Rose 31 by Le Labo
Brand: Le Labo
Concentration: EDP
What it smells like
Rose stripped of its sweetness and dressed in wood and musk — cumin, oud, and cedarwood transform a classic rose into something startlingly modern and androgynous. Rose for those who don't wear rose.
Is Rose 31 worth it?
How it smells: Opens with rose and cumin, vetiver at the heart, then dries down to musk and guaiac wood.
Scent Score: 66/100 (Good). Lives up to the hype. People talk about it, and it delivers. Performance 61, reputation 64, versatility 81, layerability 76 and value 46, each out of 100.
Buyers rate it 4.2 out of 5 across 159 Nordstrom reviews.
Scent Character
Floral · Woody
EDP · Introduced 2006 · Unisex
Key accords: Rose, Cumin, Vetiver, Cedar, Musk, Guaiac Wood
Top Notes
- Rose
- Cumin
Heart Notes
Base Notes
- Musk
- Guaiac Wood
- Agarwood (Oud)
- Olibanum
- Labdanum
Occasions: everyday, office, date night
Seasons: fall, winter, spring
Fragrance overview
Rose 31 by Le Labo belongs to the floral fragrance family. Rose stripped of its sweetness and dressed in wood and musk — cumin, oud, and cedarwood transform a classic rose into something startlingly modern and androgynous. Rose for those who don't wear rose. Rose 31 opens with Rose and Cumin. The heart brings Rose, Vetiver, and Cedar. It dries down to Musk, Guaiac Wood, Agarwood (Oud), Olibanum, and Labdanum.
How to wear Rose 31
On skin, Rose 31 by Le Labo has longevity of 7-9 hours, moderate projection, an intensity of 7/10, EDP concentration. It's best in fall, winter, and spring. Reach for it for everyday, office, and date night. Its best layering match in the catalog is Light Blue by Dolce & Gabbana. Apply Rose 31 first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Light Blue on top for citrus lift. Start with 2 sprays Rose 31 : 2 sprays Light Blue and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Rose 31 opens with Rose and Cumin.
The heart brings Rose, Vetiver, and Cedar.
It dries down to Musk, Guaiac Wood, Agarwood (Oud), Olibanum, and Labdanum.
What to layer with Rose 31
Light Blue by Dolce & Gabbana
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and citrus scents naturally complement each other, and they share cedar and musk.
Order: Apply Rose 31 first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Light Blue on top for citrus lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Rose 31 : 2 sprays Light Blue
CK One by Calvin Klein
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and fresh scents naturally complement each other, and they share rose, cedar, and musk.
Order: Apply Rose 31 first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer CK One on top for fresh lift.
Ratio: 1 spray Rose 31 : 2 sprays CK One
Nomade by Chloé
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share rose.
Order: Apply Rose 31 first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Nomade on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Rose 31 : 2 sprays Nomade
Bois Datchaï by Maison Crivelli
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share rose.
Order: Apply Rose 31 first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Bois Datchaï on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Rose 31 : 2 sprays Bois Datchaï
Gin by Commodity
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and fresh scents naturally complement each other, and they share musk and labdanum.
Order: Apply Rose 31 first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Gin on top for fresh lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Rose 31 : 2 sprays Gin
Pairings to approach with care
Dark Desert Nightfall by Zara
Not Recommended · 40/99
This pairing is harder to balance. Dark Desert Nightfall brings a gourmand contrast to this floral scent.
Order: Apply Rose 31 first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Dark Desert Nightfall on top for gourmand lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Rose 31 : 2 sprays Dark Desert Nightfall
Golden Decade Délice Red Fruits by Zara
Not Recommended · 40/99
This pairing is harder to balance. Golden Decade Délice Red Fruits brings a gourmand contrast to this floral scent.
Order: Apply Rose 31 first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Golden Decade Délice Red Fruits on top for gourmand lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Rose 31 : 2 sprays Golden Decade Délice Red Fruits
Related fragrances and why
- Light Blue by Dolce & Gabbana — Both include cedar and musk.
- CK One by Calvin Klein — Both include rose, cedar, and musk.
- Nomade by ChloéBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?— Both include rose.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Rose 31?
Rose 31 opens with Rose and Cumin. The heart brings Rose, Vetiver, and Cedar. It dries down to Musk, Guaiac Wood, Agarwood (Oud), Olibanum, and Labdanum.
How long does Rose 31 last, and how strong is it?
Rose 31 by Le Labo has longevity of 7-9 hours, moderate projection, an intensity of 7/10, EDP concentration.
When should you wear Rose 31?
It's best in fall, winter, and spring. It suits everyday, office, and date night.
What layers well with Rose 31?
Light Blue by Dolce & Gabbana is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Floral and citrus scents naturally complement each other, and they share cedar and musk. Apply Rose 31 first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Light Blue on top for citrus lift. Start with 2 sprays Rose 31 : 2 sprays Light Blue.
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