47 community ratings

Labdanum

2019UnisexClassic

Votes lean feminine

7.9/ 10

Community score
47 ratings

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Labdanum is a sweet, resinous unisex scent led by labdanum, benzoin and vanilla, suited to autumn and winter evenings.

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Skunky's take: Opens sweet, so if sugar is not your thing, think twice.

How does it perform?

From 42 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.6 /10

Sprayed at breakfast, still around at dinner.

Sillage

7.7 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

6.9 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Value for money

7.9 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

89% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Amber Benzoin

Green vanilla

Labdanum Vanilla Ambergris Coumarin

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Sweet
Gourmand
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Creamy
Resinous
Earthy

What does Labdanum smell like?

The notes read as one piece: labdanum and benzoin give a resinous warmth, while vanilla and green vanilla turn it creamy and gourmand. Amber, ambergris and coumarin add softness underneath, and the spicy, earthy and smoky accords keep the sweetness from becoming plain.

Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with nights out and evenings leading and leisure wear close behind. It doesn't lean clearly masculine or feminine. Kerosene Follow and Guerlain Ambre Samar have a close profile.