Fragrance comparison

Labdanum vs Al Sahra

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 206 ratings analysed

Labdanum

Scent Trunk

3.254 votes

Rank #68,897 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Al Sahra

The Different Company

3.75202 votes

Rank #10,348 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

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.
Al Sahra
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Labdanum2/4

Al Sahra2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LabdanumScent Trunk

Al SahraThe Different Company

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 18%Had 2%Want 80%

3.75/ 5 · 202 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

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

25%Love

40%Like

16%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

144 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate56

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityLabdanum

SillageAl Sahra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value42

Category winnerLabdanumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody83%

balsamic65%

floral48%

smoky30%

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

mineral77%

balsamic69%

smoky61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · 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

Top

Mineral notesSaltWhite Violet

Heart

LilyCinnamon

Base

IncenseLabdanumSandalwoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesLabdanum, Incense and Salt. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring61

Summer100

Fall97

Winter61

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Men14

Unisex61

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#68,897

PerfumerSyd Buffman

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#10,348

PerfumerEmilie Coppermann

Launched—

Reviews40

Category winnerAl SahraHigher 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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Al Sahra is a mineral and woody fragrance that captures a cool, metallic essence. It balances crisp salt and white violet with a warm, resinous heart of incense and labdanum. Best suited for those seeking a modern, textured scent that performs beautifully during transitional spring and autumn days. It feels clinical y…

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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 Al Sahra?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Labdanum is rated 3.25/5 from 4 votes; Al Sahra is rated 3.75/5 from 202 votes. Choose Labdanum for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Al Sahra for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Labdanum or Al Sahra?

Labdanum lasts longest (Labdanum 93/100, Al Sahra 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Labdanum or Al Sahra?

Al Sahra projects furthest (Al Sahra 57/100, Labdanum 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Labdanum and Al Sahra smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and balsamic accords. Common notes include Labdanum, Incense and Salt.

Is Labdanum or Al Sahra better for summer or winter?

Labdanum suits day or night wear; Al Sahra suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Labdanum and Al Sahra?

Labdanum features Labdanum, Woody Notes, Amber, Incense and Ambergris. Al Sahra has top notes of Mineral notes, Salt and White Violet, heart notes of Lily and Cinnamon, a base of Incense, Labdanum, Sandalwood and Patchouli.