LEBON — which flavor to choose? A guide to the seven toothpastes from Grasse

Most toothpastes have one flavor: mint, sometimes stronger, sometimes milder. LEBON has seven, and none of them are accidental. The aromas are composed by a perfumer in Grasse, the French capital of perfume, and the names sound like song titles: Cap Ferrat Mood, Une Piscine à Antibes, Rhythm is Love.

With seven variants, it’s easy to get lost, so here is a guide: what connects all LEBON toothpastes, how the flavors differ, and which one to start with if you are buying for the first time.

What all seven have in common

The same base, manufactured in France. Hydroxyapatite, the mineral that makes up tooth enamel, supports its remineralization. Papaya enzyme (papain) gently removes surface plaque and discoloration without peroxides or aggressive abrasives. Xylitol lowers acidity in the mouth, while hyaluronic acid, aloe vera, and green tea take care of the gums.

What is missing: SLS (LEBON toothpastes foam more gently than drugstore ones), PEG, titanium dioxide, and artificial colors. Over 98% of ingredients are of natural origin; it is a vegan formula, sweetened with stevia. A 75 ml tube lasts for about a month with twice-daily brushing; the paste is thick, so you don't need much. Read more about why the absence of SLS matters in our text on SLS-free toothpastes.

Since the base is the same, the choice comes down to one thing: what flavor you want to experience twice a day.

Seven flavors, from the safest

Cap Ferrat Mood: pure mint

Cap Ferrat Mood is the most classic LEBON. Fresh peppermint, no additives, no surprises. A good choice if you want to change your toothpaste but not your flavor profile.

Le White: sweet mint and green tea

Le White is the line's flagship whitening toothpaste. Moroccan sweet mint with the slight bitterness of green tea: clean, fresh, without candy-like sweetness. The most universal flavor of the seven and our top pick for starters if, alongside flavor, you also care about brightening surface stains.

Noacarlina: cinnamon and mint

Noacarlina is warm and spicy. Cinnamon in the foreground, mint in the background. A good choice for autumn and winter; a bad one if cinnamon irritates your mucous membranes or if you suffer from canker sores.

Tropical Crush: pineapple and rooibos

Tropical Crush is the sweetest and most summery LEBON. Pineapple, rooibos, and a hint of mint. It is liked by people who can't stand strong mint and by children who no longer want "children's" toothpaste.

Sweet Extravagance: rose and orange blossom

Sweet Extravagance is the closest to perfume. Rose and orange blossom against a background of sweet mint, floral and soft. This is a toothpaste you buy for the pleasure of the ritual, not for "fresh breath" in the drugstore sense.

Une Piscine à Antibes: licorice and mint

Une Piscine à Antibes is a contrast that works: sweetish, slightly aniseed-like licorice and cool mint. The name is a nod to the famous pool at the Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Antibes. If you like licorice, this is your LEBON. If not, skip it without regret.

Rhythm is Love: ylang-ylang and yuzu

Rhythm is Love is the most "fragrant" of the seven. It opens with citrusy yuzu, followed by warm, floral ylang-ylang, while mint keeps the whole thing in check. The brand recommends it for the evening, and they are right: this is a toothpaste for a bedtime ritual, not for morning stimulation.

Which one to choose: a quick cheat sheet

• First time and risk-free: Le White or Cap Ferrat Mood.
• Stronger in the morning, milder in the evening: Cap Ferrat Mood for the day, Rhythm is Love for the night.
• You hate mint: Tropical Crush or Sweet Extravagance.
• You like distinct, unusual flavors: Une Piscine à Antibes or Noacarlina.
• Sensitive mucous membranes or canker sores: avoid Noacarlina (cinnamon).

Why is LEBON in our selection?

Because it is a rare case of a toothpaste that you buy also because using it is a pleasure, and the composition makes no compromises to achieve that. A French approach to a daily ritual, aroma from Grasse, and a formula that you read without surprise. The price of 99 PLN for 75 ml is high for a toothpaste and fair for what is inside. You can find the entire line on the brand's website.

Frequently asked questions

Do the flavors differ in composition?

Only in aroma and individual oils (e.g., cinnamon in Noacarlina, aniseed in Antibes). The base with hydroxyapatite, papaya enzyme, xylitol, and hyaluronic acid is the same.

Does Le White actually whiten?

It removes surface stains from coffee, tea, and wine thanks to the papaya enzyme, without peroxides. Teeth look cleaner and brighter after 2–4 weeks, but the natural shade of the enamel does not change. Custom tray bleaching is for changing color.

Is LEBON suitable for children?

The manufacturer markets the toothpastes to adults and older children. For children under 6: use a pea-sized amount, under adult supervision, and always in accordance with the safety guidelines on the product card.

Sources: lebon-dentifrice.com (materials from the manufacturer RIVIERA BELLA SA) and INCI lists from the brand's European distributor.