Fragrance comparison

Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil vs Taiga Whispers

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 85 ratings analysed

4 wins

Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil

Le Labo

4.4427 votes

Rank #18,663 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Taiga Whispers

Nimere Parfums

4.0558 votes

Rank #10,514 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.
Taiga Whispers
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil4/7

Taiga Whispers2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Labdanum 18 Perfume OilLe Labo

Taiga WhispersNimere Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.44/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 32%Had 12%Want 56%

4.05/ 5 · 58 votes

Have 10%Had 10%Want 80%

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

27%Love

61%Like

2%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

41 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityLabdanum 18 Perfume Oil

SillageTaiga Whispers

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

vanilla84%

leather77%

musky69%

smoky61%

woody100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

amber48%

leather30%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody, amber and leather

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

Balsam FirJuniper BerriesPine Tree

Heart

CedarCypressOak

Base

BlackwoodHazelnutCastoreumBirchBenzoinSagePatchouliLabdanum

InformationalShared notesLabdanum, Castoreum 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

Spring50

Summer19

Fall100

Winter81

Day100

Night40

Category winnerLabdanum 18 Perfume OilMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,663

PerfumerMaurice Roucel

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#10,514

PerfumerNikolay Eremin

Launched—

Reviews17

Category winnerTaiga WhispersHigher 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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Taiga Whispers is a rugged, aromatic green fragrance that captures the essence of a deep Russian forest. Opening with sharp balsam fir and pine, it settles into a complex base of birch, castoreum, and oakmoss. It suits those who appreciate raw, natural scents for crisp autumn days or cold winter nights outdoors.

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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 Taiga Whispers?

Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil takes 4 of 7 categories. Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil is rated 4.44/5 from 27 votes; Taiga Whispers is rated 4.05/5 from 58 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 Taiga Whispers for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil or Taiga Whispers?

Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil lasts longest (Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil 82/100, Taiga Whispers 79/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil or Taiga Whispers?

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

Do Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil and Taiga Whispers smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and leather accords. Common notes include Labdanum, Castoreum and Patchouli.

Is Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil or Taiga Whispers better for summer or winter?

For summer, Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil is the stronger pick. For winter, Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil is the stronger pick. Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil suits evening wear; Taiga Whispers suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil and Taiga Whispers?

Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil features Labdanum, Castoreum, Tonka Bean, Vanila and Patchouli. Taiga Whispers has top notes of Balsam Fir, Juniper Berries and Pine Tree, heart notes of Cedar, Cypress and Oak, a base of Blackwood, Hazelnut, Castoreum and Birch.