Fragrance comparison

No. XXIV Laudanum vs Alheba

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 108 ratings analysed

No. XXIV Laudanum

Mad et Len

3.8010 votes

Rank #46,316 FloralAmber

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44%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Alheba

Cave

3.7998 votes

Rank #28,241 AmberWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alheba takes 4 of 5 categories.

No. XXIV Laudanum
Choose it for a floral and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall.
Alheba
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

No. XXIV Laudanum1/5

Alheba4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

No. XXIV LaudanumMad et Len

AlhebaCave

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 21%Had 10%Want 70%

3.79/ 5 · 98 votes

Have 40%Had 5%Want 55%

Category winnerAlhebaRating 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

46%Love

17%Like

15%Ok

12%Dislike

9%Hate

98 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityAlheba

SillageAlheba

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value47

Category winnerNo. XXIV LaudanumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

amber86%

smoky72%

balsamic58%

warm spicy44%

woody30%

amber100%

woody92%

balsamic84%

aromatic77%

patchouli69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both amber, balsamic and woody

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

Top20-30 mins

elemiIncenseLabdanum

Heart3-4 hrs

LavenderCashmere WoodWhite Musk

Base8-12+ hrs

PatchouliWoody NotesAmbergrisOakmoss

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day–

Night–

Spring48

Summer21

Fall0

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men48

Unisex42

Women10

Date 33%Party 28%Casual 23%Work 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,316

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#28,241

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAlhebaHigher 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.

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Cave Alheba opens with a rich, resinous burst where citrusy elemi resin meets smoky incense and dark labdanum. As the initial brightness settles, the scent reveals a smooth heart of clean lavender and velvety cashmere wood, backed by a soft veil of white musk that keeps the heavier resins from turning harsh. The dry-d…

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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 Alheba?

Alheba takes 4 of 5 categories. No. XXIV Laudanum is rated 3.80/5 from 10 votes; Alheba is rated 3.79/5 from 98 votes. Choose No. XXIV Laudanum for a floral and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall. Choose Alheba for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, No. XXIV Laudanum or Alheba?

Alheba lasts longest (Alheba 81/100, No. XXIV Laudanum 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, No. XXIV Laudanum or Alheba?

Alheba projects furthest (Alheba 78/100, No. XXIV Laudanum 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do No. XXIV Laudanum and Alheba smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, balsamic and woody accords. Common notes include Incense, Woody Notes and Labdanum.

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

Alheba suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

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

No. XXIV Laudanum features Floral Notes, Incense, Woody Notes and Labdanum. Alheba has top notes of elemi, Incense and Labdanum, heart notes of Lavender, Cashmere Wood and White Musk, a base of Patchouli, Woody Notes, Ambergris and Oakmoss.