Fragrance comparison

No. XXIV Laudanum vs 1203 Pristine

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 14 ratings analysed

No. XXIV Laudanum

Mad et Len

3.8010 votes

Rank #46,316 FloralAmber

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60%scent match

Closely related

1203 Pristine

Royal Toad

4.754 votes

Rank #42,326 AmberBalsamic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1.

No. XXIV Laudanum
Choose it for a floral and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall.
1203 Pristine
Choose it for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

No. XXIV Laudanum1/3

1203 Pristine1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: No. XXIV Laudanum
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 1203 Pristine

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

No. XXIV LaudanumMad et Len

1203 PristineRoyal Toad

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 21%Had 10%Want 70%

4.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 41%Had 4%Want 56%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

10%Dislike

10%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

75%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate94

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageNo. XXIV Laudanum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

amber86%

smoky72%

balsamic58%

warm spicy44%

woody30%

amber100%

balsamic83%

warm spicy65%

woody48%

smoky30%

Scent match60%Closely related · both amber, balsamic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Floral NotesIncenseWoody NotesLabdanum

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

IncenseLabdanumBenzoinWoody NotesAmberHoneyFlowers

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesIncense, Woody Notes and Labdanum. Durations are only published for 1203 Pristine, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day35

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 36%Casual 31%Work 18%Party 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,316

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#42,326

PerfumerOleg Razygrin

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner1203 PristineHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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 →

1203 Pristine by Royal Toad feels like stepping into a peaceful, sunlit wooden chapel where warm resins have been gently warming for hours. The fragrance opens with a rich wave of natural incense and golden honey, balancing dry sacred smoke against sweet, sticky nectar. As it settles on warm skin, balsamic benzoin and…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, No. XXIV Laudanum or 1203 Pristine?

No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1. No. XXIV Laudanum is rated 3.80/5 from 10 votes; 1203 Pristine is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose No. XXIV Laudanum for a floral and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall. Choose 1203 Pristine for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, No. XXIV Laudanum or 1203 Pristine?

They last about the same: No. XXIV Laudanum 60/100, 1203 Pristine 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, No. XXIV Laudanum or 1203 Pristine?

No. XXIV Laudanum projects furthest (No. XXIV Laudanum 75/100, 1203 Pristine 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do No. XXIV Laudanum and 1203 Pristine smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, balsamic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Incense, Woody Notes and Labdanum.