What's the difference between Bo and The Noir 29?+
Bo is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Liis (2020) dominated by Woody 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 3 accords: Woody, Aromatic, Fresh Spicy.
Which is better, Bo or The Noir 29?+
By community rating, Bo scores 4.16/5 vs The Noir 29 at 4.21/5. On r/fragrance, Bo sits at 6.5/10 (mixed) while The Noir 29 is 8.2/10 (positive). Bo's standout strength: Beautiful soft vanilla and gaiac wood combination. 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.
Do Bo and The Noir 29 smell similar?+
They share 2 notes and 3 accords, including Woody, Aromatic, Fresh Spicy, Tobacco, Cedar. Bo: Bo by Liis is appreciated for its elegant vanilla-wood balance and non-foodie vanilla character, but the community consensus is that it suffers from disappointing performance on skin with a quick fade-down. 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.
Which lasts longer, Bo or The Noir 29?+
Bo: Excellent performance when applied to clothing or with multiple sprays Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.
Which season suits Bo vs The Noir 29?+
Bo scores highest for fall wear; The Noir 29 scores highest for fall wear. Bo leans daytime, The Noir 29 leans evening.
