Le Labo GAIAC 10 — Tokyo

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Quiet woods, warm skin

Gaiac 10 does not explain itself in the first few seconds. There is no sparkling fruit opening and no obvious bouquet. Even the words “woody fragrance” can make it sound heavier than it really is. Instead, Gaiac 10 is quiet.

Guaiac wood gives the fragrance subtle depth, cedar adds a dry outline, and incense passes softly through the composition. Then four different musks pull everything closer to skin. Le Labo's official scent structure centers on gaiac wood, four musks, cedar, and olibanum.

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What does Gaiac 10 smell like?

At first, there is dry wood with the faintest suggestion of smoke. Then everything softens. Wood and musk begin to blur together until the fragrance feels less like something placed on the skin and more like the skin itself has changed slightly.

This is not a traditional masculine woody fragrance. It isn't soapy clean, either. It is something closer to quiet clean: no bubbles, no obvious aquatic freshness, no bright citrus—just warmth, wood, musk, and a trace of smoke.

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Scent profile

Vial Note mood: Quiet · Woody · Musky · Intimate · Minimal

Official direction: Gaiac Wood · Four Musks · Cedar · Olibanum / Incense

Sweetness: Very Low · Freshness: Low–Moderate · Warmth: Moderate · Presence: Close · Gender: Unisex

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Is Gaiac 10 a skin scent?

Yes—but not because it disappears. GAIAC 10 wears close rather than loud. Its presence comes from distance rather than volume. It is the kind of fragrance someone may notice only after coming closer.

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Who is Gaiac 10 for?

• Someone who likes Another 13 but wants more wood.
• Someone who dislikes sweet fragrances.
• Someone who enjoys musk but finds traditional white musk too soapy.
• Someone who likes woods but not heavy woody fragrances.
• Someone looking for a quiet office or travel scent.
• Someone who likes fragrance to be discovered up close.

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When would I wear it?

Office · Flights · Hotel stays · Museum days · Coffee · Dinner · Travel · Quiet weekends · All seasons

Gaiac 10 is especially useful on the days when you do not know what to wear but still want to smell quietly put together.

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Tokyo City Exclusive

Gaiac 10 stands out for its quiet elegance. Guaiac wood, soft musk, cedar, and incense create a scent that stays close to the skin—subtle, calm, and deeply expressive. Rather than projecting loudly, it draws people in with a warm woody softness that feels intimate, modern, and quietly addictive.

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Gaiac 10 vs. Another 13

Want cleaner and more abstract? Explore Another 13 →

FAQ

Common questions

What are the main notes in Gaiac 10?

Le Labo's official core description centers on guaiac wood, four musks, cedar, and olibanum/incense.

Is Gaiac 10 strong?

It is better described as close-wearing rather than loud. Projection also varies by skin, application, and environment.

Is Gaiac 10 masculine or feminine?

Its dry woody-musk structure works comfortably across traditional fragrance gender categories.

Is Gaiac 10 similar to Another 13?

They share an intimate, minimalist style, but Gaiac 10 is warmer, woodier, and slightly smoky; Another 13 feels cooler, more abstract, and more purely skin-like.