"Labdanum 18" by Le Labo Eau de Parfum is an ambery-musk composition that wraps labdanum, vanilla, and tonka in a soft, slightly animalic warmth—sensual yet discreet on skin. 

Created by perfumer Maurice Roucel (2006), it blends labdanum with vanilla, tonka bean, musk, patchouli, cinnamon, birch, castoreum, civet, resins, and gurjun balsam for a plush, intimate trail ideal for evening wear and cooler weather. (Le Labo does not publish a formal pyramid; notes below reflect commonly cited materials.) 

Bottle: Le Labo’s minimalist apothecary-style flacon with a custom label, presented here as a tester. Testers are the same juice as retail but usually ship in a plain box and may arrive without a cap. 

At Perfumes LA, we recommend it for intimate evenings, sweater weather, and anyone who loves refined amber-musk with a vintage whisper.

Key Notes

  • Top: (No official pyramid) – Cinnamon. 
  • Heart: Labdanum, Vanilla, Tonka bean, Patchouli. 
  • Base: Musk, Civet, Castoreum, Birch, Resins, Gurjun balsam.

Fragrance Profile

  • Scent Type/Family: Amber · Musky.
  • Gender: Unisex
  • Longevity: Moderate to strong
  • Sillage: Close to moderate
  • Launch Year: 2006; Perfumer: Maurice Roucel. 

Why You Should Buy

  • Signature labdanum wrapped in vanilla–tonka and musks—cozy, elegant, and quietly magnetic.
  • Distinct, slightly animalic depth that feels niche and memorable.
  • Tester value: identical fragrance as retail in simpler packaging—great for personal use. 
  • Authentic product from Perfumes Los Angeles with secure, fast shipping.
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