Note

Labdanum (154)

All 154 fragrances on The Scent Atlas featuring this note, sorted by community rating.

This resinous material exudes a rich and warm aroma, often described as amber-like with sweet, balsamic undertones. Its scent is deeply complex, featuring earthy nuances that can evoke a sense of ancient warmth, often compared to the smell of dry, sun-baked earth and aromatic woods. In perfumery, it brings an opulent, addictive quality, providing depth and richness to compositions. Labdanum is particularly prevalent in oriental and woody fragrance families, where it acts as a captivating base note that enhances the overall warmth of the perfume. It seamlessly blends with notes like sandalwood, patchouli, and vanilla, infusing compositions with a sensual, enveloping quality. While its sweet and resinous character might dominate when used generously, in smaller doses, it can beautifully amplify other notes, adding complexity and longevity to the fragrance. This remarkable note not only evokes feelings of comfort and familiarity but also transports the wearer into a world of depth and intrigue, making it a beloved ingredient among perfumers.

Overview

154 fragrances · 44 brands · £5.96–£210

Lattafa Khamrah Dukhan — dupe of Smoky spicy tobacco oriental

Fragrances

  • Lattafa Khamrah Dukhan — Inspired by Smoky spicy tobacco oriental — 9.2/10 — £22
  • Lattafa Creative Art — Inspired by Original Creation — 8.9/10 — £29.99
  • Bujairami Boss Life — Inspired by Frédéric Malle The Night — 8.8/10 — £50
  • Ahmed Al Maghribi Oulil Amr — Inspired by Amouage Interlude Man — 8.7/10 — £80
  • Lattafa Teriaq by Quentin Bisch — Inspired by Original Niche-Level Creation — 8.7/10 — £33
  • Lattafa Ameer Al Oudh Intense Oud — Inspired by Maison Margiela Replica By the Fireplace — 8.6/10 — £18
  • Lattafa Asad Elixir — Inspired by Dior Sauvage Elixir — 8.6/10 — £27
  • Lattafa Maahir Black Edition — Inspired by Orto Parisi Terroni — 8.6/10 — £22
  • Paris Corner North Stag Neuf IX — Inspired by Maison Francis Kurkdjian Grand Soir — 8.6/10 — £40
  • French Avenue Abraaj Valour — Inspired by Amouage Interlude Man — 8.5/10 — £24.99
  • Zimaya Anhaar Dune — Inspired by Amouage Guidance — 8.5/10 — £30
  • Maison Alhambra Exclusif Saffron — Inspired by Carolina Herrera Saffron Lazuli — 8.5/10 — £21
  • Oil Perfumery Impression of Tom Ford - Bitter Peach — Inspired by Tom Ford Bitter Peach — 8.5/10 — £12.09
  • Lattafa Kingdom Men — Inspired by Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Elixir — 8.5/10 — £30
  • Ard Al Zaafaran Midnight Oud — Inspired by Amouage Interlude Man — 8.5/10 — £14
  • Lattafa Art of Arabia III — Inspired by Clive Christian Blonde Amber — 8.4/10 — £32
  • Lattafa Asad — Inspired by Dior Sauvage Elixir — 8.4/10 — £18
  • Ahmed Al Maghribi Awfa — Inspired by Orto Parisi Terroni — 8.4/10 — £80
  • Ahmed Al Maghribi Bin Ameer — Inspired by Amouage Interlude Man — 8.4/10 — £60
  • Afnan Daiman Eden — Inspired by Amouage Guidance 46 — 8.4/10 — £27
  • Maison Alhambra Jean Lowe Azure — Inspired by Louis Vuitton Afternoon Swim — 8.4/10 — £24
  • Velixir Nyx — Inspired by Louis Vuitton Ink Mark (Journey to China Collection) — 8.4/10 — £45
  • ALT. Fragrances Peach Smash — Inspired by Tom Ford Bitter Peach — 8.4/10 — £39
  • Paris Corner Plum Liquor — Inspired by Tom Ford Plum Japonais — 8.4/10 — £26
  • Afnan Supremacy Incense — Inspired by Amouage Interlude Man — 8.4/10 — £28
  • Armaf Voyage Titan — Inspired by Parfums de Marly Kalan — 8.4/10 — £20
  • French Avenue 8th Wonder — Inspired by Kajal IV — 8.3/10 — £39
