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Mystère #29 vs The Noir 29 Perfume Oil

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

Updated 38 ratings analysed
Very similar
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Noir 29 Perfume Oil takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • Mystère #29

    Choose it for a green and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • The Noir 29 Perfume Oil

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

Mystère #292/5
The Noir 29 Perfume Oil3/5
Ratings & consensus
The Noir 29 Perfume Oil
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
The Noir 29 Perfume Oil
Sillage & projection
The Noir 29 Perfume Oil
Value for money
Mystère #29
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Mystère #29

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Mystère #29Alexandria Fragrances
The Noir 29 Perfume OilLe Labo
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.36/ 5 · 22 votes
Have 27%Had 12%Want 61%
4.56/ 5 · 16 votes
Have 48%Had 6%Want 47%
Category winnerThe Noir 29 Perfume OilRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
27%Love
27%Like
14%Ok
18%Dislike
14%Hate

22 votes · 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
⏱ Longevity63
〰 Sillage48
♥ Love / hate59
⏱ 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 value79
¤ Price value33
Category winnerMystère #29Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
green100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
aromatic77%
sweet69%
fruity61%
woody100%
fruity92%
green84%
sweet77%
aromatic69%
fresh61%
Scent match82%Very similar · both woody, green and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Notes
Black TeaFigVetiverHayBergamotBay LeafMuskCedarTobacco

No top / heart / base split published

Notes
Black TeaFigCedarVetiverMuskBergamotBay Leaf

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBlack Tea, Fig, Vetiver and Bergamot. 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
Spring89
Summer56
Fall100
Winter56
Day100
Night75
Spring40
Summer40
Fall100
Winter70
Day89
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men38
Unisex54
Women8
Men11
Unisex89
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,709

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews50

Overall rank#29,901

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerMystère #29Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mystere #29 is a green, woody tea scent with fig, hay and tobacco giving it a dry, slightly sweet edge. It opens bright and aromatic, then settles into something softer, earthier and more textured on skin. If you like tea fragrances with a natural, leafy feel rather than a sugary one, this is easy to sample. It usuall…

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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Mystère #29 or The Noir 29 Perfume Oil?

The Noir 29 Perfume Oil takes 3 of 5 categories. Mystère #29 is rated 3.36/5 from 22 votes; The Noir 29 Perfume Oil is rated 4.56/5 from 16 votes. Choose Mystère #29 for a green and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose The Noir 29 Perfume Oil for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Mystère #29 or The Noir 29 Perfume Oil?

The Noir 29 Perfume Oil lasts longest (The Noir 29 Perfume Oil 73/100, Mystère #29 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mystère #29 or The Noir 29 Perfume Oil?

The Noir 29 Perfume Oil projects furthest (The Noir 29 Perfume Oil 54/100, Mystère #29 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mystère #29 and The Noir 29 Perfume Oil smell similar?

Very similar: a 82% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, green and fruity accords. Common notes include Black Tea, Fig, Vetiver and Bergamot.

Is Mystère #29 or The Noir 29 Perfume Oil better for summer or winter?

Mystère #29 suits daytime wear; The Noir 29 Perfume Oil suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mystère #29 and The Noir 29 Perfume Oil?

Mystère #29 features Black Tea, Fig, Vetiver, Hay and Bergamot. The Noir 29 Perfume Oil features Black Tea, Fig, Cedar, Vetiver and Musk.

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