Amber Tobacco vs Labdanum
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Amber Tobacco takes 2 of 4 categories.
Amber TobaccoChoose it for a smoky and vanilla character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
LabdanumChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Amber Tobacco2/4
Labdanum1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Labdanum
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Amber Tobacco
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Amber Tobacco
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Amber TobaccoLuxury ScentLabdanumScent TrunkWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%
3.25/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 18%Had 2%Want 80%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
0%Love
50%Like
25%Ok
25%Dislike
0%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLabdanum
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAmber TobaccoBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothsmoky100%
vanilla88%
balsamic77%
warm spicy65%
woody53%
powdery42%
amber100%
woody83%
balsamic65%
floral48%
smoky30%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both balsamic, woody and smoky
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
IncenseAmber
Heart
VanillaSaffronLabdanum
Base
SandalwoodWoody Notes
Notes
LabdanumWoody NotesAmberIncenseAmbergrisSaltWildflowersBergamotLiquor
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesIncense, Amber, Labdanum and Woody Notes. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Spring75
Summer50
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
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#65,752
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#69,593
PerfumerSyd Buffman
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerAmber TobaccoHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAmber Tobacco opens with a smoky amber glow, then turns softer and richer as vanilla, saffron and labdanum settle in. Sandalwood keeps the base smooth, dry and woody. It reads warm, resinous and slightly sweet rather than bright or fresh. This is the kind of scent that usually suits cool evenings, autumn and winter we…
Reviews →Labdanum by Scent Trunk opens with salty, coastal breezes that quickly blend into warmed, honeyed resins and a hint of boozy sour cherries. Inspired by the cliffside flora of the Algarve, it offers a textured, resinous profile that feels distinct and modern on the skin. It suits those seeking an approachable but asser…
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, Amber Tobacco or Labdanum?
Amber Tobacco takes 2 of 4 categories. Amber Tobacco is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Labdanum is rated 3.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose Amber Tobacco for a smoky and vanilla character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Labdanum for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Amber Tobacco or Labdanum?
Labdanum lasts longest (Labdanum 93/100, Amber Tobacco 80/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Amber Tobacco or Labdanum?
Projection is very close: Amber Tobacco 50/100, Labdanum 50/100 for sillage.
Do Amber Tobacco and Labdanum smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share balsamic, woody and smoky accords. Common notes include Incense, Amber, Labdanum and Woody Notes.
Is Amber Tobacco or Labdanum better for summer or winter?
Amber Tobacco suits evening wear; Labdanum suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Amber Tobacco and Labdanum?
Amber Tobacco has top notes of Incense and Amber, heart notes of Vanilla, Saffron and Labdanum, a base of Sandalwood and Woody Notes. Labdanum features Labdanum, Woody Notes, Amber, Incense and Ambergris.
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