Fragrance comparison

The Noir 29 vs Former Residence 山居

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 6,025 ratings analysed

1 wins

The Noir 29

Le Labo

4.216,024 votes

Rank #2,135 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

89%scent match

Very similar

Former Residence 山居

Black Paw

5.001 votes

Rank #54,409 Fresh SpicySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Noir 29 takes 1 of 1 categories.

The Noir 29
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Former Residence 山居
Choose it for a fresh spicy and sweet character.

The Noir 291/1

Former Residence 山居0/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
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

The Noir 29Le Labo

Former Residence 山居Black Paw

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 6,024 votes

Have 42%Had 8%Want 50%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 43%Had 0%Want 57%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

28%Like

10%Ok

8%Dislike

2%Hate

6,024 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value30

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

sweet84%

aromatic77%

fruity69%

tobacco61%

fresh spicy100%

sweet92%

tobacco84%

green77%

fruity69%

woody61%

Scent match89%Very similar · both fresh spicy, sweet and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

FigBay LeafBergamot

Heart3 to 5 hours

CedarVetiverMusk

Base6 to 8 hours

TobaccoHay

Top

Bay LeafFigBergamot

Heart

CedarMuskVetiver

Base

TobaccoHay

InformationalShared notesFig, Bay Leaf, Bergamot and Cedar. Durations are only published for The Noir 29, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring69

Summer35

Fall100

Winter77

Day99

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men16

Unisex67

Women17

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,135

PerfumerFrank Voelkl

Launched—

Reviews208

Overall rank#54,409

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerThe Noir 29Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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…

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Former Residence 山居 reads as a green, spicy fig scent with a dry tobacco and hay base. Bay leaf and bergamot give the opening a brisk lift, while cedar, vetiver, and musk keep it clean and airy rather than heavy. It looks best suited to someone who enjoys leafy, slightly aromatic fragrances with a soft rustic finish…

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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, The Noir 29 or Former Residence 山居?

The Noir 29 takes 1 of 1 categories. The Noir 29 is rated 4.21/5 from 6,024 votes; Former Residence 山居 is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose The Noir 29 for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Former Residence 山居 for a fresh spicy and sweet character.

Do The Noir 29 and Former Residence 山居 smell similar?

Very similar: a 89% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Fig, Bay Leaf, Bergamot and Cedar.

Is The Noir 29 or Former Residence 山居 better for summer or winter?

The Noir 29 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Noir 29 and Former Residence 山居?

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. Former Residence 山居 has top notes of Bay Leaf, Fig and Bergamot, heart notes of Cedar, Musk and Vetiver, a base of Tobacco and Hay.