The Noir 29 Perfume Oil vs Cosmic Bang
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
68%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
The Noir 29 Perfume Oil takes 3 of 4 categories.
The Noir 29 Perfume OilChoose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Cosmic BangChoose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall.
The Noir 29 Perfume Oil3/4
Cosmic Bang1/4
- 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
The Noir 29 Perfume OilLe LaboCosmic BangSśaintWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.56/ 5 · 16 votes
Have 48%Had 6%Want 47%
4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate81%Love
6%Like
0%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate
16 votes · too few to score
0%Love
100%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
Category winners
LongevityThe Noir 29 Perfume Oil
SillageThe Noir 29 Perfume Oil
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCosmic BangBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
fruity92%
green84%
sweet77%
aromatic69%
fresh61%
woody100%
fresh spicy92%
aromatic84%
green77%
sweet69%
citrus61%
Scent match68%Closely related · both woody, green and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
Black TeaFigCedarVetiverMuskBergamotBay Leaf
No top / heart / base split published
Top
BergamotBay LeafFig
Heart
VetiverCedarMusk
Base
TobaccoHay
InformationalShared notesFig, Cedar, Vetiver and Musk. 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 seasonSpring40
Summer40
Fall100
Winter70
Day89
Night100
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#29,901
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#64,310
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerThe Noir 29 Perfume OilHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotThe 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 →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 →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 Perfume Oil or Cosmic Bang?
The Noir 29 Perfume Oil takes 3 of 4 categories. The Noir 29 Perfume Oil is rated 4.56/5 from 16 votes; Cosmic Bang is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. 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. Choose Cosmic Bang for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall.
Which lasts longer, The Noir 29 Perfume Oil or Cosmic Bang?
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, The Noir 29 Perfume Oil or Cosmic Bang?
The Noir 29 Perfume Oil projects furthest (The Noir 29 Perfume Oil 54/100, Cosmic Bang 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do The Noir 29 Perfume Oil and Cosmic Bang smell similar?
Closely related: a 68% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, green and aromatic accords. Common notes include Fig, Cedar, Vetiver and Musk.
Is The Noir 29 Perfume Oil or Cosmic Bang better for summer or winter?
The Noir 29 Perfume Oil suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in The Noir 29 Perfume Oil and Cosmic Bang?
The Noir 29 Perfume Oil features Black Tea, Fig, Cedar, Vetiver and Musk. Cosmic Bang has top notes of Bergamot, Bay Leaf and Fig, heart notes of Vetiver, Cedar and Musk, a base of Tobacco and Hay.
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