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| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2015 | Year | 2006 |
| ££££ | Price Tier | ££££ |
Labdanum 18
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
A dark, smouldering labdanum-and-incense study with a startlingly acidic opening - reviewers reach for vinegar, burnt rose, ambergris, and sweat. Comparable to Ambre Sultan with the herbs swapped out for resinous incense. Polarising, complex, deeply animalic. Not a starter Lutens.
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.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 5% | 0% |
| Floral | 30% | 3% |
| Fruity | 5% | 0% |
| Green | 5% | 0% |
| Sweet | 55% | 28% |
| Warm | 85% | 24% |
| Woody | 65% | 14% |
| Earthy | 65% | 20% |
| Animalic | 75% | 28% |
| Fresh | 5% | 1% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather composition - the smouldering labdanum and dark resins demand winter air. Spring and summer flatten the smoke and amplify the acidic opening unpleasantly.
Occasions
An evening and intimate-setting perfume - sensual, smoky, deeply animalic. Too challenging for office or casual wear; reserve for nights when the room is dark and you are not the one driving.
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.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Amber, Woody, Animalic accords and Vanilla, Labdanum notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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