Is Noted Aromas Bogota a dupe of Le Labo Thé Noir 29?
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
A budget Noted Aromas interpretation of Le Labo L'Air du Desert Marocain / Noir 29 (2015) - fig, tobacco and musk translated into NA's UK dupe-house take at a fraction of the original's price. Honest dupe-fidelity for daily wear.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
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
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.
Seasons
Tobacco-fig-musk wears warmest autumn and winter.
Occasions
Date, evening, formal. Office only in cool weather.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 5 of its 8 notes, including Musk, Tobacco, Fig
Adds blackcurrant and cumin, drops bay leaf and bergamot
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Thé Noir 29 EDP
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