labdanum
noun
lab·da·num
ˈlab-də-nəm 
variants
or less commonly ladanum
ˈla-də-nəm
ˈlad-nəm
: a soft dark fragrant bitter oleoresin derived from various rockroses (genus Cistus) and used in making perfumes
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Afterward, the result was a mixture of rockrose leaves dripping with labdanum, a sticky resin, that the scientists used to haft arrowheads to wood in a type of makeshift spear.
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Alexa Robles-Gil, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Dec. 2024
It’s designed to capture the essence of laying beach-side on the Mediterranean, with top notes of mint leaves, brown sugar, and Italian lemon zest, middle notes of jasmine, peony, pink pepper and a base of cedarwood and labdanum.
—Anamaria Glavan, Allure, 22 Nov. 2024
This candle combines incense softened by the lily of the valley, resting on a base of labdanum.
—Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2024
One is the modern-day chypre, an accord that mixes notes of bergamot, oak moss, patchouli and labdanum.
—Jennifer Weil, WWD, 8 Oct. 2024
With notes of whiskey, vanilla, labdanum, and oakwood, this cologne is warm, woody, and spicy—perfect for the fall evenings ahead.
—Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 13 Aug. 2024
The base of Sirène anchors the fragrance with a blend of moss, benzoin, cistus, labdanum, and cypriol.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 26 July 2024
The resinous qualities of cistus and labdanum add depth and longevity, ensuring that the fragrance lingers beautifully on the skin.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 26 July 2024
For White Linen, a classic floral bouquet of rose and jasmine, Malle used pure labdanum, an ambery resin from the rockrose plant, which wasn’t available when the scent debuted in 1978.
—Caitie Kelly Kin Woo Kate Guadagnino Nicole Demarco Megan O’Sullivan, New York Times, 25 Jan. 2024
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Alexa Robles-Gil, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Dec. 2024
It’s designed to capture the essence of laying beach-side on the Mediterranean, with top notes of mint leaves, brown sugar, and Italian lemon zest, middle notes of jasmine, peony, pink pepper and a base of cedarwood and labdanum.
—Anamaria Glavan, Allure, 22 Nov. 2024
This candle combines incense softened by the lily of the valley, resting on a base of labdanum.
—Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2024
One is the modern-day chypre, an accord that mixes notes of bergamot, oak moss, patchouli and labdanum.
—Jennifer Weil, WWD, 8 Oct. 2024
With notes of whiskey, vanilla, labdanum, and oakwood, this cologne is warm, woody, and spicy—perfect for the fall evenings ahead.
—Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 13 Aug. 2024
The base of Sirène anchors the fragrance with a blend of moss, benzoin, cistus, labdanum, and cypriol.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 26 July 2024
The resinous qualities of cistus and labdanum add depth and longevity, ensuring that the fragrance lingers beautifully on the skin.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 26 July 2024
For White Linen, a classic floral bouquet of rose and jasmine, Malle used pure labdanum, an ambery resin from the rockrose plant, which wasn’t available when the scent debuted in 1978.
—Caitie Kelly Kin Woo Kate Guadagnino Nicole Demarco Megan O’Sullivan, New York Times, 25 Jan. 2024
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“Labdanum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/labdanum. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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