Fragrance comparison

Labdanum vs Aira

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 38 ratings analysed

Labdanum

Scent Trunk

3.254 votes

Rank #68,897 AmberWoody

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59%scent match

Closely related

Aira

Sospiro Perfumes

4.3234 votes

Rank #30,774 AmberWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Labdanum
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Aira
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Labdanum2/4

Aira2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Labdanum
Sillage & projection: Aira
Value for money: Labdanum
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Aira

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LabdanumScent Trunk

AiraSospiro Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 18%Had 2%Want 80%

4.32/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 30%Had 2%Want 68%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

50%Like

25%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

62%Love

24%Like

6%Ok

3%Dislike

6%Hate

34 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate56

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityLabdanum

SillageAira

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value50

Category winnerLabdanumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody83%

balsamic65%

floral48%

smoky30%

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

animalic77%

balsamic69%

smoky61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both amber, woody and balsamic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

LabdanumWoody NotesAmberIncenseAmbergrisSaltWildflowersBergamotLiquor

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

IncensePatchouliOriental notesAmberWoody Notes

Heart2-4 hrs

CuminEarthy NotesLabdanum

Base8-10+ hrs

OudAnimal notesDry WoodAmbergris

InformationalShared notesLabdanum, Woody Notes, Amber and Incense. Durations are only published for Aira, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring38

Summer13

Fall75

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Men53

Unisex47

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#68,897

PerfumerSyd Buffman

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,774

PerfumerNathalie Templer

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerAiraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Labdanum by Scent Trunk opens with salty, coastal breezes that quickly blend into warmed, honeyed resins and a hint of boozy sour cherries. Inspired by the cliffside flora of the Algarve, it offers a textured, resinous profile that feels distinct and modern on the skin. It suits those seeking an approachable but asser…

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Aira by Sospiro Perfumes brings a dark, resinous warmth that feels like stepping into a private library lined with polished cedar and smoldering frankincense. Built around a rich core of amber, smoky incense, and earthy patchouli, this fragrance skips aggressive harshness in favor of a smooth, velvety glow. As it warm…

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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 or Aira?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Labdanum is rated 3.25/5 from 4 votes; Aira is rated 4.32/5 from 34 votes. Choose Labdanum for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Aira for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Labdanum or Aira?

Labdanum lasts longest (Labdanum 93/100, Aira 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Labdanum or Aira?

Aira projects furthest (Aira 68/100, Labdanum 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Labdanum and Aira smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and balsamic accords. Common notes include Labdanum, Woody Notes, Amber and Incense.

Is Labdanum or Aira better for summer or winter?

Labdanum suits day or night wear; Aira suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Labdanum and Aira?

Labdanum features Labdanum, Woody Notes, Amber, Incense and Ambergris. Aira has top notes of Incense, Patchouli, Oriental notes and Amber, heart notes of Cumin, Earthy Notes and Labdanum, a base of Oud, Animal notes, Dry Wood and Ambergris.