Question 1

What's the difference between Desert Dawn and The Noir 29?

Accepted Answer

Desert Dawn is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Byredo (2024) dominated by Woody 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 3 accords: Woody, Aromatic, Green.

Question 2

Which is better, Desert Dawn or The Noir 29?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Desert Dawn scores 3.72/5 vs The Noir 29 at 4.21/5. 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 Desert Dawn and The Noir 29 smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 3 notes and 3 accords, including Woody, Aromatic, Green, Cedar, Musk. 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, Desert Dawn or The Noir 29?

Accepted Answer

Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Desert Dawn vs The Noir 29?

Accepted Answer

Desert Dawn scores highest for fall wear; The Noir 29 scores highest for fall wear. Desert Dawn leans daytime, The Noir 29 leans evening.

Desert Dawn vs The Noir 29

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (3)

Unique to Desert Dawn (6)

Unique to The Noir 29 (5)

Shared Accords (3)

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Attribute	Desert Dawn	The Noir 29
Brand	Byredo	Le Labo
Year	2024	2015
Rating	3.72	4.21
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	9	8