Labdanum 18 vs Leaves in the Wind - Elixir de Muscel
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
56%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Leaves in the Wind - Elixir de Muscel takes 4 of 7 categories.
Labdanum 18Choose it for a musky and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Leaves in the Wind - Elixir de MuscelChoose it for a leather and smoky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Labdanum 183/7
Leaves in the Wind - Elixir de Muscel4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Labdanum 18
- Community sentiment
- Labdanum 18
- Longevity
- Leaves in the Wind - Elixir de Muscel
- Sillage & projection
- Leaves in the Wind - Elixir de Muscel
- Value for money
- Leaves in the Wind - Elixir de Muscel
- Versatility
- Leaves in the Wind - Elixir de Muscel
- 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 LaboLeaves in the Wind - Elixir de MuscelAdi Ale VanWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.95/ 5 · 1,551 votes
Have 37%Had 12%Want 52%
3.68/ 5 · 53 votes
Have 9%Had 4%Want 87%
Category winnerLabdanum 18Rating 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
40%Love
17%Like
3%Ok
13%Dislike
27%Hate
30 votes
Category winnerLabdanum 18Most positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLeaves in the Wind - Elixir de Muscel
SillageLeaves in the Wind - Elixir de Muscel
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerLeaves in the Wind - Elixir de MuscelBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothmusky100%
amber92%
woody84%
vanilla77%
leather69%
animalic61%
leather100%
smoky92%
amber84%
woody77%
musky69%
animalic61%
Scent match56%Closely related · both amber, musky 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
Notes
TobaccoCastoreumDustLeatherCivetSmokeCinnamonFennelBirchOlibanumAmberLabdanum
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesFrench labdanum, Castoreum, Birch and Cinnamon. 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
Spring70
Summer40
Fall90
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerLeaves in the Wind - Elixir de MuscelMost 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#9,467
PerfumerMichele Marin
Launched—
Reviews34
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 →Leaves in the Wind - Elixir de Muscel by Adi Ale Van is a fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Leaves in the Wind - Elixir de Muscel was launched in 2024. The nose behind this fragrance is Michele Marin.
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 Leaves in the Wind - Elixir de Muscel?
Leaves in the Wind - Elixir de Muscel takes 4 of 7 categories. Labdanum 18 is rated 3.95/5 from 1,551 votes; Leaves in the Wind - Elixir de Muscel is rated 3.68/5 from 53 votes. Choose Labdanum 18 for a musky and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Leaves in the Wind - Elixir de Muscel for a leather and smoky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Labdanum 18 or Leaves in the Wind - Elixir de Muscel?
Leaves in the Wind - Elixir de Muscel lasts longest (Leaves in the Wind - Elixir de Muscel 82/100, Labdanum 18 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Labdanum 18 or Leaves in the Wind - Elixir de Muscel?
Leaves in the Wind - Elixir de Muscel projects furthest (Leaves in the Wind - Elixir de Muscel 76/100, Labdanum 18 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Labdanum 18 and Leaves in the Wind - Elixir de Muscel smell similar?
Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, musky and leather accords. Common notes include French labdanum, Castoreum, Birch and Cinnamon.
Is Labdanum 18 or Leaves in the Wind - Elixir de Muscel better for summer or winter?
For summer, Leaves in the Wind - Elixir de Muscel is the stronger pick. For winter, Leaves in the Wind - Elixir de Muscel is the stronger pick. Labdanum 18 suits day or night wear; Leaves in the Wind - Elixir de Muscel suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Labdanum 18 and Leaves in the Wind - Elixir de Muscel?
Labdanum 18 features French labdanum, Vanilla, Civetta, Musk and Castoreum. Leaves in the Wind - Elixir de Muscel features Tobacco, Castoreum, Dust, Leather and Civet.
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