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The Noir 29
feminine
Created by Frank Voelkl
The Noir 29 by Le Labo is a Aromatic fragrance for women and men. The Noir 29 was launched in 2015. The nose behind this fragrance is Frank Voelkl. Top notes are Fig, Bay Leaf and Bergamot; middle notes are Cedar, Vetiver and Musk; base notes are Tobacco and Hay. The Noir 29 is inspired by black tea. Main notes are: black pepper, amber and black rose.
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Best Season
77%
Win
69%
Spr
35%
Sum
100%
Fall
Day & Night
75%
Day
76%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
User Ratings
6,256 votes
4.21
Love it
3.3k53%
Like it
1.7k27%
OK
65210%
Dislike
4978%
Hate it
1072%
Community Insights
PositiveBased on 40 community opinions from Reddit
8.2
/ 10 community score
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. The primary complaint centers on its premium pricing and slower opening, though those who appreciate Le Labo's long-game approach consider it well worth the investment for its unique, enchanting character.
Strengths
- Emotionally impactful with a rich, complex dry down that develops beautifully over time
- Unique, sophisticated scent profile with fig, cedar, bay leaf, and tea notes that create depth
- Generates compliments and strong positive reactions from others
- Versatile for layering and works well as a unisex or masculine signature scent
Weaknesses
- Expensive price point makes it inaccessible for many fragrance enthusiasts
- Slow opening that doesn't grab attention immediately; requires patience for the scent to develop
- Can smell sharp or screechy to some people on first impression
Best for
Fall and winter wearEvening and date occasionsConfidence-boosting signature scentCold weather and night events
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
