Fragrance comparison

No. XXIV Laudanum vs Northman

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 26 ratings analysed

No. XXIV Laudanum

Mad et Len

3.8010 votes

Rank #46,316 FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Northman

Alexander

4.5016 votes

Rank #37,573 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Northman takes 3 of 5 categories.

No. XXIV Laudanum
Choose it for a floral and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall.
Northman
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

No. XXIV Laudanum1/5

Northman3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

No. XXIV LaudanumMad et Len

NorthmanAlexander

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 21%Had 10%Want 70%

4.50/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 22%Had 4%Want 74%

Category winnerNorthmanRating 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

63%Love

25%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity89

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityNorthman

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value44

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%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

smoky61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and smoky

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

AbsintheIncenseLime

Heart

SaffronPatchouliRose

Base

Woody NotesTolu BalsamLabdanumVanila

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–

Spring27

Summer18

Fall100

Winter100

Day70

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men95

Unisex5

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,316

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#37,573

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNorthmanHigher 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 →

Northman is a smoky amber woods scent with a sharp, herbal opening. You get absinthe and incense first, lifted by a squeeze of lime, then a warm heart of saffron with earthy patchouli and a darker rose tone. In the dry-down it turns resinous and cosy, with labdanum, balsams, woods and a soft vanilla glow. It often rea…

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, No. XXIV Laudanum or Northman?

Northman takes 3 of 5 categories. No. XXIV Laudanum is rated 3.80/5 from 10 votes; Northman is rated 4.50/5 from 16 votes. Choose No. XXIV Laudanum for a floral and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall. Choose Northman for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, No. XXIV Laudanum or Northman?

Northman lasts longest (Northman 89/100, No. XXIV Laudanum 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, No. XXIV Laudanum or Northman?

Projection is very close: No. XXIV Laudanum 75/100, Northman 75/100 for sillage.

Do No. XXIV Laudanum and Northman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and smoky accords. Common notes include Incense, Woody Notes and Labdanum.

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

Northman suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

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

No. XXIV Laudanum features Floral Notes, Incense, Woody Notes and Labdanum. Northman has top notes of Absinthe, Incense and Lime, heart notes of Saffron, Patchouli and Rose, a base of Woody Notes, Tolu Balsam, Labdanum and Vanila.