Labdanum 18 vs 2

Shared character

Both fragrances are classified as ambery (oriental) and contain the core ingredients ciste labdanum, patchouli, tonka bean and castoreum, giving each an underlying warm, resinous backbone.

How they differ

Labdanum 18 leans heavily into a dark, resin‑rich palette: vanilla, musk, cinnamon, birch, multiple forms of labdanum, Gurjan balsam, and civetta give it a pronounced woody‑leather‑smoky‑animalic‑powdery character. Its unique accords are woody, leather, powdery, smoky, amber, animalic, musky and vanilla. 2, by contrast, opens with bright citrus (lemon, bergamot, orange) and adds green vetiver, gourmand touches of rum and cocoa, and a floral dimension from frangipani. Its supporting notes—benzoin, guaiac wood, tolu balsam, papyrus, civet—produce a single extra‑family accord: floral. Both share ciste labdanum, patchouli, tonka bean and castoreum and sit in the ambery (oriental) family.

Who each suits

Labdanum 18 will likely appeal to wearers who favor deep, smoky, leather‑type orientals with sweet vanilla and animalic nuances—often preferred for cooler evenings or formal settings. 2 is suited to those who enjoy a brighter, more eclectic oriental that blends citrus, green vetiver, gourmand rum‑cocoa notes and a hint of floral, making it a versatile choice for daytime or transitional‑season wear.