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Which Should You Buy?
This one's a divisive beast, love-it-or-hate-it with a capital H for 'Headache'. Expect compliments from some, outright revulsion from others. Definitely do not blind buy; sample first to see if you get the creamy dream or the scrubber nightmare.
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
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its beastly performance means it's not a subtle choice for the office, risking overwhelming colleagues. However, this same projection makes it ideal for dates and evening events where you want to make a statement, with many finding it 'sultry' and 'addictive'.
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
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean vanilla, amber, musky
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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