Question 1

What's the difference between Val d'Orcia and The Noir 29?

Accepted Answer

Val d'Orcia is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Parfumeurs du Monde (2018) 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, Sweet, Woody.

Question 2

Which is better, Val d'Orcia or The Noir 29?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Val d'Orcia scores 3.35/5 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 Val d'Orcia 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, Val d'Orcia or The Noir 29?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Which season suits Val d'Orcia vs The Noir 29?

Accepted Answer

Val d'Orcia scores highest for spring wear; The Noir 29 scores highest for fall wear. Val d'Orcia leans daytime, The Noir 29 leans evening.

Val d'Orcia vs The Noir 29

Comparison Summary

Unique to Val d'Orcia (12)

Unique to The Noir 29 (8)

Shared Accords (5)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — The Noir 29

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Attribute	Val d'Orcia	The Noir 29
Brand	Parfumeurs du Monde	Le Labo
Year	2018	2015
Rating	3.35	4.21
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	12	8