Fragrance comparison

No. XXIV Laudanum vs Amber Tobacco

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 11 ratings analysed

No. XXIV Laudanum

Mad et Len

3.8010 votes

Rank #46,316 FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Amber Tobacco

Luxury Scent

4.001 votes

Rank #59,155 SmokyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

No. XXIV Laudanum
Choose it for a floral and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall.
Amber Tobacco
Choose it for a smoky and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

No. XXIV Laudanum2/4

Amber Tobacco2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Amber Tobacco
Sillage & projection: No. XXIV Laudanum
Value for money: Amber Tobacco
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

No. XXIV LaudanumMad et Len

Amber TobaccoLuxury Scent

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 21%Had 10%Want 70%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAmber Tobacco

SillageNo. XXIV Laudanum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value100

Category winnerAmber TobaccoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

amber86%

smoky72%

balsamic58%

warm spicy44%

woody30%

smoky100%

vanilla88%

balsamic77%

warm spicy65%

woody53%

powdery42%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both smoky, 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

Top

IncenseAmber

Heart

VanillaSaffronLabdanum

Base

SandalwoodWoody Notes

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day–

Night–

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,316

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#59,155

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNo. XXIV LaudanumHigher 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 →

Amber Tobacco opens with a smoky amber glow, then turns softer and richer as vanilla, saffron and labdanum settle in. Sandalwood keeps the base smooth, dry and woody. It reads warm, resinous and slightly sweet rather than bright or fresh. This is the kind of scent that usually suits cool evenings, autumn and winter we…

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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 Amber Tobacco?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. No. XXIV Laudanum is rated 3.80/5 from 10 votes; Amber Tobacco is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose No. XXIV Laudanum for a floral and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall. Choose Amber Tobacco for a smoky and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, No. XXIV Laudanum or Amber Tobacco?

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

Which projects more, No. XXIV Laudanum or Amber Tobacco?

No. XXIV Laudanum projects furthest (No. XXIV Laudanum 75/100, Amber Tobacco 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do No. XXIV Laudanum and Amber Tobacco smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share smoky, balsamic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Incense, Woody Notes and Labdanum.

Is No. XXIV Laudanum or Amber Tobacco better for summer or winter?

Amber Tobacco suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in No. XXIV Laudanum and Amber Tobacco?

No. XXIV Laudanum features Floral Notes, Incense, Woody Notes and Labdanum. Amber Tobacco has top notes of Incense and Amber, heart notes of Vanilla, Saffron and Labdanum, a base of Sandalwood and Woody Notes.