Ruy Lopez
Mind Games2023
Side by side
Ruy Lopez vs. The Noir 29
Is Ruy Lopez better than The Noir 29?
Ruy Lopez rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
woodygreensweetfresh spicyaromatic
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 Ruy Lopez and The Noir 29?
| Ruy Lopez | The Noir 29 | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2023 | 2015 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Christelle Laprade | Frank Voelkl |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Ruy Lopez and The Noir 29 smell?
Ruy Lopez
Woody
Leather
Green
Sweet
Cherry
Fresh Spicy
Rum
Aromatic
The Noir 29
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Tobacco
Sweet
Fruity
Green
Citrus
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Ruy Lopez and The Noir 29 share?
Top
Black CherryBlack PepperBlack Tea
FigBay LeafBergamot
Heart
RumDavanaRose
CedarVetiverMusk
Base
LeatherOakPatchouli
TobaccoHayBlack Tea Extraction
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Herbaceous Notes
Davana
Bay Leaf
Woody Notes
Oak
Cedar
Where they fit
When and where do Ruy Lopez and The Noir 29 work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Ruy Lopez or The Noir 29?
| Ruy Lopez | The Noir 29 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Ruy Lopez and 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
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
The hunt
Where to buy Ruy Lopez and The Noir 29
| Ruy Lopez | The Noir 29 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 oz | — | $123.08ecosmetics |
| 1.7 oz | — | $289.68ecosmetics |
| 3.4 oz | — | $367.20ecosmetics |
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