Fragrance comparison

Labdanum vs Cuore

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 24 ratings analysed

Labdanum

Scent Trunk

3.254 votes

Rank #68,897 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Cuore

Grande

4.4520 votes

Rank #22,364 FruitySweet

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.
Cuore
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Labdanum2/4

Cuore2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LabdanumScent Trunk

CuoreGrande

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 18%Had 2%Want 80%

4.45/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 17%Had 3%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

70%Love

10%Like

15%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate56

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityLabdanum

SillageCuore

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value45

Category winnerLabdanumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody83%

balsamic65%

floral48%

smoky30%

fruity100%

sweet86%

amber72%

woody58%

warm spicy44%

vanilla30%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both amber and woody

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

IncenseSpicesIrisRed BerriesClementineSaffronOrange

Heart

PlumRaisinDried FruitsBlackberryBlueberryLiquorPlum BlossomSugar Cane

Base

AmberTonka BeanVanillaGuaiac WoodOpoponaxCastoreumLabdanumBenzoin

InformationalShared notesLabdanum, Amber, Incense and Liquor. 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

Spring82

Summer9

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Men21

Unisex57

Women21

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#68,897

PerfumerSyd Buffman

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#22,364

PerfumerMarius Pana

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerCuoreHigher 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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Cuore by Grande opens with tart Clementine and dry saffron, quickly shifting into a dense heart of stewed plum, fig, and dark liquor. As the initial brightness settles, smoky incense and sticky toffee come forward. A heavy base of labdanum amber, tonka bean, and guaiac wood anchors the scent for chilly autumn evenings.

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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 Cuore?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Labdanum is rated 3.25/5 from 4 votes; Cuore is rated 4.45/5 from 20 votes. Choose Labdanum for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Cuore for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Labdanum or Cuore?

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

Which projects more, Labdanum or Cuore?

Cuore projects furthest (Cuore 75/100, Labdanum 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Labdanum and Cuore smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Labdanum, Amber, Incense and Liquor.

Is Labdanum or Cuore better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Labdanum and Cuore?

Labdanum features Labdanum, Woody Notes, Amber, Incense and Ambergris. Cuore has top notes of Incense, Spices, Iris and Red Berries, heart notes of Plum, Raisin, Dried Fruits and Blackberry, a base of Amber, Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Guaiac Wood.