Fragrance comparison

No. XXIV Laudanum vs Ultimatum

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 17 ratings analysed

No. XXIV Laudanum

Mad et Len

3.8010 votes

Rank #46,316 FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

68%scent match

Closely related

2 wins

Ultimatum

For Or To

4.577 votes

Rank #44,549 AmberSmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ultimatum takes 2 of 3 categories.

No. XXIV Laudanum
Choose it for a floral and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall.
Ultimatum
Choose it for a amber and smoky character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

No. XXIV Laudanum1/3

Ultimatum2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

No. XXIV LaudanumMad et Len

UltimatumFor Or To

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 21%Had 10%Want 70%

4.57/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 10%Had 3%Want 87%

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

57%Love

43%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityUltimatum

SillageNo. XXIV Laudanum

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%

smoky83%

balsamic65%

warm spicy48%

woody30%

Scent match68%Closely related · both amber, smoky 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

IncenseLabdanumWoody NotesMaple syrupAmber Oil

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–

Spring67

Summer0

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,316

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#44,549

PerfumerOleg Razygrin

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerUltimatumHigher 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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Ultimatum by For Or To opens with a bold plume of smoky incense cut by thick maple syrup sweetness. As the scent settles on skin, labdanum resin and rich amber oil ground the woody base with balsamic warmth. It feels dark, sticky, and roasted, making it ideal for crisp autumn nights and cold weather wear.

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 Ultimatum?

Ultimatum takes 2 of 3 categories. No. XXIV Laudanum is rated 3.80/5 from 10 votes; Ultimatum is rated 4.57/5 from 7 votes. Choose No. XXIV Laudanum for a floral and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall. Choose Ultimatum for a amber and smoky character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, No. XXIV Laudanum or Ultimatum?

Ultimatum lasts longest (Ultimatum 90/100, No. XXIV Laudanum 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, No. XXIV Laudanum or Ultimatum?

No. XXIV Laudanum projects furthest (No. XXIV Laudanum 75/100, Ultimatum 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do No. XXIV Laudanum and Ultimatum smell similar?

Closely related: a 68% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, smoky and balsamic accords. Common notes include Incense, Woody Notes and Labdanum.

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

Ultimatum suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

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

No. XXIV Laudanum features Floral Notes, Incense, Woody Notes and Labdanum. Ultimatum features Incense, Labdanum, Woody Notes, Maple syrup and Amber Oil.