Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

Which is better, The Noir 29 or Bergamote 22?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Do The Noir 29 and Bergamote 22 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. 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.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, The Noir 29 or Bergamote 22?

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 The Noir 29 vs Bergamote 22?

Accepted Answer

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

The Noir 29 vs Bergamote 22

Comparison Summary

Unique to The Noir 29 (8)

Shared Accords (5)

Frequently asked questions

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Community Sentiment Pulse — Bergamote 22

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