Fragrance comparison

M7 vs No. XXIV Laudanum

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 12 ratings analysed

Michael Cinco

3.502 votes

Rank #63,091 RoseAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

No. XXIV Laudanum

Mad et Len

3.8010 votes

Rank #46,316 FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No. XXIV Laudanum takes 3 of 4 categories.

M7
Choose it for a rose and amber character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
No. XXIV Laudanum
Choose it for a floral and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall.

M71/4

No. XXIV Laudanum3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: M7
Sillage & projection: No. XXIV Laudanum
Value for money: No. XXIV Laudanum
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: No. XXIV Laudanum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

M7Michael Cinco

No. XXIV LaudanumMad et Len

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

3.80/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 21%Had 10%Want 70%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

30%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

10%Dislike

10%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityM7

SillageNo. XXIV Laudanum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value88

Category winnerNo. XXIV LaudanumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

amber91%

warm spicy83%

patchouli74%

smoky65%

balsamic56%

floral100%

amber86%

smoky72%

balsamic58%

warm spicy44%

woody30%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both amber, smoky and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RoseRaspberry

Heart

PatchouliIncenseCinnamonLabdanumResins

Base

AmberMuskFloral Notes

Notes

Floral NotesIncenseWoody NotesLabdanum

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesIncense, Labdanum and Floral Notes. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night67

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,091

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#46,316

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerNo. XXIV LaudanumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

M7 is a rose-amber scent with a darker, more resinous core than the note list first suggests. Raspberry gives the opening a soft fruity lift, then patchouli, incense, cinnamon and labdanum pull it toward something warmer, smokier and spiced. It reads unisex, slightly dressed-up, and better suited to cooler weather tha…

Reviews →

No. XXIV Laudanum opens with charred incense and raw woody notes that hit with medicinal sharpness. Dense labdanum settles underneath, bringing dark amber warmth and balsamic weight as subtle floral notes temper the smoke. Wear this in crisp October air when you want an unrefined, atmospheric resin scent.

Reviews →

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, M7 or No. XXIV Laudanum?

No. XXIV Laudanum takes 3 of 4 categories. M7 is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes; No. XXIV Laudanum is rated 3.80/5 from 10 votes. Choose M7 for a rose and amber character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose No. XXIV Laudanum for a floral and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall.

Which lasts longer, M7 or No. XXIV Laudanum?

M7 lasts longest (M7 80/100, No. XXIV Laudanum 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, M7 or No. XXIV Laudanum?

No. XXIV Laudanum projects furthest (No. XXIV Laudanum 75/100, M7 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do M7 and No. XXIV Laudanum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, smoky and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Incense, Labdanum and Floral Notes.

Is M7 or No. XXIV Laudanum better for summer or winter?

M7 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in M7 and No. XXIV Laudanum?

M7 has top notes of Rose and Raspberry, heart notes of Patchouli, Incense, Cinnamon and Labdanum, a base of Amber, Musk and Floral Notes. No. XXIV Laudanum features Floral Notes, Incense, Woody Notes and Labdanum.