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The Noir 29 vs The Scent Of Kvarner

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

Updated 6,027 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Noir 29 takes 4 of 4 categories.

  • The Noir 29

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

  • The Scent Of Kvarner

    Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character.

The Noir 294/4
The Scent Of Kvarner0/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
The Noir 29
Sillage & projection
The Noir 29
Value for money
The Noir 29
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
The Scent Of KvarnerCroatian Perfume House
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.21/ 5 · 6,024 votes
Have 42%Had 8%Want 50%
2.33/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%
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

33%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
67%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity71
〰 Sillage59
♥ Love / hate80
⏱ Longevity20
〰 Sillage25
♥ Love / hate33
Category winners

LongevityThe Noir 29

SillageThe Noir 29

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value30
¤ Price value0
Category winnerThe Noir 29Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
fresh spicy92%
sweet84%
aromatic77%
fruity69%
tobacco61%
fresh spicy100%
aromatic92%
violet84%
powdery77%
warm spicy69%
woody61%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic 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
VioletBergamotBasilOrangeOlive
Heart
NutmegCinnamonBay LeafCardamomSageMintFigRosemary
Base
VetiverPalm LeafSandalwoodMusk
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
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
Men33
Unisex0
Women67
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,135

PerfumerFrank Voelkl

Launched—

Reviews208

Overall rank#71,727

PerfumerTomislav Vrbanec

Launched2018

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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The Scent Of Kvarner from Croatian Perfume House smells like a fresh Mediterranean herb garden touched by sea air. It opens with sweet violet petals, zesty bergamot, orange, and savory green olive. As the initial brightness settles, warm kitchen spices of cinnamon and nutmeg mingle with aromatic bay leaf, garden sage,…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, The Noir 29 or The Scent Of Kvarner?

The Noir 29 takes 4 of 4 categories. The Noir 29 is rated 4.21/5 from 6,024 votes; The Scent Of Kvarner is rated 2.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose The Noir 29 for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose The Scent Of Kvarner for a fresh spicy and aromatic character.

Which lasts longer, The Noir 29 or The Scent Of Kvarner?

The Noir 29 lasts longest (The Noir 29 71/100, The Scent Of Kvarner 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Noir 29 or The Scent Of Kvarner?

The Noir 29 projects furthest (The Noir 29 59/100, The Scent Of Kvarner 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Noir 29 and The Scent Of Kvarner smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Fig, Bay Leaf, Bergamot and Vetiver.

Is The Noir 29 or The Scent Of Kvarner 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 The Scent Of Kvarner?

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. The Scent Of Kvarner has top notes of Violet, Bergamot, Basil and Orange, heart notes of Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Bay Leaf and Cardamom, a base of Vetiver, Palm Leaf, Sandalwood and Musk.

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