The Noir 29
Le LaboEau de Parfum2015
Side by side
The Noir 29 vs. Encre Indigo
Is The Noir 29 better than Encre Indigo?
Encre Indigo rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
VetiverBergamot
woodyfresh spicyaromaticgreencitrusearthy
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 Encre Indigo?
| The Noir 29 | Encre Indigo | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2015 | 2023 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | Frank Voelkl | Annick Menardo |
| Best season | Fall | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do The Noir 29 and Encre Indigo smell?
The Noir 29
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Tobacco
Sweet
Fruity
Green
Citrus
Encre Indigo
Aromatic
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Earthy
Green
Warm Spicy
Patchouli
Citrus
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do The Noir 29 and Encre Indigo share?
Top
FigBay LeafBergamot
Juniper BerryPink PepperBergamot
Heart
CedarVetiverMusk
Black TeaSaffronMadagascan laurel
Base
TobaccoHayBlack Tea Extraction
VetiverPatchouliAmbergris
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Green Notes
FigHayVetiver
Vetiver
Citric Notes
Bergamot
Bergamot
Where they fit
When and where do The Noir 29 and Encre Indigo work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, The Noir 29 or Encre Indigo?
| The Noir 29 | Encre Indigo | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Encre Indigo?
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
This is vetiver with actual personality. The ambergris in the base keeps it from becoming another smoky one-note exercise. Ménardo understood the brief and then improved on it.Encre Indigo
The hunt
Where to buy The Noir 29 and Encre Indigo
| The Noir 29 | Encre Indigo | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 oz | $123.08ecosmetics | — |
| 1.7 oz | $289.68ecosmetics | — |
| 3.4 oz | $367.20ecosmetics | — |
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