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Deep Down vs The Noir 29

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

Updated 6,045 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Noir 29 takes 4 of 5 categories.

  • Deep Down

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

  • The Noir 29

    Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Deep Down1/5
The Noir 294/5
Ratings & consensus
The Noir 29
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
The Noir 29
Sillage & projection
The Noir 29
Value for money
Deep Down
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
The Noir 29

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Deep DownSisology
The Noir 29Le Labo
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.53/ 5 · 21 votes
Have 31%Had 6%Want 63%
4.21/ 5 · 6,024 votes
Have 42%Had 8%Want 50%
Category winnerThe Noir 29Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
40%Love
30%Like
20%Ok
0%Dislike
10%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

52%Love
28%Like
10%Ok
8%Dislike
2%Hate

6,024 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity45
〰 Sillage42
♥ Love / hate68
⏱ Longevity71
〰 Sillage59
♥ Love / hate80
Category winners

LongevityThe Noir 29

SillageThe Noir 29

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value31
¤ Price value30
Category winnerDeep DownBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
fresh spicy91%
powdery83%
aromatic74%
citrus65%
musky56%
woody100%
fresh spicy92%
sweet84%
aromatic77%
fruity69%
tobacco61%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
FigBay LeafBergamotNutmeg
Heart
CedarwoodVetiverMusk
Base
VanillaSandalwood
Top30 to 45 minutes
FigBay LeafBergamot
Heart3 to 5 hours
CedarVetiverMusk
Base6 to 8 hours
TobaccoHay
InformationalShared notesFig, Bay Leaf, Bergamot and Vetiver. Durations are only published for The Noir 29, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring33
Summer33
Fall100
Winter33
Day67
Night100
Spring69
Summer35
Fall100
Winter77
Day99
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men40
Unisex40
Women20
Men16
Unisex67
Women17
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,270

PerfumerJoelle Lerioux Patris

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#2,135

PerfumerFrank Voelkl

Launched—

Reviews208

Category winnerThe Noir 29Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Deep Down reads as a dry, woody fig scent with a spicy green lift rather than a sugary fruity style. Fig, bay leaf, bergamot and nutmeg give it a crisp opening, then cedarwood, vetiver and musk keep it airy, powdery and quietly aromatic, with vanilla and sandalwood smoothing the base. It looks best suited to someone w…

Reviews →

The Noir 29 by Le Labo centers on a rich interplay between dark woods, dry foliage, and crisp fruit. It opens with an immediate contrast of tart fig and bright bergamot against herbal bay leaf. The scent quickly settles into an aromatic core of cedar, vetiver, and clean musk, capturing the earthy essence of steeped bl…

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, Deep Down or The Noir 29?

The Noir 29 takes 4 of 5 categories. Deep Down is rated 3.53/5 from 21 votes; The Noir 29 is rated 4.21/5 from 6,024 votes. Choose Deep Down for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose The Noir 29 for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Deep Down or The Noir 29?

The Noir 29 lasts longest (The Noir 29 71/100, Deep Down 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Deep Down or The Noir 29?

The Noir 29 projects furthest (The Noir 29 59/100, Deep Down 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Deep Down and The Noir 29 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Fig, Bay Leaf, Bergamot and Vetiver.

Is Deep Down or The Noir 29 better for summer or winter?

Deep Down suits evening wear; The Noir 29 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Deep Down and The Noir 29?

Deep Down has top notes of Fig, Bay Leaf, Bergamot and Nutmeg, heart notes of Cedarwood, Vetiver and Musk, a base of Vanilla and Sandalwood. The Noir 29 has top notes of Fig, Bay Leaf and Bergamot, heart notes of Cedar, Vetiver and Musk, a base of Tobacco and Hay.

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