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Le Labo · Sold as unisex
Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil
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.
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Labdanum 18 Perfume OilLuxury · $250+
57%Similar accords, often for lessL’Ambre des Merveilles · HermèsPremium tier, $100–250 · shares labdanum and patchouli8 matches →How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
The story behind the bottle.
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.
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.
Fig. 01 — Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil, Le Labo
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Maurice Roucel
The sensualistMaurice Roucel is a master perfumer at Symrise whose prolific career spans five decades and hundreds of fragrances.
“It is a tool for perfumers only. But we finish on the skin.”
Maurice Roucel · CaFleureBon interview
The Labdanum 18 line
2 fragrances, compared side by side
Designer Le Labo
More from the house · founded 2006 · United States
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The originalLabdanum 18 Perfume OilLe Labo · Luxury · $250+Hermès · 2012L’Ambre des MerveillesShares Labdanum and Patchouli$100–250★ 4.15 (3,378)54%Match
Montale · 2006Patchouli LeavesShares Labdanum and Patchouli$100–250★ 3.98 (1,316)57%Match
Hermès · 2014L'Ambre des Merveilles Limited Edition CollectorShares Labdanum and Patchouli$100–250★ 4.27 (111)58%Match
Hermès · 2016L'Ambre des Merveilles CalligraphieShares Labdanum and Patchouli$100–250★ 4.22 (50)
With Le Labo Rose 31 Perfume Oil
Adds fresh spicy, rose and oud; shares labdanum.
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What people
are saying.
Warmly received so far: loved by 65%, disliked or hated by 8%.