Question 1

What's the difference between Laurel Canyon, 1966 and The Noir 29?

Accepted Answer

Laurel Canyon, 1966 is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Thin Wild Mercury (2019) 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 4 accords: Citrus, Green, Aromatic, Woody.

Question 2

Which is better, Laurel Canyon, 1966 or The Noir 29?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Laurel Canyon, 1966 scores 4.23/5 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 Laurel Canyon, 1966 and The Noir 29 smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. 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, Laurel Canyon, 1966 or The Noir 29?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Which season suits Laurel Canyon, 1966 vs The Noir 29?

Accepted Answer

Laurel Canyon, 1966 scores highest for spring wear; The Noir 29 scores highest for fall wear. Laurel Canyon, 1966 leans daytime, The Noir 29 leans evening.

Laurel Canyon, 1966 vs The Noir 29

Comparison Summary

Unique to Laurel Canyon, 1966 (10)

Unique to The Noir 29 (8)

Shared Accords (4)

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Community Sentiment Pulse — The Noir 29

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Attribute	Laurel Canyon, 1966	The Noir 29
Brand	Thin Wild Mercury	Le Labo
Year	2019	2015
Rating	4.23	4.21
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	10	8