Fragrance comparison

No. XXIV Laudanum vs Shambala

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

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62%scent match

Closely related

Shambala

For Or To

5.001 votes

Rank #50,348 AmberWoody

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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 fragranxe ranking. Best in fall.
Shambala
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity.

No. XXIV Laudanum1/3

Shambala1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Shambala
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Not scored
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

ShambalaFor Or To

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 21%Had 10%Want 70%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 11%Had 0%Want 89%

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

100%Love

0%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

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityShambala

SillageTie

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%

woody88%

floral77%

honey65%

balsamic53%

warm spicy42%

Scent match62%Closely related · both amber, floral 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

Notes

IncenseLabdanumBenzoinAmberHoneyWoody NotesFlowers

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–

No season votes yet

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#50,348

PerfumerOleg Razygrin

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 →

Shambala opens with a heavy pour of sticky honey over dark, resinous labdanum and smoky incense. The initial spray feels thick and resinous, cutting through cold air with an amber heat that settles quickly into deep woody notes and benzoin. Soft floral notes drift through the heart to keep the sweetness from feeling …

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 Shambala?

No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1. No. XXIV Laudanum is rated 3.80/5 from 10 votes; Shambala is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose No. XXIV Laudanum for a floral and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall. Choose Shambala for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity.