and musk. Apply Benjoin 19 first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Miss Dior on top for floral lift. Start with 2 sprays Benjoin 19 : 2 sprays Miss Dior.
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