Labdanum 18 vs 1506
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
35%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Labdanum 18 takes 3 of 4 categories.
Labdanum 18Choose it for a musky and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
1506Choose it for a warm spicy and smoky character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Labdanum 183/4
15061/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Labdanum 18
- Sillage & projection
- Labdanum 18
- Value for money
- 1506
- 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
Labdanum 18Le Labo1506Santiago Luxury ParfumWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.95/ 5 · 1,551 votes
Have 37%Had 12%Want 52%
4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 0%Had 25%Want 75%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate38%Love
36%Like
11%Ok
13%Dislike
2%Hate
1,551 votes
0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLabdanum 18
SillageLabdanum 18
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winner1506Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothmusky100%
amber92%
woody84%
vanilla77%
leather69%
animalic61%
warm spicy100%
smoky92%
woody84%
aromatic77%
amber69%
leather61%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody, amber and leather
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
French labdanumVanillaCivettaMuskCastoreumResinsTonka BeanGurjan balsamBirchPatchouliCinnamon
No top / heart / base split published
Top
CardamomPineStar AniseCorianderCoffeeFruity NotesBlack PepperRed Berries
Heart
Guaiac WoodIncenseBirchTaif RoseHoneyEarthy NotesCarnationJasmine
Base
TobaccoTonka BeanPatchouliCandied FruitsCastoreumLabdanumVanillaAmber
InformationalShared notesFrench labdanum, Vanilla, Castoreum and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for Labdanum 18, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring40
Summer22
Fall100
Winter92
Day99
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
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#1,903
PerfumerMaurice Roucel
Launched—
Reviews204
Overall rank#64,118
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerLabdanum 18Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotLabdanum 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 →1506 by Santiago Luxury Parfum is a rich, dark woody perfume built around warm spices, resinous woods, and smooth leather. The fragrance opens with an energetic burst of crushed green cardamom, cinnamon bark, and sweet dark plum, balanced by a brisk touch of fresh pine needles. As the opening settles, the heart reveal…
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, Labdanum 18 or 1506?
Labdanum 18 takes 3 of 4 categories. Labdanum 18 is rated 3.95/5 from 1,551 votes; 1506 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Labdanum 18 for a musky and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose 1506 for a warm spicy and smoky character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Labdanum 18 or 1506?
Labdanum 18 lasts longest (Labdanum 18 69/100, 1506 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Labdanum 18 or 1506?
Labdanum 18 projects furthest (Labdanum 18 58/100, 1506 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Labdanum 18 and 1506 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and leather accords. Common notes include French labdanum, Vanilla, Castoreum and Tonka Bean.
Is Labdanum 18 or 1506 better for summer or winter?
Labdanum 18 suits day or night wear; 1506 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Labdanum 18 and 1506?
Labdanum 18 features French labdanum, Vanilla, Civetta, Musk and Castoreum. 1506 has top notes of Cardamom, Pine, Star Anise and Coriander, heart notes of Guaiac Wood, Incense, Birch and Taif Rose, a base of Tobacco, Tonka Bean, Patchouli and Candied Fruits.
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