Fragrance comparison

Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil vs Illusion Captive

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 251 ratings analysed

5 wins

Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil

Le Labo

4.4427 votes

Rank #18,663 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Illusion Captive

Lalique

4.04224 votes

Rank #13,534 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil takes 5 of 7 categories.

Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Illusion Captive
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil5/7

Illusion Captive2/7

Ratings & consensus: Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil
Community sentiment: Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil
Longevity: Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil
Sillage & projection: Illusion Captive
Value for money: Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil
Versatility: Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Illusion Captive

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Labdanum 18 Perfume OilLe Labo

Illusion CaptiveLalique

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.44/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 32%Had 12%Want 56%

4.04/ 5 · 224 votes

Have 35%Had 8%Want 57%

Category winnerLabdanum 18 Perfume OilRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

63%Love

26%Like

4%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

27 votes

36%Love

44%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

224 votes

Category winnerLabdanum 18 Perfume OilMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityLabdanum 18 Perfume Oil

SillageIllusion Captive

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value34

Category winnerLabdanum 18 Perfume OilBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

vanilla84%

leather77%

musky69%

smoky61%

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

white floral69%

balsamic61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

LabdanumCastoreumTonka BeanVanilaPatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

Top

BergamotFig

Heart

JasmineCinnamon

Base

MyrrhCedarPatchouliLabdanumTonka BeanVanila

InformationalShared notesLabdanum, Tonka Bean, Vanila and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring64

Summer64

Fall100

Winter91

Day90

Night100

Spring68

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerLabdanum 18 Perfume OilMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men14

Unisex49

Women36

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,663

PerfumerMaurice Roucel

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#13,534

PerfumerKarine Dubreuil-Sereni

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerIllusion CaptiveHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil by Le Labo is a concentrated, resinous oriental fragrance built around rich labdanum, dark castoreum, and creamy tonka bean. Formulated as an alcohol-free oil dropper, it melts directly into the skin to produce a quiet amber warmth supported by sweet vanila and earthy patchouli. Wearers experie…

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Lalique Illusion Captive opens with a sharp, watery green fig note, brightened by bergamot citrus. It quickly settles into a warm, spiced heart where powdery cinnamon and clean jasmine flower ground the sweetness. The base relies on a thick, slightly smoky myrrh and labdanum resin, preventing it from turning into a si…

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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 Perfume Oil or Illusion Captive?

Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil takes 5 of 7 categories. Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil is rated 4.44/5 from 27 votes; Illusion Captive is rated 4.04/5 from 224 votes. Choose Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Illusion Captive for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil or Illusion Captive?

Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil lasts longest (Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil 82/100, Illusion Captive 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil or Illusion Captive?

Illusion Captive projects furthest (Illusion Captive 66/100, Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil and Illusion Captive smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Labdanum, Tonka Bean, Vanila and Patchouli.

Is Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil or Illusion Captive better for summer or winter?

For summer, Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil is the stronger pick. For winter, Illusion Captive is the stronger pick. Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil and Illusion Captive?

Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil features Labdanum, Castoreum, Tonka Bean, Vanila and Patchouli. Illusion Captive has top notes of Bergamot and Fig, heart notes of Jasmine and Cinnamon, a base of Myrrh, Cedar, Patchouli and Labdanum.