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Cosmic Bang vs The Noir 29 Perfume Oil

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 17 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Noir 29 Perfume Oil takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • Cosmic Bang

    Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall.

  • The Noir 29 Perfume Oil

    Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Cosmic Bang1/4
The Noir 29 Perfume Oil3/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
The Noir 29 Perfume Oil
Sillage & projection
The Noir 29 Perfume Oil
Value for money
Cosmic Bang
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
The Noir 29 Perfume Oil

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance
Cosmic BangSśaint
The Noir 29 Perfume OilLe Labo
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%
4.56/ 5 · 16 votes
Have 48%Had 6%Want 47%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

81%Love
6%Like
0%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity40
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate75
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage54
♥ Love / hate89
Category winners

LongevityThe Noir 29 Perfume Oil

SillageThe Noir 29 Perfume Oil

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value75
¤ Price value33
Category winnerCosmic BangBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
fresh spicy92%
aromatic84%
green77%
sweet69%
citrus61%
woody100%
fruity92%
green84%
sweet77%
aromatic69%
fresh61%
Scent match68%Closely related · both woody, green and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
BergamotBay LeafFig
Heart
VetiverCedarMusk
Base
TobaccoHay
Notes
Black TeaFigCedarVetiverMuskBergamotBay Leaf

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Bay Leaf, Fig and Vetiver. Durations are only published for The Noir 29 Perfume Oil, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring40
Summer40
Fall100
Winter70
Day89
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex100
Women0
Men11
Unisex89
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,310

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#29,901

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerThe Noir 29 Perfume OilHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cosmic Bang opens with a burst of tart bergamot and lush, slightly green fig fruit, instantly grounded by the herbal snap of dried bay leaf. As the initial brightness settles, dry cedar wood and earthy vetiver take over the middle stage, creating a clean yet smoky forest vibe on warm skin. A soft layer of white musk k…

Reviews →

The Noir 29 Perfume Oil by Le Labo delivers an intimate, alcohol-free interpretation of the brand's celebrated black tea profile. Built around deep black tea, ripe fig, and crisp cedar, the oil settles smoothly onto the skin with a rich, tactile warmth. Fresh bergamot and herbal bay leaf provide an aromatic lift at th…

Reviews →
InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Cosmic Bang or The Noir 29 Perfume Oil?

The Noir 29 Perfume Oil takes 3 of 4 categories. Cosmic Bang is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; The Noir 29 Perfume Oil is rated 4.56/5 from 16 votes. Choose Cosmic Bang for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall. Choose The Noir 29 Perfume Oil for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Cosmic Bang or The Noir 29 Perfume Oil?

The Noir 29 Perfume Oil lasts longest (The Noir 29 Perfume Oil 73/100, Cosmic Bang 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cosmic Bang or The Noir 29 Perfume Oil?

The Noir 29 Perfume Oil projects furthest (The Noir 29 Perfume Oil 54/100, Cosmic Bang 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cosmic Bang and The Noir 29 Perfume Oil smell similar?

Closely related: a 68% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, green and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Bay Leaf, Fig and Vetiver.

Is Cosmic Bang or The Noir 29 Perfume Oil better for summer or winter?

The Noir 29 Perfume Oil suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cosmic Bang and The Noir 29 Perfume Oil?

Cosmic Bang has top notes of Bergamot, Bay Leaf and Fig, heart notes of Vetiver, Cedar and Musk, a base of Tobacco and Hay. The Noir 29 Perfume Oil features Black Tea, Fig, Cedar, Vetiver and Musk.

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