  • Afnan 9PM Elixir — Inspired by Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Elixir — 8.3/10 — £29
  • Maison Asrar Faris Al Arab — Inspired by Clive Christian Blonde Amber — 8.3/10 — £36
  • ALT. Fragrances Farouche — Inspired by Dior Sauvage — 8.3/10 — £39
  • Maison Alhambra Hercules — Inspired by Parfums de Marly Herod — 8.3/10 — £22
  • Maison Asrar III Thriller — Inspired by Yves Saint Laurent YSL 6 Place Saint Sulpice — 8.3/10 — £39
  • Bujairami Mafia Boss — Inspired by Clive Christian Blonde Amber — 8.3/10 — £50
  • Flavia Peach Honey — Inspired by Tom Ford Bitter Peach — 8.3/10 — £17.95
  • Volaré Scent Addict — Inspired by Initio Addictive Vibration — 8.3/10 — £30
  • Lattafa Al Noble Ameer — Inspired by Pana Dora Swedish Wood — 8.2/10 — £19.99
  • French Avenue Amber empire — Inspired by Maison Francis Kurkdjian Grand Soir — 8.2/10 — £30
  • Fragrance World B Gente Gold — Inspired by Maison Francis Kurkdjian Grand Soir — 8.2/10 — £20
  • Orientica Black Oud — Inspired by Amouage Interlude Man — 8.2/10 — £25
  • Alexandria Fragrances FAME 15 — Inspired by Bond No. 9 Andy Warhol — 8.2/10 — £39
  • Maison Alhambra Jean Lowe Immortel — Inspired by Louis Vuitton L'Immensité — 8.2/10 — £20
  • Lattafa Oud Thameen - Asdaaf — Inspired by Spicebomb Extreme — 8.2/10 — £18
  • Lattafa Ameer Al Oudh Intense — Inspired by Rich oriental oud amber composition — 8.1/10 — £22
  • Alexandria Fragrances Arabian Horse — Inspired by Parfums de Marly Oajan — 8.1/10 — £39
  • Maison Alhambra Coral Blush — Inspired by Tom Ford Bitter Peach — 8.1/10 — £20
  • Maison Alhambra Decadent Dream — Inspired by Amouage Guidance — 8.1/10 — £18
  • Alexandria Fragrances Ebony Flame — Inspired by Tom Ford luxurious Ébène Fumé — 8.1/10 — £39
  • Swiss Arabian Enigma of Taif — Inspired by Original - cities collection — 8.1/10 — £79
  • Khadlaj Epoque Artistique — Inspired by Maison Francis Kurkdjian Grand Soir — 8.1/10 — £32
  • Lattafa Hala — Inspired by Original Creation — 8.1/10 — £23
  • Rasasi Hawas Exotic — Inspired by Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Elixir Absolu — 8.1/10 — £55
  • Ard Al Zaafaran I Am The King — Inspired by Dior Sauvage — 8.1/10 — £15
  • Hamidi Insignia Sable — Inspired by Dior Sauvage — 8.1/10 — £15.99
  • Lattafa Liam Gray — Inspired by BDK Parfums Gris Charnel — 8.1/10 — £24
  • Arabiyat Prestige Ramad Earthy — Inspired by Amouage Sindbad — 8.1/10 — £36
  • Paris Corner Rifaaqat — Inspired by Yves Saint Laurent YSL Babycat — 8.1/10 — £18
  • Gulf Orchid Yacht Club — Inspired by Roja Parfums Isola Blu — 8.1/10 — £31
  • Al Aneeq Amberwood — Inspired by Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 — 8.0/10 — £35
  • Lattafa Ameerat Al Arab Sugar Crown - Asdaaf — Inspired by Kayali Vanilla Candy Rock Sugar 42 — 8.0/10 — £19.99
  • Fragrance World Barakkat Ambre Eve — Inspired by Maison Francis Kurkdjian Grand Soir — 8.0/10 — £19
  • French Avenue Capricorn — Inspired by Original Creation — 8.0/10 — £22.70
  • Armaf Club De Nuit Urban Man Elixir — Inspired by Dior Sauvage Elixir — 8.0/10 — £36
  • Zimaya Imperium — Inspired by Roja Parfums Elysium — 8.0/10 — £18
  • Fragrance World Imperium — Inspired by Roja Parfums Elysium Pour Homme — 8.0/10 — £23
  • Oil Perfumery Impression of Tom Ford - Amber Absolute — Inspired by Tom Ford Amber Absolute — 8.0/10 — £12.09
  • Paris Corner Juicy Melange — Inspired by Mugler Aura — 8.0/10 — £26
  • Khadlaj Karus Oud Fire — Inspired by Initio Blessed Baraka — 8.0/10 — £22
