The Noir 29
Le LaboEau de Parfum2015
Side by side
The Noir 29 vs. Oud Bleu Intense
Is The Noir 29 better than Oud Bleu Intense?
Oud Bleu Intense rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
fresh spicyaromaticsweetcitrus
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between The Noir 29 and Oud Bleu Intense?
| The Noir 29 | Oud Bleu Intense | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Intense |
| Launched | 2015 | 2013 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Frank Voelkl | Guillaume Flavigny |
| Best season | Fall | Summer |
Scent DNA
How do The Noir 29 and Oud Bleu Intense smell?
The Noir 29
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Tobacco
Sweet
Fruity
Green
Citrus
Oud Bleu Intense
Amber
Citrus
Warm Spicy
Oud
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Balsamic
Sweet
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do The Noir 29 and Oud Bleu Intense share?
Top
FigBay LeafBergamot
CardamomMandarin OrangeNutmeg
Heart
CedarVetiverMusk
AmberFrankincenseLabdanum
Base
TobaccoHayBlack Tea Extraction
OudMyrrhBenzoinStyraxOpoponax
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Citric Notes
Bergamot
Mandarin Orange
Woody Notes
Cedar
Oud
Where they fit
When and where do The Noir 29 and Oud Bleu Intense work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, The Noir 29 or Oud Bleu Intense?
| The Noir 29 | Oud Bleu Intense | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about The Noir 29 and Oud Bleu Intense?
Le Labo fragrances do not seduce on first spray. Thé Noir 29 asks you to commit to fig and bay leaf before rewarding you with cedar and vetiver. If you prefer immediate sweetness, look elsewhere.The Noir 29
Here's the thing about Oud Bleu Intense: it shouldn't work. Marine freshness alongside deep oud, bright citrus opening into smoky resins. The contradiction is the point.Oud Bleu Intense
The hunt
Where to buy The Noir 29 and Oud Bleu Intense
| The Noir 29 | Oud Bleu Intense | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 oz | $123.08ecosmetics | — |
| 1.7 oz | $289.68ecosmetics | — |
| 3.4 oz | $367.20ecosmetics | — |
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