Le Labo Thé Noir 29 Review
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Le Labo Thé Noir 29 is a woody fragrance (sandalwood, cedar, vetiver and smoky woods) from Le Labo, marketed as unisex. Le Labo is a niche house.
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Based on 11 Reddit owner comments (4 with a clear rating) · Top 84% of tracked fragrances by overall score
Is Le Labo Thé Noir 29 worth it?
Owners are often disappointed: 3.0/5 overall from 4 rated owner comments, with an average owner rating of 3.8★. Owners talk most about fall (3 mentions).
Who it suits
- You want compliments: 1 owner comment praise it.
- You want sweetness: 1 owner comment praise it.
- Fall wear: the season owners mention most (3 comments).
- Everyday: the occasion owners mention most (2 comments).
Who should skip it
- Headaches matters to you: 1 owner comment raise it as a downside.
- Longevity matters to you: 1 owner comment raise it as a downside.
- Projection matters to you: 1 owner comment raise it as a downside.
Longevity, projection and compliments
| What owners report | Positive | Negative | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longevityi | 0 say it lasts well | 1 say it fades fast | 2.7 |
| Projectioni | 0 say it projects well | 1 call it weak or a skin scent | 2.9 |
| Complimentsi | 1 report compliments | 0 report none | 3.2 |
Counts of owner comments that describe this fragrance's performance on their own skin. "Not rated" means no owner described it.
When owners wear it
Seasons
Occasions
Number of owner comments mentioning each season or occasion alongside this fragrance (positive or negative).
What Reddit owners say
1/5 FallOffice“The Noir 29 I have worn it to an after hours networking event that was masquerade themed, but I would be hesitant wearing it to work in the office. Today I am working remote and wearing it, it's the first day of halloween and I wanted something that feels like fall. My hesitation for wearing it in the office is not only that it's very potent, but also that once after I applied it my mother asked me if I had been drinking at 10am. It does kind of have a boozy smell. I would hate for anyone to think that at work lol.”
5/5 Summer“The ones that I've been loving lately for the summer that are flower-free are Black Salt, Eucalyptus 20, Vetiver Fauve (like a sophisticated Santal 33 if you like that one), The Noir 29, Imagination, Gaiac 10, Afternoon Swim, Orpheon EDT, Another 13 (I usually use it as a layer straight out of the shower), Bergamote 22, Alto Astral. Black Salt has been an unexpected hit on me with my family - they love it maybe even more than I do.”
5/5“Thé Noir 29 smell beautiful and sexy on my bff. It smells like straight barnyard on me. The hay note goes crazy.”
4/5 LongevityProjection“ISO niche fragrance recs! My daily drivers right now are glossier doux and Le Labo Thé Noir 29. Not a fan of sweet stuff, love a good skin scent. Additionally, is there a Diptyque perfume you'd recommend? I want Leau papier so bad but I've seen so many reviews saying it doesn't last.”
Not rated (no clear sentiment) WinterFall“Wow, you find Thé Noir 29 feminine and powdery? We have completely opposite opinions about it. On me, it's a figgy, smoky, dark fall/winter fragrance.”
+6 more owner comments
Not rated (no clear sentiment) SummerFall“Of the regular line, Bergamote 22 is another great base scent, The Noir 29 is amazing for fall, Rose 31 is a great spicy one if your skin likes cumin, Lavande 31 is my bedtime perfume, Eucalyptus 20 is just like their hinoki skincare line (”
Not rated (no clear sentiment)“I usually refuse to buy a full bottle until I've gone through at least two samples, but I bought The Noir 29 almost immediately after trying it. 10/10 fragrance.”
Not rated (no clear sentiment) Everyday“The closest I have to a signature is Le Labo The Noir 29.”
Not rated (no clear sentiment) Compliments“I get a lot of compliments with The Noir 29. From both friends and complete strangers”
Not rated (no clear sentiment)“Thé Noir 29 or Thé Matcha 26 from le labo have both a similar effect on me.”
Not rated (no clear sentiment) Headaches“I have a similar issue. The noir 29 was always sweeter when i tested them in store, however the one i got from Cult Beauty smells extremely bitter and i hardly get the fig note. It made me nauseous. I'd appreciate it if you can share how you managed to resolve this?”
Dupes and similar fragrances
No dupe pairing for this fragrance reached our evidence bar (2+ comments naming both with a "dupe/clone/smells like" phrase).
Clone houses named next to Le Labo Thé Noir 29 in "dupe/clone" comments: Dossier (2), French Avenue / Fragrance World (1), Lattafa (1).
Alternatives in the same family
- Le Labo Santal 33 — 3.1 from 53 owner comments
- Burberry Burberry Hero — 3.1 from 15 owner comments
- Lalique Encre Noire — 3.4 from 20 owner comments
FAQ
How long does Le Labo Thé Noir 29 last?
In the Reddit owner comments we analysed, 0 owners said it lasts well and 1 said it fades quickly. Longevity varies with skin, climate and concentration.
What season is Le Labo Thé Noir 29 best for?
Owners mention fall most often (3 comments), followed by summer (2).
Does Le Labo Thé Noir 29 get compliments?
1 owner comment in our sample report compliments while wearing it.
Can I buy Le Labo Thé Noir 29 on Amazon safely?
We did not find it sold by Amazon.com or by the brand's own Amazon store, so we do not link to it. Third-party fragrance listings carry a counterfeit and grey-market risk.
Keep deciding
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Details
| Brand | Le Labo (Niche) |
| Fragrance family | Woody |
| Marketed for | unisex |
| Amazon listing | Not checked yet |
| Reddit evidence | 11 owner comments, 78 mentions in total across r/fragrance, r/FemFragLab and related subreddits |
| Last updated | 2026-11-03 |
Family and "marketed for" follow the brand's positioning and common fragrance references; flankers (Intense, Elixir, Parfum editions) are tracked separately or excluded.