  • Flavia L'Impression — Inspired by Louis Vuitton L'Immensité — 8.0/10 — £18.99
  • Lattafa Mashrabya — Inspired by Maison Francis Kurkdjian Grand Soir — 8.0/10 — £20
  • Aramic Satisfaction — Inspired by Dior Sauvage — 8.0/10 — £25
  • Maison Alhambra Sceptre Malachite — Inspired by Stéphane Humbert Lucas 777 God of Fire — 8.0/10 — £20
  • Alexandria Fragrances Zion — Inspired by Roja Parfums Elysium — 8.0/10 — £39
  • Lattafa Al Noble Safeer — Inspired by Pana Dora Sweden XVI — 7.9/10 — £24.99
  • Khalis Perfumes Black Oud — Inspired by Original Creation — 7.9/10 — £19.64
  • Maison Alhambra Jean Lowe Noir — Inspired by Louis Vuitton Ombre Nomade — 7.9/10 — £25
  • Al Aneeq Oud Malaki Arabian — Inspired by Serge Lutens Arabie — 7.9/10 — £29
  • French Avenue Vulcan Black — Inspired by Xerjoff Tony Iommi Deified — 7.9/10 — £35
  • Assaf Wild Colt Elixir — Inspired by Original Creation — 7.9/10 — £96.96
  • French Avenue Zenith Deep — Inspired by Chanel Bleu de Chanel — 7.9/10 — £26.99
  • Clean Shaven 03 — Inspired by Chanel Bleu de Chanel — 7.8/10 — £14.75
  • Afnan 9PM Rebel — Inspired by Creed Aventus — 7.8/10 — £30
  • Paris Corner Bayn Al Asrar — Inspired by Giardini di Toscana Bianco Latte — 7.8/10 — £22
  • ALT. Fragrances Bold Love — Inspired by Kilian Love Don't Be Shy — 7.8/10 — £39
  • Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir — Inspired by Dior Sauvage — 7.8/10 — £19.99
  • Zimaya Mazaaj Rhythm — Inspired by Louis Vuitton L'Immensité — 7.8/10 — £23
  • Paris Corner North Stag Expressions II — Inspired by Louis Vuitton L'Immensité — 7.8/10 — £35
  • French Avenue Obsidian — Inspired by Kilian Angels' Share On The Rocks — 7.8/10 — £29.99
  • Bujairami Only Ever — Inspired by Kayali Eden Sparkling Lychee | 39 — 7.8/10 — £40
  • Khadlaj Private Blend Musk Ice — Inspired by Louis Vuitton L'Immensité — 7.8/10 — £30
  • VURV Royce Bleu — Inspired by Dior Sauvage Eau de Parfum — 7.8/10 — £19.99
  • Volaré Velvet Rose — Inspired by Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud Satin Mood — 7.8/10 — £22
  • Dossier Woody Vanilla — Inspired by Kayali Vanilla 28 — 7.8/10 — £32
  • Maison Alhambra Amberley Amoroso — Inspired by Guerlain Musc Noble. — 7.7/10 — £27
  • Al Wataniah Arya Peony Rose — Inspired by Original Creation — 7.7/10 — £44.99
  • Paris Corner Emir Cherry Cola — Inspired by Mancera Tonka Cola — 7.7/10 — £30
  • French Avenue Francique 107.9 — Inspired by BDK Parfums Rouge Smoking Extrait — 7.7/10 — £39.99
  • Al Aneeq Oud Malaki Arabian EDT — Inspired by Chopard's Oud Malaki — 7.7/10 — £25
  • French Avenue Zenith Blue — Inspired by Chanel Bleu de Chanel — 7.7/10 — £39
  • French Avenue Axis — Inspired by Byredo Vanille Antique — 7.6/10 — £39.99
  • French Avenue Ighwa By Night — Inspired by Parfums de Marly Herod — 7.6/10 — £39.99
  • French Avenue Inej — Inspired by Penhaligon's Halfeti Cedar — 7.6/10 — £49.99
  • Paris Corner Miel Vanille — Inspired by Xerjoff Lira — 7.6/10 — £30
  • Lattafa New York the City of Dreams — Inspired by Mind Games French Defense — 7.6/10 — £43
  • House of Watan Sleek — Inspired by Kilian Angels' Share — 7.6/10 — £34.99
  • French Avenue Sultan The Founder — Inspired by Original Creation — 7.6/10 — £29.99
  • Flavia Tangy Cherry — Inspired by Tom Ford Bitter Peach — 7.6/10 — £35
  • French Avenue Tobacco D'Feu — Inspired by Byredo Tobacco Mandarin — 7.6/10 — £34.99
  • Dossier Aquatic Peony — Inspired by Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gioia — 7.5/10 — £29
  • Lattafa Confidential Platinum — Inspired by Chanel Allure Homme Sport — 7.5/10 — £15
