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1506 vs Labdanum 18

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 1,552 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Labdanum 18 takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • 1506

    Choose it for a warm spicy and smoky character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

  • Labdanum 18

    Choose it for a musky and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

15061/4
Labdanum 183/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Labdanum 18
Sillage & projection
Labdanum 18
Value for money
1506
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Labdanum 18

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance
1506Santiago Luxury Parfum
Labdanum 18Le Labo
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 0%Had 25%Want 75%
3.95/ 5 · 1,551 votes
Have 37%Had 12%Want 52%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

38%Love
36%Like
11%Ok
13%Dislike
2%Hate

1,551 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate75
⏱ Longevity69
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate74
Category winners

LongevityLabdanum 18

SillageLabdanum 18

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value75
¤ Price value27
Category winner1506Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
warm spicy100%
smoky92%
woody84%
aromatic77%
amber69%
leather61%
musky100%
amber92%
woody84%
vanilla77%
leather69%
animalic61%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody, amber and leather

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
CardamomPineStar AniseCorianderCoffeeFruity NotesBlack PepperRed Berries
Heart
Guaiac WoodIncenseBirchTaif RoseHoneyEarthy NotesCarnationJasmine
Base
TobaccoTonka BeanPatchouliCandied FruitsCastoreumLabdanumVanillaAmber
Notes
French labdanumVanillaCivettaMuskCastoreumResinsTonka BeanGurjan balsamBirchPatchouliCinnamon

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBirch, Tonka Bean, Patchouli and Castoreum. Durations are only published for Labdanum 18, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Spring40
Summer22
Fall100
Winter92
Day99
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex100
Women0
Men12
Unisex62
Women26
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,118

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,903

PerfumerMaurice Roucel

Launched—

Reviews204

Category winnerLabdanum 18Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

1506 by Santiago Luxury Parfum is a rich, dark woody perfume built around warm spices, resinous woods, and smooth leather. The fragrance opens with an energetic burst of crushed green cardamom, cinnamon bark, and sweet dark plum, balanced by a brisk touch of fresh pine needles. As the opening settles, the heart reveal…

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Labdanum 18 by Le Labo is an amber, musky scent built around a soft and powdery warmth. Rather than projecting an aggressive, dark leather aroma, it hugs close to the skin with sweet vanilla, balsamic resins, and cozy musk. Notes of French labdanum, cinnamon, and gurjan balsam provide a rich, golden center, while hint…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 1506 or Labdanum 18?

Labdanum 18 takes 3 of 4 categories. 1506 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Labdanum 18 is rated 3.95/5 from 1,551 votes. Choose 1506 for a warm spicy and smoky character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Labdanum 18 for a musky and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, 1506 or Labdanum 18?

Labdanum 18 lasts longest (Labdanum 18 69/100, 1506 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1506 or Labdanum 18?

Labdanum 18 projects furthest (Labdanum 18 58/100, 1506 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1506 and Labdanum 18 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and leather accords. Common notes include Birch, Tonka Bean, Patchouli and Castoreum.

Is 1506 or Labdanum 18 better for summer or winter?

1506 suits evening wear; Labdanum 18 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1506 and Labdanum 18?

1506 has top notes of Cardamom, Pine, Star Anise and Coriander, heart notes of Guaiac Wood, Incense, Birch and Taif Rose, a base of Tobacco, Tonka Bean, Patchouli and Candied Fruits. Labdanum 18 features French labdanum, Vanilla, Civetta, Musk and Castoreum.

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