Fragrance comparison

Abu Dhabi AUH vs Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 34 ratings analysed

Abu Dhabi AUH

The Scent of Departure

3.867 votes

Rank #58,999 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil

Le Labo

4.4427 votes

Rank #18,663 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil takes 3 of 3 categories.

Abu Dhabi AUH
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Abu Dhabi AUH0/3

Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil3/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil
Sillage & projection: Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Abu Dhabi AUHThe Scent of Departure

Labdanum 18 Perfume OilLe Labo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 23%Had 26%Want 51%

4.44/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 32%Had 12%Want 56%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

14%Love

71%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

63%Love

26%Like

4%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityLabdanum 18 Perfume Oil

SillageLabdanum 18 Perfume Oil

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

fresh spicy77%

citrus69%

musky61%

amber100%

woody92%

vanilla84%

leather77%

musky69%

smoky61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, amber and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

BergamotLimeNutmegThyme

Heart

GeraniumPatchouliSandalwoodVetiverRoseCedar

Base

CastoreumMuskAmberVanilaTonka BeanBenzoin

Notes

LabdanumCastoreumTonka BeanVanilaPatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Castoreum, Vanila and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night–

Spring64

Summer64

Fall100

Winter91

Day90

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,999

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#18,663

PerfumerMaurice Roucel

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerLabdanum 18 Perfume OilHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Abu Dhabi AUH is a dry woody blend designed to evoke a modern Middle Eastern airport oasis. It opens with sharp lime and bitter bergamot, quickly shifting to dry vetiver and dirty castoreum. Best suited for warm summer evenings, this unisex scent works well for those wanting an atypical fresh fragrance.

Reviews →

Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil by Le Labo is a concentrated, resinous oriental fragrance built around rich labdanum, dark castoreum, and creamy tonka bean. Formulated as an alcohol-free oil dropper, it melts directly into the skin to produce a quiet amber warmth supported by sweet vanila and earthy patchouli. Wearers experie…

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, Abu Dhabi AUH or Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil?

Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil takes 3 of 3 categories. Abu Dhabi AUH is rated 3.86/5 from 7 votes; Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil is rated 4.44/5 from 27 votes. Choose Abu Dhabi AUH for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Abu Dhabi AUH or Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil?

Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil lasts longest (Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil 82/100, Abu Dhabi AUH 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abu Dhabi AUH or Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil?

Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil projects furthest (Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil 60/100, Abu Dhabi AUH 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abu Dhabi AUH and Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and musky accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Castoreum, Vanila and Tonka Bean.

Is Abu Dhabi AUH or Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil better for summer or winter?

Abu Dhabi AUH suits daytime wear; Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Abu Dhabi AUH and Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil?

Abu Dhabi AUH has top notes of Bergamot, Lime, Nutmeg and Thyme, heart notes of Geranium, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Vetiver, a base of Castoreum, Musk, Amber and Vanila. Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil features Labdanum, Castoreum, Tonka Bean, Vanila and Patchouli.