  • Ajmal Dahn Al Oudh Saif Al Arab — Inspired by Original Creation — 7.5/10 — £210
  • Swiss Arabian Jawad — Inspired by Original Creation — 7.5/10 — £12.99
  • Al Wataniah Massad — Inspired by BDK Parfums Gris Charnel — 7.5/10 — £54.99
  • Maison Alhambra Very Velvet Orchid — Inspired by Tom Ford Velvet Orchid — 7.5/10 — £22
  • Swiss Arabian Nawaf — Inspired by Original Creation — 7.4/10 — £40
  • ALT. Fragrances Bleau — Inspired by Bleu de Chanel — 7.3/10 — £39
  • ALT. Fragrances Immense — Inspired by Louis Vuitton L'Immensité — 7.3/10 — £39
  • Mykonos Marbella — Inspired by Emporio Armani Stronger With You — 7.3/10 — £40
  • French Avenue Paradox Rossa — Inspired by Original Creation — 7.3/10 — £34
  • Rayhaan Pharaoh — Inspired by Paco Rabanne Phantom — 7.3/10 — £30
  • RiiFFS Prive Blue — Inspired by Dior Sauvage Elixir — 7.3/10 — £19.99
  • Al Aneeq Raya — Inspired by Xerjoff Erba Pura — 7.3/10 — £40
  • Aramic Yesterday — Inspired by Louis Vuitton L'Immensité — 7.3/10 — £25
  • French Avenue Atlantis — Inspired by Roja Parfums Elysium Pour Homme — 7.1/10 — £35
  • Assaf Attack Blue — Inspired by Original Creation — 7.1/10 — £96.96
  • RiiFFS Seasons Drift — Inspired by Chanel Bleu de Chanel — 7.1/10 — £9
  • French Avenue Sultan The Conqueror — Inspired by Original Creation — 7.1/10 — £24.99
  • Assaf Boom Blue — Inspired by Original Creation — 6.9/10 — £106.06
  • Ard Al Zaafaran Oud Abiyedh — Inspired by Original Creation — 6.8/10 — £39
  • French Avenue Virgo — Inspired by Original Creation — 6.8/10 — £37.99
  • Hamidi Natural Regal Leather — Inspired by Original Creation — 6.1/10 — £15
  • Superdrug Bespoke London Sweet Spice & Sandalwood — Inspired by Tom Ford Noir Extreme — 6.0/10 — £5.96
  • Nusuk Ajwaa Oud Black — Inspired by Christian Dior Oud Ispahan — £17
  • Arabiyat Prestige Al Noor — Inspired by BDK Parfums Gris Charnel — £42
  • Jo Milano Paris All About U — Inspired by Giorgio Armani Power Of You — £66.54
  • Street Origins Auckland Craze — Inspired by Kilian Sunkissed Goddess — £29.99
  • Street Origins Auckland Rush — Inspired by Original Creation — £29.99
  • Street Origins Bangkok Bang — Inspired by Maison Crivelli Oud Cadenza — £29.99
  • Zimaya Daiman Eclipse — Inspired by Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio Elixir — £30
  • Maison Asrar Dubai Milano — Inspired by Original Creation — £55
  • Oakcha Dusk — Inspired by Bleu de Chanel — £29
  • Dossier Floral Jasmine — Inspired by Tom Ford Jasmin Rouge — £49
  • Rasasi Hawas Venom — Inspired by Maison Crivelli Oud Maracuja — £38
  • RiiFFS Honour — Inspired by Chanel Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum — £13.99
  • Jo Milano Paris Levante Blue Intense — Inspired by Chanel Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum — £59.14
  • Jo Milano Paris Levante Exclusive — Inspired by Roja Parfums Elysium Pour Homme — £44
  • Jo Milano Paris Notes 1/2 Beats — Inspired by Chanel Bleu de Chanel L'Exclusif — £73.93
  • Ahmed Al Maghribi Oud Afghano — Inspired by Nasomatto Black Afgano — £20
  • RiiFFS Royal Tobacco Oud — Inspired by Amouage Opus XIV Royal Tobacco — £29.99
  • House of Watan Solitude — Inspired by Dior Homme — £39.99
  • Swiss Arabian Spirit Absolute — Inspired by Original Creation — £25.99
  • Oakcha Sweet Addict — Inspired by Kilian Love — £34
  • RiiFFS Tanzanite Bronze — Inspired by Original Creation — £51.68
  • Swiss Arabian The Bosphorus — Inspired by Original Creation — £11.33
  • Swiss Arabian Tobacco 01 — Inspired by Heritage Collection original creation — £48

