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Le Labo · Sold as unisex
Benjoin 19 Moscow
The hushed intimacy of a dimly lit study, where the scent of aged books and warm spices mingle in the air.
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Benjoin 19 MoscowLuxury · $250+
58%Similar accords, often for lessAmbre Pimente · AjmalBudget tier, under $40 · shares cedar, amber and musk8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Frank Voelkl crafted Benjoin 19 Moscow by Le Labo in 2013, creating an Oriental Woody fragrance that balances warmth and depth. The composition opens with a spicy kick, giving way to a rich amber and musky base that feels both enveloping and refined. This unisex scent is rooted in the brand's commitment to nuanced olfactory experiences, offering a blend of powdery woods and warm spices that evoke a sense of sophisticated comfort.
Apply one to two sprays to your pulse points; the spicy top notes will dissipate quickly, making way for the musky and amber base that lingers close to skin. This fragrance is best enjoyed in cooler settings, where its warmth feels most inviting.
Fig. 01 — Benjoin 19 Moscow, Le Labo
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Frank Voelkl
The precision craftsmanFrank Voelkl is a senior perfumer at Firmenich who has earned a reputation as one of the most technically gifted noses of his generation. Born in Germany and trained in France, he brings Germanic precision to French artistry.
“To me, Santal 33 is my masterpiece on “perfect imperfection.””
Frank Voelkl · CaFleureBon, October 2014
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Designer Le Labo
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Ajmal · 2015Amber MuscShares Cedar, Amber and Muskunder $40★ 3.86 (209)52%Match
Zara · 2017Midsummer Collection Deep FougereShares Cedar, Amber and Muskunder $40★ 3.80 (110)55%Match
Zara · 201701 Magic OnsenShares Cedar, Amber and Muskunder $40★ 3.24 (37)
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Adds fresh spicy, rose and oud; shares amber and olibanum and 1 more note.
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What people
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 43%, disliked or hated by 8%.