Fragrance comparison

No. XXIV Laudanum vs Labdanum

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

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

Labdanum

Scent Trunk

3.254 votes

Rank #62,592 AmberWoody

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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.
Labdanum
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

No. XXIV Laudanum2/4

Labdanum2/4

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

LabdanumScent Trunk

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 21%Had 10%Want 70%

3.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 18%Had 2%Want 80%

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

50%Like

25%Ok

25%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

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate56

Category winners

LongevityLabdanum

SillageNo. XXIV Laudanum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value92

Category winnerLabdanumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

amber86%

smoky72%

balsamic58%

warm spicy44%

woody30%

amber100%

woody83%

balsamic65%

floral48%

smoky30%

Scent match61%Closely related · both amber, floral and balsamic

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

LabdanumWoody NotesAmberIncenseAmbergrisSaltWildflowersBergamotLiquor

No top / heart / base split published

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–

Spring75

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,316

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#62,592

PerfumerSyd Buffman

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.

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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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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 Labdanum?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. No. XXIV Laudanum is rated 3.80/5 from 10 votes; Labdanum is rated 3.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose No. XXIV Laudanum for a floral and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall. Choose Labdanum for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, No. XXIV Laudanum or Labdanum?

Labdanum lasts longest (Labdanum 93/100, No. XXIV Laudanum 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, No. XXIV Laudanum or Labdanum?

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

Do No. XXIV Laudanum and Labdanum smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, floral and balsamic accords. Common notes include Incense, Woody Notes and Labdanum.