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Le Labo Thé Noir 29

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Oil Perfumery Le Labo Thé Noir 29 is a perfume oil launched in 2020. Le Labo Thé Noir 29 opens with Black Tea, Bergamot, and Fig, settles into a heart of Bay Leaf, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, Vetiver, and Hay. Oil Perfumery's Le Labo Thé Noir 29 carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

Thé Noir 29 by Le Labo combines black tea and fruity fig for an understated yet sophisticated presence. Perfect for the refined individual.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Fresh
  • Modern
  • Confident
  • Elegant
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Le Labo Thé Noir 29 Perfume Oil bottle
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Thé Noir 29 by Le Labo
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Thé Noir 29 the original Le Labo Thé Noir 29 inspired by

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Black Tea39%
Fig35%
Bergamot26%
Heartas listed
Bay Leaf100%
Baseas listed
Cedar31%
Vetiver29%
Musk22%
Hay18%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Summer Winter

The blend of tea and fig with woody undertones suits the transitional seasons of spring and fall best. In winter, the warm spicy notes add a comforting presence.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

The refined and sophisticated nature of the tea and woody notes makes it a great choice for the office and dates. Its moderate projection is ideal for close quarters.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bay laurel Laurus Nobilis Leaf Oil from Bay Leaf
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

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Alcohol-free An oil-based perfume · that format has no alcohol carrier

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About

Thé Noir 29 opens with a rich blend of black tea and fig, creating a delicate balance of fruity and aromatic depth. At its heart, layers of wood and a hint of smoke envelop the senses, conveying a sophisticated and modern character. Ideal for the transitional seasons, it’s a nuanced scent choice for daily wear.

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