Le Labo Unveils New Incense Collection and Santal 33 Hand Care Duo

Summary

• Le Labo is officially launching a brand-new INCENSE line as part of its Home Creations Collection, marking an entirely new product category for the brand

• Handcrafted in Kyoto by twelfth-generation artisans using traditional Japanese techniques, the incense will be available in three classic scents: Santal 26, Encens 9, and Ambroxyde 17

• A custom, hand-crafted concrete incense holder from the U.S. will be sold separately, designed to develop a unique patina over time

Cult-favorite fragrance house Le Labo is encouraging its devoted fans to slow down, find stillness, and “listen” to their favorite scents. Launching this summer, the brand is officially expanding its Home Creations Collection with an entirely new category: INCENSE. Arriving alongside a luxurious new Santal 33 hand care duo, the upcoming releases perfectly embody the brand’s philosophy of slow perfumery and heritage craftsmanship, transforming everyday routines into mindful, grounding rituals.

Drawing deep inspiration from Kōdō, the ancient Japanese art of incense appreciation, Le Labo’s new offering is designed to be an experience for the spirit as much as the senses. To ensure the highest level of authenticity and quality, the incense is meticulously handmade in Kyoto by devoted artisans at a twelfth-generation, family-owned workshop using traditional techniques. The initial launch will feature three of the brand’s most recognizable home fragrances: the smoky and leathery Santal 26, the warm and resinous Encens 9, and the fiercely addictive, moss-and-jasmine-laced Ambroxyde 17.

Each incense set includes 35 sticks, with each stick offering a 25-minute burn time—the perfect duration for a small moment of pause and meditation. To complete the experience, Le Labo is also releasing a minimalist Concrete Incense Holder. Hand-crafted in the United States, the industrial-chic holder is designed with the inherent qualities of concrete in mind; it will develop a unique patina over time, ensuring no two pieces are exactly alike.

Simultaneously, Le Labo is treating fans of its most famous fragrance to a new way to wear it. The Body Collection is expanding with the introduction of the Santal 33 Perfuming Hand Soap and Hand Lotion. Infused with the signature crackling blend of cardamom, iris, violet, and smoking wood alloy (Australian sandalwood and cedarwood), the duo turns a simple hand wash into a lingering sensory experience. The lotion is further enriched with shea butter and jojoba oil to soften and nourish the skin.

Whether you are looking to elevate your living space with traditional Japanese craftsmanship or bring the intoxicating scent of the American West to your bathroom sink, these new additions are absolute must-haves. The new Le Labo INCENSE collection, Concrete Holder, and Santal 33 Perfuming Hand Soap and Hand Lotion will officially launch on June 1, 2026 at select retailers and online.