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Labdanum

Labdanum is a rich, complex resinous note with a warm, sweet, and slightly leathery aroma. It has deep amber-like qualities with hints of honey, tobacco, and musky undertones. The scent is simultaneously woody, balsamic, and slightly animalic, offering a sophisticated and sensual olfactory experience.
Varieties
Cistus LabdanumCistus Labdanum
Origin and Extraction
Labdanum is a natural resin obtained from the Cistus ladanifer (rock rose) shrub, primarily found in Mediterranean regions such as Spain, Portugal, and Greece. Traditionally, it was extracted by combing the sticky resin from the plant's leaves and branches, a method known as 'ladanisterion'. Modern extraction methods include solvent extraction and steam distillation.
History and Culture
Labdanum has a rich historical significance, dating back to ancient Egyptian and Greek civilizations. It was used in religious ceremonies, traditional medicine, and perfumery. The ancient Egyptians used it in incense and embalming processes, while Greeks and Romans valued it for its medicinal and aromatic properties. In modern perfumery, it remains a prized ingredient in high-end fragrances.
Chemistry and Molecular Structure
Labdanum's complex aroma comes from its rich chemical composition, including various compounds like diterpenes, labdanic acids, and polyphenols. The primary aromatic components are compounds such as α-pinene, β-caryophyllene, and various labdane-type diterpenes, which contribute to its distinctive warm, resinous, and slightly leathery scent profile.

Fragrances with Labdanum

Product shot of Ambre Khandjar by Une Nuit Nomade

Une Nuit Nomade

Ambre Khandjar

7.5/10(2)
AmberSpicy

Smoky Plum & Amber

Sample from €9

€160100ml
Product shot of Private Label by Jovoy

Jovoy

Private Label

6/10(1)
SmokyLeathery

Smoky leather meets earthy vetiver.

Sample from €9

€160100ml
Product shot of Fall of Phaeton by Argos

Argos

Fall of Phaeton

8.1/10(5)
SpicyWoody

Spicy Leather & Woods

Sample unavailable

€290100ml
Product shot of Click Song by Une Nuit Nomade

Une Nuit Nomade

Click Song

4/10(2)
SpicyFloral

Spicy Rose & Amber

Sample from €9

€160100ml
Product shot of Cuir Garamante by Parfums MDCI

Parfums MDCI

Cuir Garamante

1.5/10(1)
LeatherySpicy

Saffron-leather embrace with oud mystique

Sample from €14

€23575ml
Product shot of Masar by Pernoire

Pernoire

Masar

7.4/10(4)
ResinousSpicy

Resinous blend of spice & smoke.

Sample from €9

€19550ml
Product shot of Oud Aquilaria by Oman Luxury

Oman Luxury

Oud Aquilaria

8.2/10(12)
WoodySpicy

Crisp apple, roses, smoky oud.

Sample from €9

€190100ml
Product shot of Aura by Vapormundum

Vapormundum

Aura

8.3/10(6)
SmokyFruity

Dark Cherry & Oud Dream

Sample from €9

€19566ml
Product shot of Cupid's Kiss by Electimuss

Electimuss

Cupid's Kiss

8/10(2)
LeatheryFloral

Suede & Iris: Bold Elixir

Sample from €9

€445100ml
Product shot of Story of your Life by Etat Libre D'Orange

Etat Libre D'Orange

Story of your Life

9.8/10(2)
GourmandResinous

Warm Nostalgic Romance

Sample from €9

€160100ml
Product shot of Swedish Wood by Pana Dora

Pana Dora

Swedish Wood

9/10(2)
WoodyFloral

Woody-Floral Swedish Forest

Sample from €9

€310100ml
Product shot of Eye of God by YLEM

YLEM

Eye of God

8.3/10(4)
WoodySpicy

Smoky Woods & Warm Spice

Sample from €9

€19750ml
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Product shot of Organ #5 by Filippo Sorcinelli

