42 community ratings

Benjoin 19

Name: Benjoin 19
Brand: Le Labo

Perfumer: Frank Voelkl

2013UnisexModern

Votes lean masculine

7.7/ 10

Community score
42 ratings

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Le Labo Benjoin 19 is a resinous, woody and smoky unisex scent led by benzoin, frankincense and cedar.

Compare

Skunky's take: It shines in the cold, and the votes agree.

How does it perform?

From 48 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.1 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

6.8 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

7.3 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

5.0 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

83% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Amber Benzoin Cedar Frankincense Musk

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Synthetic
Spicy
Woody
Resinous
Earthy
Smoky

What does Benjoin 19 smell like?

Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters place it in autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer the least chosen. It leans towards evenings and leisure wear, and it is also picked for nights out.

Taken as a whole, the sweetish resin of benzoin meets the smoky air of frankincense. Cedar builds a woody backbone, amber adds warmth and musk softens the edges. The spicy and earthy sides are clear, with a slightly synthetic sheen alongside. Heeley Eau Sacrée and Serge Lutens L'orpheline have a close profile.