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Labdanum in perfume?

This resinous material exudes a rich and warm aroma, often described as amber-like with sweet, balsamic undertones. Its scent is deeply complex, featuring earthy nuances that can evoke a sense of ancient warmth, often compared to the smell of dry, sun-baked earth and aromatic woods. In perfumery, it brings an opulent, addictive quality, providing depth and richness to compositions. Labdanum is particularly prevalent in oriental and woody fragrance families, where it acts as a captivating base note that enhances the overall warmth of the perfume. It seamlessly blends with notes like sandalwood, patchouli, and vanilla, infusing compositions with a sensual, enveloping quality. While its sweet and resinous character might dominate when used generously, in smaller doses, it can beautifully amplify other notes, adding complexity and longevity to the fragrance. This remarkable note not only evokes feelings of comfort and familiarity but also transports the wearer into a world of depth and intrigue, making it a beloved ingredient among perfumers.

What are the best Labdanum fragrances?

The top rated options are Lattafa Khamrah Dukhan (9.2/10), Lattafa Creative Art (8.9/10) and Bujairami Boss Life (8.8/10).

Which brands make Labdanum fragrances?

44 brands are represented, including ALT. Fragrances, Afnan, Ahmed Al Maghribi, Ajmal, Al Aneeq, Al Wataniah, Alexandria Fragrances, Arabiyat Prestige and 36 others.

How much do Labdanum fragrances cost?

Prices range between £5.96 and £210 on The Scent Atlas, correct as of the current catalogue.