Labdanum 18 vs Tangalunga
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
30%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Tangalunga takes 3 of 5 categories.
Labdanum 18Choose it for a musky and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
TangalungaChoose it for a sweet and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Labdanum 182/5
Tangalunga3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Labdanum 18
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Tangalunga
- Sillage & projection
- Tangalunga
- Value for money
- Tangalunga
- 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 LaboTangalungaOdoratikaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.95/ 5 · 1,551 votes
Have 37%Had 12%Want 52%
4.10/ 5 · 21 votes
Have 14%Had 8%Want 78%
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
52%Love
29%Like
0%Ok
14%Dislike
5%Hate
21 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTangalunga
SillageTangalunga
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTangalungaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothmusky100%
amber92%
woody84%
vanilla77%
leather69%
animalic61%
sweet100%
powdery92%
animalic84%
fruity77%
musky69%
woody61%
Scent match30%Clearly different · both musky, woody and animalic
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
Mandarin OrangeSweet OrangePalm LeafMangoBananaCacao PodBlack CurrantLemon
Heart
ChampacaJasmineTuberoseCopaiba balmYlang-YlangOrchidGurjan balsamGardenia
Base
CivetSandalwoodLeatherMuskAmber OilVanillaPeachApricot
InformationalShared notesVanilla, Musk and Gurjan balsam. 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
Spring33
Summer33
Fall67
Winter100
Day33
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#40,042
PerfumerValeria Karmanova
Launched—
Reviews1
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 →Tangalunga by Odoratika is a complex leather fragrance that plays with vibrant fruit notes. It opens with a splash of mandarin and mango, settling into a heart of champaca and jasmine. The base grounds this bold creation in civet, sandalwood, and leather. It is a distinct, modern choice for those who want a scent that…
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 Tangalunga?
Tangalunga takes 3 of 5 categories. Labdanum 18 is rated 3.95/5 from 1,551 votes; Tangalunga is rated 4.10/5 from 21 votes. Choose Labdanum 18 for a musky and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Tangalunga for a sweet and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Labdanum 18 or Tangalunga?
Tangalunga lasts longest (Tangalunga 96/100, Labdanum 18 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Labdanum 18 or Tangalunga?
Tangalunga projects furthest (Tangalunga 70/100, Labdanum 18 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Labdanum 18 and Tangalunga smell similar?
Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky, woody and animalic accords. Common notes include Vanilla, Musk and Gurjan balsam.
Is Labdanum 18 or Tangalunga better for summer or winter?
Labdanum 18 suits day or night wear; Tangalunga suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Labdanum 18 and Tangalunga?
Labdanum 18 features French labdanum, Vanilla, Civetta, Musk and Castoreum. Tangalunga has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Sweet Orange, Palm Leaf and Mango, heart notes of Champaca, Jasmine, Tuberose and Copaiba balm, a base of Civet, Sandalwood, Leather and Musk.
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