Spicy
Woody
Notescelery seedcinnamoncivetginger lilyhawthornhoneyimmortellelabdanumlicoricepapyrusstyraxvanilla
Tags
#fresh
#smoky
#sweet
Style
unisex
From the heart of the Mediterranean scrub, where the air hums with resin and sun-drenched leaves, Ladano rises — a fragrance shaped by the slow pulse of Cistus ladanifer. For centuries, this golden resin has been gathered from the wool of animals, breathing its scent into fabric and skin. Here, labdanum glows rather than burns — thick, balsamic, embracing. It’s animated by tickly aromatics: licorice, celery seed, cinnamon leaf and immortelle.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
Ladano suits the unhurried intimacy of sitting close enough for conversation to soften, a wool sleeve brushing against warm skin. Its licorice-dark sweetness and resinous warmth suggest a quiet, tactile presence, with aromatic spice keeping the softness from becoming sugary.
How to wear
The balsamic, honeyed profile lends itself to cool weather, when its warmth can feel enveloping rather than heavy. Begin with one or two sprays on skin beneath clothing for a more contained effect; an exposed forearm lets the aromatic spice meet the air. Use a lighter application in warm rooms or hot weather.
Who it’s for
For those drawn to labdanum, textured amber fragrances and sweetness with an aromatic edge. Licorice, immortelle and gently animalic facets make it especially appealing to wearers who prefer resinous depth over crisp freshness or straightforward vanilla.
Release year
2025
The nose
Delphine Thierry is an independent French perfumer whose work often explores textured woods, resins and enveloping warmth. Her creations include Lubin’s Akkad and Korrigan, fragrances that reveal her affinity for richly shaded compositions. In Ladano, she places labdanum at the centre, surrounding its balsamic depth with aromatic spice, dark sweetness and animalic accents.
Collaborators
Dennis Werner, D:SOL’s founder, is credited as Ladano’s creative director alongside perfumer Delphine Thierry. His contribution was the fragrance’s creative direction, framing its exploration of labdanum through the tactile imagery of resin-scented wool.
D:SOL MMXVI’s story
D:SOL is an independent Berlin house that brings Mediterranean warmth into a restrained, design-conscious framework. Founder Dennis Werner draws on Mallorca’s light and emotional associations alongside Berlin’s cultural sensibility. Its philosophy of “Atmospheric Thinking” connects landscape, materials, memory and human presence rather than simply reproducing a destination.
Ladano’s concept
Ladano takes inspiration from the historical gathering of labdanum from animal fleeces, translating that image into a connection between resin, skin and sun-warmed landscape. Conceived as a warmer counterpart to the house’s Cistus, it explores the plant’s balsamic side through labdanum absolute, white florals, dark sweetness and gently animalic accents. The fleece imagery is an inspiration, not a claim about how its ingredients are harvested.
Extra info
Ladano received an Honorable Mention in the Independent category at the 2026 Art and Olfaction Awards. Although civet and honey appear in its note pyramid, D:SOL declares its fragrances vegan: these scent descriptions do not establish the use of animal-derived ingredients.
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Notescelery seedcinnamoncivetginger lilyhawthornhoneyimmortellelabdanumlicoricepapyrusstyraxvanilla
Tags
#fresh
#smoky
#sweet
Style
unisex
From the heart of the Mediterranean scrub, where the air hums with resin and sun-drenched leaves, Ladano rises — a fragrance shaped by the slow pulse of Cistus ladanifer. For centuries, this golden resin has been gathered from the wool of animals, breathing its scent into fabric and skin. Here, labdanum glows rather than burns — thick, balsamic, embracing. It’s animated by tickly aromatics: licorice, celery seed, cinnamon leaf and immortelle.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
Ladano suits the unhurried intimacy of sitting close enough for conversation to soften, a wool sleeve brushing against warm skin. Its licorice-dark sweetness and resinous warmth suggest a quiet, tactile presence, with aromatic spice keeping the softness from becoming sugary.
How to wear
The balsamic, honeyed profile lends itself to cool weather, when its warmth can feel enveloping rather than heavy. Begin with one or two sprays on skin beneath clothing for a more contained effect; an exposed forearm lets the aromatic spice meet the air. Use a lighter application in warm rooms or hot weather.
Who it’s for
For those drawn to labdanum, textured amber fragrances and sweetness with an aromatic edge. Licorice, immortelle and gently animalic facets make it especially appealing to wearers who prefer resinous depth over crisp freshness or straightforward vanilla.
Release year
2025
The nose
Delphine Thierry is an independent French perfumer whose work often explores textured woods, resins and enveloping warmth. Her creations include Lubin’s Akkad and Korrigan, fragrances that reveal her affinity for richly shaded compositions. In Ladano, she places labdanum at the centre, surrounding its balsamic depth with aromatic spice, dark sweetness and animalic accents.
Collaborators
Dennis Werner, D:SOL’s founder, is credited as Ladano’s creative director alongside perfumer Delphine Thierry. His contribution was the fragrance’s creative direction, framing its exploration of labdanum through the tactile imagery of resin-scented wool.
D:SOL MMXVI’s story
D:SOL is an independent Berlin house that brings Mediterranean warmth into a restrained, design-conscious framework. Founder Dennis Werner draws on Mallorca’s light and emotional associations alongside Berlin’s cultural sensibility. Its philosophy of “Atmospheric Thinking” connects landscape, materials, memory and human presence rather than simply reproducing a destination.
Ladano’s concept
Ladano takes inspiration from the historical gathering of labdanum from animal fleeces, translating that image into a connection between resin, skin and sun-warmed landscape. Conceived as a warmer counterpart to the house’s Cistus, it explores the plant’s balsamic side through labdanum absolute, white florals, dark sweetness and gently animalic accents. The fleece imagery is an inspiration, not a claim about how its ingredients are harvested.
Extra info
Ladano received an Honorable Mention in the Independent category at the 2026 Art and Olfaction Awards. Although civet and honey appear in its note pyramid, D:SOL declares its fragrances vegan: these scent descriptions do not establish the use of animal-derived ingredients.
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