The Noir 29
Le LaboEau de Parfum2015
Side by side
The Noir 29 vs. Ruy Lopez
Is The Noir 29 better than Ruy Lopez?
Ruy Lopez rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
woodyfresh spicyaromaticsweetgreen
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 Ruy Lopez?
| The Noir 29 | Ruy Lopez | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | — |
| Launched | 2015 | 2023 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Frank Voelkl | Christelle Laprade |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do The Noir 29 and Ruy Lopez smell?
The Noir 29
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Tobacco
Sweet
Fruity
Green
Citrus
Ruy Lopez
Woody
Leather
Green
Sweet
Cherry
Fresh Spicy
Rum
Aromatic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do The Noir 29 and Ruy Lopez share?
Top
FigBay LeafBergamot
Black CherryBlack PepperBlack Tea
Heart
CedarVetiverMusk
RumDavanaRose
Base
TobaccoHayBlack Tea Extraction
LeatherOakPatchouli
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Herbaceous Notes
Bay Leaf
Davana
Woody Notes
Cedar
Oak
Where they fit
When and where do The Noir 29 and Ruy Lopez work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, The Noir 29 or Ruy Lopez?
| The Noir 29 | Ruy Lopez | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about The Noir 29 and Ruy Lopez?
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
Ruy Lopez doesn't chase attention. It arrives, sits across the table, and waits for you to figure out what it knows. The black tea opens with quiet authority while black pepper adds a subtle spark.Ruy Lopez
The hunt
Where to buy The Noir 29 and Ruy Lopez
| The Noir 29 | Ruy Lopez | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 oz | $123.08ecosmetics | — |
| 1.7 oz | $289.68ecosmetics | — |
| 3.4 oz | $367.20ecosmetics | — |
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