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Thé Noir 29 Eau de Parfum bottle Thé Noir 29 EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
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2015 Year 2020
££ Price Tier ££
Mystère #29 Eau de Parfum bottle Mystère #29 EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Thé Noir 29 EDP
A chic, introspective scent that weaves dried fig, black tea, and tobacco into a quietly powerful aura. Thé Noir 29 is both refined and enigmatic-signature-worthy for those who crave complexity over crowd-pleasing sweetness.
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Our Verdict - Mystère #29 EDP
This one's a bit of a wildcard, initially divisive with its amplified opening, but many find it settles into a surprisingly faithful and excellent alternative to its inspiration. Expect a bold start that mellows into something quite special.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Thé Noir 29 EDP
Mystère #29 EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Fig 35% vs 33%
Bergamot 28% vs 33%
Only in Thé Noir 29
Bay Leaf 36%
Only in Mystère #29
Tea 33%
Shared Notes
Cedar 37% vs 20%
Vetiver 35% vs 20%
Musk 27% vs 20%
Shared Notes
Tobacco 51% vs 50%
Hay 48% vs 50%

Accords

Thé Noir 29 Mystère #29
50%
Green
100%
95%
Woody
93%
80%
Fresh Spicy
85%
70%
Aromatic
76%
65%
Fruity
63%
Sweet
63%
60%
Tobacco
Citrus
58%
Earthy
52%
Musky
52%
Herbal
50%
Green shared
50%
100%
Woody shared
95%
93%
Fresh Spicy shared
80%
85%
Aromatic shared
70%
76%
Fruity shared
65%
63%
63%
60%
58%
52%
52%
50%

Performance

Thé Noir 29 Mystère #29
Beast (10+h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Thé Noir 29

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

Thé Noir 29 is anchored by woody, earthy, and dried fruit notes, making it exceptional in fall and spring when mild weather brings out both its freshness and depth. It is less suited to hot summer days due to its complexity and density, but works well on cooler evenings or mild winters.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

This scent's rich, distinctive character and moderate boldness make it perfect for dates, creative or formal settings, and evening events, while its sophistication lets it work for the office if applied lightly. It is too moody and complex for sporty activities.

Mystère #29

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn

Built for the cooler edges of the year - spring and autumn pair best.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its moderate projection and good longevity make it suitable for a variety of settings. The green, woody, and fresh spicy accords lean towards casual and date wear, though it can certainly hold its own in a formal setting after the initial bold opening subsides.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
90%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, fresh spicy, aromatic

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Thé Noir 29 EDP
Mystère #29 EDP
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