Question 1

What's the difference between Room No. and The Noir 29?

Accepted Answer

Room No. is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Perfumehead (2022) dominated by Musky 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 2 accords: Woody, Green.

Question 2

Which is better, Room No. or The Noir 29?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Room No. scores 4.16/5 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 Room No. and The Noir 29 smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 2 notes and 2 accords, including Woody, Green, Bergamot, 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, Room No. or The Noir 29?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Which season suits Room No. vs The Noir 29?

Accepted Answer

Room No. scores highest for all seasons wear; The Noir 29 scores highest for fall wear. Room No. leans daytime, The Noir 29 leans evening.

Room No. vs The Noir 29

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (2)

Unique to Room No. (8)

Unique to The Noir 29 (6)

Shared Accords (2)

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Community Sentiment Pulse — The Noir 29

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Attribute	Room No.	The Noir 29
Brand	Perfumehead	Le Labo
Year	2022	2015
Rating	4.16	4.21
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	10	8