Fragrance comparison

Labdanum vs Amethyst Kosmos

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 8 ratings analysed

3 wins

Labdanum

Scent Trunk

3.254 votes

Rank #68,897 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Amethyst Kosmos

Samy Andraus Fragrances

3.004 votes

Rank #71,105 Fresh SpicyAlcohol

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Labdanum takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

Labdanum3/4

Amethyst Kosmos1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Labdanum
Sillage & projection: Amethyst Kosmos
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

LabdanumScent Trunk

Amethyst KosmosSamy Andraus Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 18%Had 2%Want 80%

3.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

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

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate56

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityLabdanum

SillageAmethyst Kosmos

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%

fresh spicy100%

alcohol91%

conifer83%

aromatic74%

balsamic65%

amber56%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both amber 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

CinnamonCypressBergamot

Heart

LiquorPlumPlum BlossomLabdanum

Base

FirOlibanumVanillaWoody NotesAmber

InformationalShared notesLabdanum, Woody Notes, Amber and Bergamot. 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

Spring0

Summer0

Fall33

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#68,897

PerfumerSyd Buffman

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#71,105

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLabdanumHigher 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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Amethyst Kosmos by Samy Andraus Fragrances hits the skin with a sharp burst of cypress, bright bergamot, and warm cinnamon. The opening settles quickly into a dark plum liquor accord balanced by labdanum resin and aromatic fir. It suits cool evening wear, drying down into smoky olibanum and smooth vanilla that lasts w…

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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 Amethyst Kosmos?

Labdanum takes 3 of 4 categories. Labdanum is rated 3.25/5 from 4 votes; Amethyst Kosmos is rated 3.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Labdanum for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Amethyst Kosmos for a fresh spicy and alcohol character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Labdanum or Amethyst Kosmos?

Labdanum lasts longest (Labdanum 93/100, Amethyst Kosmos 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Labdanum or Amethyst Kosmos?

Amethyst Kosmos projects furthest (Amethyst Kosmos 63/100, Labdanum 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Labdanum and Amethyst Kosmos smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and balsamic accords. Common notes include Labdanum, Woody Notes, Amber and Bergamot.

Is Labdanum or Amethyst Kosmos better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Labdanum and Amethyst Kosmos?

Labdanum features Labdanum, Woody Notes, Amber, Incense and Ambergris. Amethyst Kosmos has top notes of Cinnamon, Cypress and Bergamot, heart notes of Liquor, Plum, Plum Blossom and Labdanum, a base of Fir, Olibanum, Vanilla and Woody Notes.