Question 1

What's the difference between Bergamote 22 and The Noir 29?

Accepted Answer

Bergamote 22 is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Le Labo (2006) dominated by Citrus accords. The Noir 29 is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Le Labo (2015) leaning on Woody accords. They share 5 accords: Citrus, Aromatic, Woody, Fresh Spicy.

Question 2

Which is better, Bergamote 22 or The Noir 29?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Bergamote 22 scores 4.15/5 vs The Noir 29 at 4.21/5. On r/fragrance, Bergamote 22 sits at 6.8/10 (mixed) while The Noir 29 is 8.2/10 (positive). Bergamote 22's standout strength: Beautiful dry and waxy grapefruit note. The Noir 29's standout strength: Emotionally impactful with a rich, complex dry down that develops beautifully over time. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Bergamote 22 and The Noir 29 smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Bergamote 22: Bergamote 22 is a divisive fragrance that delivers a beautiful citrus-woody composition, but its name is misleading as vetiver becomes the dominant note in the dry down rather than bergamot. The Noir 29: The Noir 29 is highly praised by the community as an emotionally resonant, sophisticated fragrance with a complex development and impressive dry down that receives consistent compliments.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Bergamote 22 or The Noir 29?

Accepted Answer

Bergamote 22: Good longevity for a citrus fragrance due to vetiver base Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Bergamote 22 vs The Noir 29?

Accepted Answer

Bergamote 22 scores highest for all seasons wear; The Noir 29 scores highest for fall wear. Bergamote 22 leans daytime, The Noir 29 leans evening.

Bergamote 22 vs The Noir 29

Comparison Summary

Unique to The Noir 29 (8)

Shared Accords (5)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Bergamote 22

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Community Sentiment Pulse — The Noir 29

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Attribute	Bergamote 22	The Noir 29
Brand	Le Labo	Le Labo
Year	2006	2015
Rating	4.15	4.21
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	0	8