Thé Noir 29 by Le Labo
Brand: Le Labo
Concentration: EDP
What it smells like
A smoky, dry black-tea fragrance wrapped in fig, bay leaf, cedar, vetiver, and soft musks, balancing earthy depth with a subtly sweet fruitiness.
Is Thé Noir 29 worth it?
How it smells: Opens with fig, bay leaf and bergamot, cedar and vetiver at the heart, then dries down to tobacco and hay.
Scent Score: 65/100 (Good). Doesn't stand out. Gives less for its price tier than most. Nothing wrong with it, but similar fragrances do more. Sample it before buying a bottle. Performance 60, reputation 53, versatility 93, layerability 71 and value 45, each out of 100.
Scent Character
Woody · Woody Aromatic
EDP · Introduced 2015 · Unisex
Key accords: Fig, Bay Leaf, Bergamot, Cedar, Vetiver, Musk
Top Notes
- Fig
- Bay Leaf
- Bergamot
Heart Notes
Base Notes
- Tobacco
- Hay
Occasions: Office, Evening, Casual, Date, Outdoor, Special Occasion
Seasons: Spring, Fall, Winter
Fragrance overview
Thé Noir 29 by Le Labo belongs to the woody fragrance family. A smoky, dry black-tea fragrance wrapped in fig, bay leaf, cedar, vetiver, and soft musks, balancing earthy depth with a subtly sweet fruitiness. Thé Noir 29 opens with Fig, Bay Leaf, and Bergamot. The heart brings Cedar, Vetiver, and Musk. It dries down to Tobacco and Hay.
How to wear Thé Noir 29
On skin, Thé Noir 29 by Le Labo has good longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 7/10, EDP concentration. It's best in spring, fall, and winter. Reach for it for office, evening, casual, date, outdoor, and special occasion. Its best layering match in the catalog is Boss Bottled by Hugo Boss. Apply Thé Noir 29 first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Boss Bottled on top for oriental lift. Start with 2 sprays Thé Noir 29 : 2 sprays Boss Bottled and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Thé Noir 29 opens with Fig, Bay Leaf, and Bergamot.
The heart brings Cedar, Vetiver, and Musk.
It dries down to Tobacco and Hay.
What to layer with Thé Noir 29
Boss Bottled by Hugo Boss
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, cedar, and vetiver.
Order: Apply Thé Noir 29 first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Boss Bottled on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Thé Noir 29 : 2 sprays Boss Bottled
Ambre Nuit by Christian Dior
TrySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share cedar and musk.
Order: Apply Thé Noir 29 first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Ambre Nuit on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Thé Noir 29 : 2 sprays Ambre Nuit
Flowerbomb Midnight by Viktor & Rolf
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot and musk.
Order: Apply Thé Noir 29 first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Flowerbomb Midnight on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Thé Noir 29 : 2 sprays Flowerbomb Midnight
Park Avenue by Bond No. 9
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, vetiver, and musk.
Order: Apply Thé Noir 29 first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Park Avenue on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Thé Noir 29 : 2 sprays Park Avenue
Delina Exclusif by Parfums de Marly
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, vetiver, and musk.
Order: Apply Thé Noir 29 first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Delina Exclusif on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Thé Noir 29 : 2 sprays Delina Exclusif
Pairings to approach with care
Azure Lime by Tom Ford
Not Recommended · 40/99
This pairing is harder to balance. Azure Lime brings a citrus contrast to this woody scent.
Order: Apply Thé Noir 29 first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Azure Lime on top for citrus lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Thé Noir 29 : 2 sprays Azure Lime
Vanilla Sex by Tom Ford
Not Recommended · 40/99
This pairing is harder to balance. Vanilla Sex brings a gourmand contrast to this woody scent.
Order: Apply Thé Noir 29 first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Vanilla Sex on top for gourmand lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Thé Noir 29 : 2 sprays Vanilla Sex
Related fragrances and why
- Boss Bottled by Hugo Boss — Both include bergamot, cedar, and vetiver.
- Ambre Nuit by Christian DiorTrySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.— Both include cedar and musk.
- Flowerbomb Midnight by Viktor & Rolf — Both include bergamot and musk.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Thé Noir 29?
Thé Noir 29 opens with Fig, Bay Leaf, and Bergamot. The heart brings Cedar, Vetiver, and Musk. It dries down to Tobacco and Hay.
How long does Thé Noir 29 last, and how strong is it?
Thé Noir 29 by Le Labo has good longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 7/10, EDP concentration.
When should you wear Thé Noir 29?
It's best in spring, fall, and winter. It suits office, evening, casual, date, outdoor, and special occasion.
What layers well with Thé Noir 29?
Boss Bottled by Hugo Boss is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, cedar, and vetiver. Apply Thé Noir 29 first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Boss Bottled on top for oriental lift. Start with 2 sprays Thé Noir 29 : 2 sprays Boss Bottled.
Reviewed alternatives
- Citrus Tea by Dossier — Dossier sells Citrus Tea as its own impression of Le Labo Thé Noir 29. They share bergamot, fig, bay leaf, tobacco and vetiver.
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