Fragrance comparison

Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil vs One Man Show

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 3,149 ratings analysed

4 wins

Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil

Le Labo

4.4427 votes

Rank #18,663 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

One Man Show

Jacques Bogart

3.743,122 votes

Rank #918 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil takes 4 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.
One Man Show
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil4/7

One Man Show3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Labdanum 18 Perfume OilLe Labo

One Man ShowJacques Bogart

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.44/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 32%Had 12%Want 56%

3.74/ 5 · 3,122 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

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

30%Love

44%Like

9%Ok

15%Dislike

2%Hate

2,745 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityLabdanum 18 Perfume Oil

SillageOne Man Show

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value88

Category winnerOne Man ShowBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

vanilla84%

leather77%

musky69%

smoky61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

green69%

earthy61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both 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

BasilBergamotArtemisiaCarawayGalbanumBrazilian Rosewood

Heart

Pine Tree NeedlesCarnationPatchouliNutmegSpicesVetiverGeraniumLabdanum

Base

OakmossLeatherCedarSandalwoodStyraxCastoreumAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesLabdanum, Castoreum, Tonka Bean 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

Spring82

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerLabdanum 18 Perfume OilMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men94

Unisex5

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,663

PerfumerMaurice Roucel

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#918

PerfumerRoger Pellegrino

Launched—

Reviews331

Category winnerOne Man ShowHigher 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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One Man Show is a rugged, unapologetically masculine chypre from 1980. It opens with a sharp, herbal blast of basil and pine needles, settling into a complex, mossy base with touches of leather and castoreum. This is an affordable, retro powerhouse for men who appreciate bold, no-nonsense scents that command presence …

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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 One Man Show?

Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil takes 4 of 7 categories. Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil is rated 4.44/5 from 27 votes; One Man Show is rated 3.74/5 from 3,122 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 One Man Show for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil or One Man Show?

Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil lasts longest (Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil 82/100, One Man Show 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil or One Man Show?

One Man Show projects furthest (One Man Show 70/100, Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil and One Man Show smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Labdanum, Castoreum, Tonka Bean and Patchouli.

Is Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil or One Man Show better for summer or winter?

For summer, Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil is the stronger pick. For winter, One Man Show 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 One Man Show?

Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil features Labdanum, Castoreum, Tonka Bean, Vanila and Patchouli. One Man Show has top notes of Basil, Bergamot, Artemisia and Caraway, heart notes of Pine Tree Needles, Carnation, Patchouli and Nutmeg, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Cedar and Sandalwood.