Is Perfume Parlour Resin XVIII a dupe of Le Labo Labdanum 18?
Labdanum 18 EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2006 | Year | - |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Resin XVIII EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Labdanum 18
- Resin XVIII
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Le Labo Labdanum 18 - a woody fragrance led by Musk, Vanilla, French Labdanum, with musky depth. As a budget interpretation it sits lighter and more linear than the designer, but the core signature is there.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Labdanum
13%
vs
28%
Vanilla
11%
vs
33%
Musk
9%
vs
37%
Resins
8%
vs
28%
Tonka Bean
8%
vs
33%
Birch
7%
vs
53%
Patchouli
7%
vs
38%
Cinnamon
6%
vs
46%
Resins
8%
vs
28%
Tonka Bean
8%
vs
33%
Patchouli
7%
vs
38%
Labdanum
13%
Vanilla
11%
Civet
11%
Musk
10%
Castoreum
9%
Balsam
8%
Birch
7%
Cinnamon
7%
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
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.
Seasons
Best in autumn and winter - the woody, musky profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.
Occasions
Keep it for evening and daily - the woody accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 8 of its 11 notes, including Cinnamon, Tonka Bean, Labdanum
Adds balsam and castoreum
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$420.00 plus sales tax
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Resin XVIII EDP
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