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Labdanum 18 Eau de Parfum bottle Labdanum 18 EDP
EDP Concentration EDT
U Gender M
2006 Year 2025
££££ Price Tier £££££
Sauvage Rare Blend Eau de Toilette bottle Sauvage Rare Blend EDT

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Labdanum 18 EDP
Labdanum 18 is a divisive animalic musk that's either a cosy, sophisticated baby powder bomb or a challenging, almost offensive 'petting zoo' scent. It's not for everyone, but if it works with your skin chemistry, it's an addictive and much-loved modern classic.
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Our Verdict - Sauvage Rare Blend EDT
A truly divisive fragrance, not for its scent but its price. The community's lost its mind over this limited-edition Sauvage, sparking debates on luxury, exclusivity, and the role of high-end perfumery. It's less a perfume, more a very expensive statement.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Labdanum 18 EDP
Sauvage Rare Blend EDT

Notes

Accords

Labdanum 18 Sauvage Rare Blend
100%
Musky
58%
96%
Amber
100%
69%
Vanilla
89%
Oud
85%
77%
Woody
51%
63%
Leather
60%
Animalic
60%
Powdery
48%
57%
Smoky
54%
Balsamic
52%
48%
Sweet
49%
Musky shared
100%
58%
Amber shared
96%
100%
Vanilla shared
69%
89%
Oud
85%
Woody shared
77%
51%
63%
60%
Powdery shared
60%
48%
57%
Balsamic shared
54%
52%
Sweet shared
48%
49%

Performance

Labdanum 18 Sauvage Rare Blend
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

Labdanum 18

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its warmth, sweetness, and prominent animalic notes make it better suited for intimate dates or formal evening wear rather than a professional office. While some find it comforting casually, its intensity can be too much for everyday wear or active sport.

Sauvage Rare Blend

Seasons

Best For:
Winter
Also Works:
Summer

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

With its rich, intense oud and vanilla notes, this is a statement fragrance. It's far too heavy and opulent for the office or casual wear, but perfectly suited for exclusive formal events and intimate date nights where its luxurious character can truly shine.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
87%
Key Similarities

Both lean musky, amber, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Labdanum 18 EDP
Sauvage Rare Blend EDT
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