Fragrance comparison

Labdanum 18 vs Roja Dove Parfum Royale #1

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 1,566 ratings analysed

Labdanum 18

Le Labo

3.951,551 votes

Rank #1,903 MuskyAmber

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45%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Roja Dove Parfum Royale #1

Roja Dove

4.6015 votes

Rank #39,277 MuskyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Roja Dove Parfum Royale #1 takes 3 of 5 categories.

Labdanum 18
Choose it for a musky and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Roja Dove Parfum Royale #1
Choose it for a musky and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Labdanum 182/5

Roja Dove Parfum Royale #13/5

Ratings & consensus: Roja Dove Parfum Royale #1
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Roja Dove Parfum Royale #1
Sillage & projection: Roja Dove Parfum Royale #1
Value for money: Labdanum 18
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 Labo

Roja Dove Parfum Royale #1Roja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 1,551 votes

Have 37%Had 12%Want 52%

4.60/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 23%Had 4%Want 73%

Category winnerRoja Dove Parfum Royale #1Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

36%Like

11%Ok

13%Dislike

2%Hate

1,551 votes

80%Love

13%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

7%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

LongevityRoja Dove Parfum Royale #1

SillageRoja Dove Parfum Royale #1

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value27

¤ Price value0

Category winnerLabdanum 18Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

amber92%

woody84%

vanilla77%

leather69%

animalic61%

musky100%

woody92%

leather84%

powdery77%

animalic69%

oud61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both musky, woody and leather

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

French labdanumVanillaCivettaMuskCastoreumResinsTonka BeanGurjan balsamBirchPatchouliCinnamon

No top / heart / base split published

Top

BergamotSageLemon

Heart

JasmineYlang-YlangViolet

Base

Agarwood (Oud)CastoreumCivetSuedeMuskCashmere WoodSandalwoodTolu Balsam

InformationalShared notesMusk and Castoreum. Durations are only published for Labdanum 18, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer22

Fall100

Winter92

Day99

Night100

Spring25

Summer25

Fall75

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men12

Unisex62

Women26

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,903

PerfumerMaurice Roucel

Launched—

Reviews204

Overall rank#39,277

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLabdanum 18Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Labdanum 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…

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Parfum Royale #1 is a dense, musky leather oud with a polished citrus opening and a floral heart that quickly sinks into suede, woods, spice, and animalic warmth. It wears rich, textured, and decidedly old-school in style, with the kind of depth that usually suits cool weather, evening use, and experienced lovers of b…

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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, Labdanum 18 or Roja Dove Parfum Royale #1?

Roja Dove Parfum Royale #1 takes 3 of 5 categories. Labdanum 18 is rated 3.95/5 from 1,551 votes; Roja Dove Parfum Royale #1 is rated 4.60/5 from 15 votes. Choose Labdanum 18 for a musky and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Roja Dove Parfum Royale #1 for a musky and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Labdanum 18 or Roja Dove Parfum Royale #1?

Roja Dove Parfum Royale #1 lasts longest (Roja Dove Parfum Royale #1 80/100, Labdanum 18 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Labdanum 18 or Roja Dove Parfum Royale #1?

Roja Dove Parfum Royale #1 projects furthest (Roja Dove Parfum Royale #1 61/100, Labdanum 18 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Labdanum 18 and Roja Dove Parfum Royale #1 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky, woody and leather accords. Common notes include Musk and Castoreum.

Is Labdanum 18 or Roja Dove Parfum Royale #1 better for summer or winter?

Labdanum 18 suits day or night wear; Roja Dove Parfum Royale #1 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Labdanum 18 and Roja Dove Parfum Royale #1?

Labdanum 18 features French labdanum, Vanilla, Civetta, Musk and Castoreum. Roja Dove Parfum Royale #1 has top notes of Bergamot, Sage and Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Violet, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Castoreum, Civet and Suede.