Fragrance comparison

Inferno vs Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 33 ratings analysed

2 wins

Inferno

Sultan Pasha Attars

3.836 votes

Rank #50,050 AmberMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil

Le Labo

4.4427 votes

Rank #18,663 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Inferno takes 2 of 3 categories.

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

Inferno2/3

Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Inferno
Sillage & projection: Inferno
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

InfernoSultan Pasha Attars

Labdanum 18 Perfume OilLe Labo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

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

50%Love

17%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

6 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

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityInferno

SillageInferno

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

amber100%

musky92%

citrus84%

woody77%

animalic69%

warm spicy61%

amber100%

woody92%

vanilla84%

leather77%

musky69%

smoky61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both amber, woody and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotAmalfi LemonLime

Heart

LavenderDamask RoseBlack CurrantNeroliJasmineBlack PepperTonka Bean

Base

TobaccoPatchouliIncenseThailand OudMuskOakmossLabdanumSiam Benzoin

Notes

LabdanumCastoreumTonka BeanVanilaPatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesTonka Bean, Patchouli and Labdanum. 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

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

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#50,050

PerfumerSultan Pasha

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#18,663

PerfumerMaurice Roucel

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerLabdanum 18 Perfume OilHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Inferno is a dense, resinous fragrance centered on a powerful tobacco note. It opens with sharp citrus before moving into a complex heart of rose and spice. The base is where the scent truly settles, blending dark Thailand oud with animalic castoreum. It is a bold, challenging perfume intended for experienced wearers …

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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…

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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, Inferno or Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil?

Inferno takes 2 of 3 categories. Inferno is rated 3.83/5 from 6 votes; Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil is rated 4.44/5 from 27 votes. Choose Inferno for a amber and musky character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Inferno or Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil?

Inferno lasts longest (Inferno 86/100, Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil 82/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Inferno or Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil?

Inferno projects furthest (Inferno 75/100, Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Inferno and Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and musky accords. Common notes include Tonka Bean, Patchouli and Labdanum.

Is Inferno or Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil better for summer or winter?

Inferno suits evening wear; Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Inferno and Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil?

Inferno has top notes of Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Lime, heart notes of Lavender, Damask Rose, Black Currant and Neroli, a base of Tobacco, Patchouli, Incense and Thailand Oud. Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil features Labdanum, Castoreum, Tonka Bean, Vanila and Patchouli.