Le Labo Labdanum 18 EDP 100ml

Le Labo Labdanum 18 EDP 100ml – Unisex Perfume

Le Labo Labdanum 18 EDP 100ml is a warm amber-musky Eau de Parfum built around labdanum with patchouli, vanilla, tonka and animalic musky depth. It is smooth, resinous and intimate, favouring soft warmth and skin-like sensuality over bright freshness.

This 100ml Eau de Parfum suits customers who enjoy labdanum, amber, patchouli, vanilla, tonka and warm musk. It is well matched to evenings, cool weather, dinners, date nights and intimate occasions, with application adjusted to the setting and desired presence.

Buy Le Labo perfumes from Gadgets Online NZ Ltd, a NZ-owned business serving customers since 2008. Shop online with NZ-wide delivery, or visit our Mount Eden, Auckland store for pickup when available. GST invoices are available, and this product is supplied brand new in original retail packaging unless clearly stated otherwise.

How It Smells

Labdanum 18 opens with a warm resinous softness rather than a sharp top-note burst. Labdanum creates an amber-like effect that feels balsamic, slightly leathery and close to the skin, while patchouli adds earthiness beneath the smooth surface.

Vanilla and tonka round the composition without turning it into a straightforward gourmand. Musky and subtly animalic facets become more noticeable in the dry-down, giving the fragrance an intimate warmth that can feel clean, sensual or slightly smoky depending on the wearer.

Le Labo Design & Scent Direction

Le Labo’s classic fragrances are named for a central material and the number of ingredients used in the formula. Labdanum 18 explores labdanum as a source of ambered warmth, pairing it with patchouli, tonka, vanilla and musky depth. Rather than presenting one ingredient in isolation, the composition uses contrast, texture and gradual development to create its identity.

Fragrance Notes

• Opening Facets: Soft resinous and amber-like facets.
• Core Facets: Labdanum, patchouli and balsamic warmth.
• Dry-Down Facets: Vanilla, tonka and animalic musk.

These materials overlap through the wear instead of behaving as a rigid perfume pyramid. Skin chemistry, temperature and application can change which note or accord feels most prominent.

Scent Profile

Warm amber, resinous, musky, softly leathery, vanilla-toned and intimate.

Who Is It For?

Recommended for customers who prefer smooth amber-musky fragrances, resinous warmth and subtle animalic character rather than fresh citrus. It is presented as a unisex fragrance and is best chosen by scent preference rather than traditional gender categories.

When to Wear

• Daytime: Selective cool-weather wear and quiet indoor settings.
• Evening: Dinners, date nights, formal events and intimate occasions.
• Season: Autumn and winter, plus cool spring evenings.
• Occasion: A distinctive gift for an experienced fragrance wearer who enjoys warm resins and musk.

Longevity & Sillage

Labdanum 18 generally feels warm and persistent, with a closer amber-musky aura rather than an aggressively projecting trail. Start with a lighter application and allow the scent to settle before adding more. Longevity, projection and note perception vary depending on skin chemistry, application, weather and environment.

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Premium & Niche Alternatives

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Why Buy From Gadgets Online NZ?

• NZ-owned business serving customers since 2008.
• Mount Eden, Auckland store for local support and pickup when available.
• NZ-wide delivery available.
• GST invoices available for purchases.
• Brand-new product in original retail packaging unless clearly stated otherwise.

Product Details

• Brand: Le Labo
• Fragrance: Labdanum 18
• Size: 100ml
• Concentration: Eau de Parfum
• Gender: Unisex
• Fragrance Family: Amber Musky
• Product Type: Unisex Eau de Parfum
• Format: Retail spray bottle
• Condition: Brand new
• Packaging: Original retail packaging unless clearly stated otherwise
• What’s Included: One Le Labo Labdanum 18 EDP 100ml retail spray bottle

Fragrance Care Tips

• Apply to pulse points such as the neck and wrists, beginning with a lighter application.
• Avoid rubbing the fragrance after spraying, as this can affect how the scent develops.
• Store the bottle upright in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, heat and humidity.
• Keep the cap secure and avoid prolonged temperature changes to help preserve the fragrance.

Disclaimer: Fragrance performance, longevity, scent impression and recommendations can vary depending on body chemistry, application, weather and storage conditions. Product images and content are provided for information and presentation purposes only. Packaging, bottle details and fragrance liquid colour may vary slightly between production batches or manufacturer updates. Such variations do not affect product quality, performance or authenticity.

Not sure about the scent? Where available, try a smaller sample or decant first before choosing a full-size bottle. View perfume samples.