Black Calamus
Carner BarcelonaEau de Parfum2016
Side by side
Black Calamus vs. Essence Labdanum
Is Black Calamus better than Essence Labdanum?
Black Calamus projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
Labdanum
amberwoodybalsamicsmokymusky
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Black Calamus and Essence Labdanum?
| Black Calamus | Essence Labdanum | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2016 | 2008 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | Rodrigo Flores-Roux | Rodrigo Flores-Roux |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Black Calamus and Essence Labdanum smell?
Black Calamus
Amber
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Oud
Warm Spicy
Balsamic
Aromatic
Smoky
Essence Labdanum
Amber
Musky
Leather
Woody
Animalic
Green
Smoky
Balsamic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Black Calamus and Essence Labdanum share?
Top
CalamusBlack PepperPapyrusMoroccan coriander seed
Moss
Heart
LabdanumRoseOsmanthus
Green Notes
Base
OudIncenseJuniperVanilla
LabdanumLeatherMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Black Calamus or Essence Labdanum?
| Black Calamus | Essence Labdanum | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Black Calamus and Essence Labdanum?
This one polarizes. The calamus leans dry, almost medicinal, and the resinous sweetness isn't for everyone. But if you want something that smells like it knows things, dark, smoky, complex.Black Calamus
This is resinous minimalism done with conviction. The labdanum carries a slightly animalic edge, some people find it polarizing, but that's exactly what makes it magnetic.Essence Labdanum
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