Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil
“Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil by Le Labo is a Oriental fragrance for women and men”
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Warmly received so far — a amber, sponsored composition with a woody undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear — and genuinely unisex.
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Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil, launched by Le Labo in 2012 and crafted by perfumer Maurice Roucel, is a rich Oriental fragrance that intertwines the warmth of amber with the earthiness of patchouli. The composition opens with smoky undertones before settling into a deep, musky base layered with vanilla and leather notes, creating an enveloping warmth. This fragrance embodies Le Labo's commitment to sophisticated elegance while offering an experience that is both intimate and enduring.
Composition & Character
How It Wears
Application Tips
Apply Labdanum 18 sparingly — its musky base notes emerge gradually over time. Two to three sprays are sufficient for a long-lasting warmth that clings close to the skin rather than diffusing into the air.
Maurice Roucel
Founding perfumer · 73 fragrances · b. 1948 · French
“I compose for the skin, not the blotter. A fragrance only truly exists when it meets warmth.”
Maurice Roucel is a master perfumer at Symrise whose prolific career spans five decades and hundreds of fragrances. Born in Saint-Girons in the French Pyrenees, he is celebrated for his ability to create scents of extraordinary sensuality — compositions that caress the skin and linger in memory. His masterpieces include Guerlain's Insolence, Lancôme's Trésor Midnight, and the landmark 24 Faubourg for Hermès. Roucel works with an almost musical sensibility, building fragrances in waves of tension and release.
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The story behind the bottle.
The flicker of candlelight in a dimly lit room, where the scent of aged wood and leather bindings envelop you with a sense of quiet luxury.
Fig. 01 — Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil, Le Labo
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