Fragrance comparison

King of Persia's Perfumed Incense vs No. XXIV Laudanum

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 15 ratings analysed

King of Persia's Perfumed Incense

AquaNobilis

4.405 votes

Rank #47,622 AmberSmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

No. XXIV Laudanum

Mad et Len

3.8010 votes

Rank #46,316 FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No. XXIV Laudanum takes 3 of 4 categories.

King of Persia's Perfumed Incense
Choose it for a amber and smoky character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
No. XXIV Laudanum
Choose it for a floral and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall.

King of Persia's Perfumed Incense1/4

No. XXIV Laudanum3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: King of Persia's Perfumed Incense
Sillage & projection: No. XXIV Laudanum
Value for money: No. XXIV Laudanum
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: No. XXIV Laudanum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

King of Persia's Perfumed IncenseAquaNobilis

No. XXIV LaudanumMad et Len

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 24%Had 5%Want 71%

3.80/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 21%Had 10%Want 70%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

20%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

30%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

10%Dislike

10%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityKing of Persia's Perfumed Incense

SillageNo. XXIV Laudanum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value88

Category winnerNo. XXIV LaudanumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

smoky92%

warm spicy84%

tobacco77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

floral100%

amber86%

smoky72%

balsamic58%

warm spicy44%

woody30%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both amber, smoky and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

TobaccoCoffee

Heart

LeatherAmberWoody NotesLabdanum

Base

IncenseOudVirginian CedarPatchouli

Notes

Floral NotesIncenseWoody NotesLabdanum

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesWoody Notes, Labdanum and Incense. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day25

Night100

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,622

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#46,316

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerNo. XXIV LaudanumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

King of Persia's Perfumed Incense by AquaNobilis opens with a sharp burst of dark roasted coffee, bitter hemp leaves, and unburnt tobacco. The opening feels thick and dry, immediately setting a grave, smoky tone that bypasses any easy sweetness. Within fifteen minutes, the coffee recedes into the background while dens…

Reviews →

No. XXIV Laudanum opens with charred incense and raw woody notes that hit with medicinal sharpness. Dense labdanum settles underneath, bringing dark amber warmth and balsamic weight as subtle floral notes temper the smoke. Wear this in crisp October air when you want an unrefined, atmospheric resin scent.

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, King of Persia's Perfumed Incense or No. XXIV Laudanum?

No. XXIV Laudanum takes 3 of 4 categories. King of Persia's Perfumed Incense is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes; No. XXIV Laudanum is rated 3.80/5 from 10 votes. Choose King of Persia's Perfumed Incense for a amber and smoky character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose No. XXIV Laudanum for a floral and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall.

Which lasts longer, King of Persia's Perfumed Incense or No. XXIV Laudanum?

King of Persia's Perfumed Incense lasts longest (King of Persia's Perfumed Incense 68/100, No. XXIV Laudanum 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, King of Persia's Perfumed Incense or No. XXIV Laudanum?

No. XXIV Laudanum projects furthest (No. XXIV Laudanum 75/100, King of Persia's Perfumed Incense 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do King of Persia's Perfumed Incense and No. XXIV Laudanum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, smoky and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Woody Notes, Labdanum and Incense.

Is King of Persia's Perfumed Incense or No. XXIV Laudanum better for summer or winter?

King of Persia's Perfumed Incense suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in King of Persia's Perfumed Incense and No. XXIV Laudanum?

King of Persia's Perfumed Incense has top notes of Tobacco and Coffee, heart notes of Leather, Amber, Woody Notes and Labdanum, a base of Incense, Oud, Virginian Cedar and Patchouli. No. XXIV Laudanum features Floral Notes, Incense, Woody Notes and Labdanum.