Filippo Sorcinelli

Organ #5

9/10(1)
ResinousWoody

Sacred Resins & Memories

Sample from €9

€200100ml
New
Product shot of Organ #6 by Filippo Sorcinelli

Filippo Sorcinelli

Organ #6

9/10(1)
AromaticWoody

Aromatic Cathedral Light

Sample from €9

€200100ml
Product shot of Cuir Velours by Naomi Goodsir

Naomi Goodsir

Cuir Velours

7.4/10(6)
LeatheryBoozy

Velvety Leather Scent

Sample from €9

€18050ml
Product shot of Musk Deer by Zoologist

Zoologist

Musk Deer

7.5/10(2)
MuskWoody

Spicy Winter Wood & Musk

Sample from €9

€24060ml
Product shot of Tabac Doré by Bortnikoff

Bortnikoff

Tabac Doré

10/10(1)
SmokyWoody

Noble Oriental Tobacco

Sample from €9

€34550ml
Product shot of Onyx Black by Pana Dora

Pana Dora

Onyx Black

8/10(4)
SpicyResinous

Spicy Oriental Elegance

Sample from €9

€285100ml
Product shot of Deep Ocean Amber by Sospiro

Sospiro

Deep Ocean Amber

5/10(3)
AmberResinous

Warm, spicy, deep amber.

Sample from €9

€308100ml
Product shot of Caden by Oman Luxury

Oman Luxury

Caden

8.6/10(21)
LeatheryGourmand

Warm Suede & Coffee

Sample from €9

€215100ml
Product shot of Of True Minds by Liis

Liis

Of True Minds

5/10(1)
LeatheryResinous

Spicy Suede & Amaretto

Sample from €14

€17550ml
Product shot of Carved Oud by Thameen

Thameen

Carved Oud

8.6/10(4)
WoodySpicy

Smooth, Woody Oud Perfection

Sample unavailable

€24050ml
Product shot of Sugar Leather by Une Nuit Nomade

Une Nuit Nomade

Sugar Leather

9/10(7)
GourmandLeathery

Sweet Spicy Leather

Sample from €9

€160100ml
Product shot of Tubéreuse Astrale by Maison Crivelli

Maison Crivelli

Tubéreuse Astrale

9.1/10(11)
FloralLeathery

Starry Tuberose & Leather

Sample from €9

€20050ml
Product shot of Turath by Spirit of Dubai

Spirit of Dubai

Turath

8.2/10(16)
SpicyWoody

Opulent Oriental Treasure

Sample unavailable

€25550ml
Product shot of LAVS by Filippo Sorcinelli

Filippo Sorcinelli

LAVS

8.8/10(4)
SmokySpicy

Sacred smoke ritual essence.

Sample from €9

€220100ml
Product shot of Mana by Nishane

Nishane

Mana

9.4/10(4)
SpicyLeathery

Luxurious leather-oud with fiery spices.

Sample from €19

€55550ml
Product shot of Attaquer Le Soleil - Marquis de Sade by Etat Libre D'Orange

Etat Libre D'Orange

Attaquer Le Soleil - Marquis de Sade

7.5/10(2)
ResinousSmoky

Mystical Labdanum Incense

Sample from €9

€160100ml
Product shot of Elixir d'Amour by Parfums D'Elmar

Parfums D'Elmar

Elixir d'Amour

6.6/10(6)
AmberFloral

A Hypnotic Love Potion

Sample from €9

€25060ml
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Product shot of 20MARS2022 by Rundholz

Rundholz

20MARS2022

ResinousSmoky

Dark, Smoky Incense

Sample unavailable

€14050ml
Product shot of Amber Absolutely by Fort & Manlé

Fort & Manlé

Amber Absolutely

8.3/10(4)
AmberResinous

Opulent amber entwined with dark fruits.

Sample from €19

€22050ml
Product shot of Oud Bleu Intense by Fragrance Du Bois

Fragrance Du Bois

Oud Bleu Intense

9/10(1)
AquaticWoody

Marine Oud Elegance

Sample from €9

€565100ml
Product shot of Narcotico by Meo Fusciuni

Meo Fusciuni

Narcotico

7.4/10(4)
EarthyWoody

Mystical Patchouli & Smoke

Sample from €9

€220100ml
Product shot of Patchouli Of The Underworld by Electimuss

Electimuss

Patchouli Of The Underworld

5.3/10(3)
SpicyEarthy

Dark, earthy spice & leather

Sample from €9

€290100ml
Product shot of Havana by Florian Pontier

Florian Pontier

Havana

8.5/10(24)
SpicyWoody

Spicy Tobacco & Vanilla

Sample from €9

€195100ml
Product shot of Granada by Widian

Widian

Granada

7.5/10(3)
SpicyWoody

Spicy, Woody Freshness

Sample from €14

€25550ml