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Thé Noir 29 Eau de Parfum bottle Thé Noir 29 EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2015 Year -
££ Price Tier £
The Noir 29 - No.32 (NEW) Eau de Parfum bottle The Noir 29 - No.32 (NEW) EDP

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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.
Acquired
Our Verdict - The Noir 29 - No.32 (NEW) EDP
A flatter, louder take on Le Labo's cult Thé Noir 29 - the fig and bay leaf opening lands with more immediate punch, but the tea-and-tobacco heart fades faster and skips the original's slow-building complexity, trading nuance for an easy, wearable everyday version.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Thé Noir 29 EDP
The Noir 29 - No.32 (NEW) EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bay Leaf 35% vs 22%
Fig 35% vs 40%
Bergamot 28% vs 37%
Shared Notes
Cedar 37% vs 37%
Vetiver 35% vs 33%
Musk 27% vs 29%
Shared Notes
Tobacco 51% vs 53%
Only in Thé Noir 29
Hay 49%
Only in The Noir 29 - No.32 (NEW)
Black Tea 47%

Accords

Thé Noir 29 The Noir 29 - No.32 (NEW)
95%
Woody
80%
70%
Aromatic
45%
65%
Fruity
60%
Tobacco
50%
50%
Green
55%
Woody shared
95%
80%
Aromatic shared
70%
45%
65%
Tobacco shared
60%
50%
Green shared
50%
55%

Performance

Thé Noir 29 The Noir 29 - No.32 (NEW)
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.

The Noir 29 - No.32 (NEW)

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Also Works:
Office Date Casual Formal Sport

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
92%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, green, tobacco

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Thé Noir 29 EDP
The Noir 29 - No.32 (NEW) EDP
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