18 Shades of Labdanum vs Labdanum 18
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
79%scent match
Very similar
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
18 Shades of Labdanum takes 3 of 4 categories.
18 Shades of LabdanumChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Labdanum 18Choose it for a musky and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
18 Shades of Labdanum3/4
Labdanum 181/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- 18 Shades of Labdanum
- Sillage & projection
- 18 Shades of Labdanum
- Value for money
- 18 Shades of Labdanum
- 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
18 Shades of LabdanumThe Dua BrandLabdanum 18Le LaboWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split5.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 89%Had 0%Want 11%
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 hate100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · 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
Category winners
Longevity18 Shades of Labdanum
Sillage18 Shades of Labdanum
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winner18 Shades of LabdanumBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
woody92%
musky84%
leather77%
smoky69%
balsamic61%
musky100%
amber92%
woody84%
vanilla77%
leather69%
animalic61%
Scent match79%Very similar · both amber, musky and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
French labdanumResinsBirchGurjan balsamTonka BeanPatchouliCastoreumCinnamonVanillaCivetMusk
No top / heart / base split published
Notes
French labdanumVanillaCivettaMuskCastoreumResinsTonka BeanGurjan balsamBirchPatchouliCinnamon
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesFrench labdanum, Resins, Birch and Gurjan balsam. Durations are only published for Labdanum 18, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Spring40
Summer22
Fall100
Winter92
Day99
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#46,808
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#1,903
PerfumerMaurice Roucel
Launched—
Reviews204
Category winnerLabdanum 18Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshot18 Shades of Labdanum by The Dua Brand is a Oriental fragrance for women and men. 18 Shades of Labdanum was launched in 2021. From the way people describe wearing it, this comes across best as an easygoing style that many people can appreciate quickly.
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, 18 Shades of Labdanum or Labdanum 18?
18 Shades of Labdanum takes 3 of 4 categories. 18 Shades of Labdanum is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Labdanum 18 is rated 3.95/5 from 1,551 votes. Choose 18 Shades of Labdanum for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Labdanum 18 for a musky and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, 18 Shades of Labdanum or Labdanum 18?
18 Shades of Labdanum lasts longest (18 Shades of Labdanum 87/100, Labdanum 18 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, 18 Shades of Labdanum or Labdanum 18?
18 Shades of Labdanum projects furthest (18 Shades of Labdanum 75/100, Labdanum 18 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do 18 Shades of Labdanum and Labdanum 18 smell similar?
Very similar: a 79% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, musky and woody accords. Common notes include French labdanum, Resins, Birch and Gurjan balsam.
Is 18 Shades of Labdanum or Labdanum 18 better for summer or winter?
18 Shades of Labdanum suits evening wear; Labdanum 18 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in 18 Shades of Labdanum and Labdanum 18?
18 Shades of Labdanum features French labdanum, Resins, Birch, Gurjan balsam and Tonka Bean. Labdanum 18 features French labdanum, Vanilla, Civetta, Musk and Castoreum.
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