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Labdanum vs Dominus Elixir

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

Updated 13 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

  • Labdanum

    Choose it for a amber and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

  • Dominus Elixir

    Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Labdanum2/4
Dominus Elixir2/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Dominus Elixir
Sillage & projection
Dominus Elixir
Value for money
Labdanum
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Labdanum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
LabdanumParfumane
Dominus ElixirIn The Box
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.43/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 63%Had 0%Want 38%
4.50/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
57%Love
29%Like
14%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

83%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
17%Dislike
0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage55
♥ Love / hate86
⏱ Longevity85
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate88
Category winners

LongevityDominus Elixir

SillageDominus Elixir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value75
¤ Price value25
Category winnerLabdanumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
amber100%
fruity88%
sweet77%
floral65%
herbal53%
woody42%
warm spicy100%
amber92%
aromatic84%
sweet77%
vanilla69%
fruity61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both amber, sweet and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top20-30 mins
PlumFlowersLeather
Heart2-4 hrs
LabdanumArtemisiaJasmine
Base6-8+ hrs
RaspberryAmberBenzoinPatchouli
Top
PlumCinnamonCardamomBergamot
Heart
LavenderArtemisiaDavana
Base
Tonka BeanBenzoinPatchouliLabdanumAmbrette
InformationalShared notesPlum, Labdanum, Artemisia and Benzoin. Durations are only published for Labdanum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer50
Fall100
Winter75
Day50
Night100
Spring100
Summer25
Fall100
Winter75
Day67
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men20
Unisex60
Women20
Men60
Unisex40
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,200

PerfumerBekir Kantarcı

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#48,420

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLabdanumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Parfumane Labdanum delivers a rich, cozy blend of dark plum, supple leather, and warm resinous amber. When you first spray it, you get a burst of sweet dark fruit backed by a gentle, worn-in leather jacket scent that keeps the sweetness from turning candy-like. As it settles, golden labdanum resin and creamy jasmine t…

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Dominus Elixir opens with a ripe plum note wrapped in cinnamon and cardamom, then settles into a warmer ambered base with tonka, benzoin and patchouli. It reads spicy, sweet and aromatic rather than fresh, with a richer profile that may suit evening wear, cooler weather and anyone who likes modern warm gourmand-leanin…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Labdanum or Dominus Elixir?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Labdanum is rated 4.43/5 from 7 votes; Dominus Elixir is rated 4.50/5 from 6 votes. Choose Labdanum for a amber and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Dominus Elixir for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Labdanum or Dominus Elixir?

Dominus Elixir lasts longest (Dominus Elixir 85/100, Labdanum 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Labdanum or Dominus Elixir?

Dominus Elixir projects furthest (Dominus Elixir 75/100, Labdanum 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Labdanum and Dominus Elixir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Plum, Labdanum, Artemisia and Benzoin.

Is Labdanum or Dominus Elixir better for summer or winter?

Labdanum suits evening wear; Dominus Elixir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Labdanum and Dominus Elixir?

Labdanum has top notes of Plum, Flowers and Leather, heart notes of Labdanum, Artemisia and Jasmine, a base of Raspberry, Amber, Benzoin and Patchouli. Dominus Elixir has top notes of Plum, Cinnamon, Cardamom and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Artemisia and Davana, a base of Tonka Bean, Benzoin, Patchouli and Labdanum.

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