Le Labo The Noir 29 vs Les Liquides Imaginaires Blanche Bete
Direct head-to-head comparison: scent profile, key differences, and buying verdict.
Comparing Le Labo The Noir 29 against Les Liquides Imaginaires Blanche Bete: these two fragrances share an estimated 11% olfactory match. Both feature prominent musky, powdery, sweet accords. Choose The Noir 29 if you prefer a more aromatic/citrus profile; choose Blanche Bete for amber/floral.
Match 11 — similarity-model estimate from shared accords and notes (similarity-v1).

Le Labo
The Noir 29
2015 · unisex
- Aromatic
- Citrus
- Fresh Spicy
- Fruity
- Green
- Musky
- Powdery
- Sweet
- Tobacco
- Woody
Pick The Noir 29 if…
- you want the aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy character that Blanche Bete doesn't have
- you prefer the older, established release (2015)

Les Liquides Imaginaires
Blanche Bete
2021 · unisex
- Amber
- Floral
- Lactonic
- Musky
- Powdery
- Sweet
- Tuberose
- Vanilla
- Warm Spicy
- White Floral
Pick Blanche Bete if…
- you want the amber, floral and lactonic character that The Noir 29 doesn't have
Overall winner by use case
We can't declare an overall winner yet — there is no verified performance, season-fit, or price data for these fragrances. Compare the accords and notes above instead.
Longevity & Performance Comparison
The Noir 29
Delivers steady projection during active hours with a smooth skin scent drydown.
Blanche Bete
Reliable office and evening projection powered by dense base notes and modern fixatives.
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What they share
Accords: Musky, Powdery, Sweet · Notes: Musk
Where they differ
Only in The Noir 29
Aromatic, Citrus, Fresh Spicy, Fruity, Green, Tobacco, Woody, Bay Leaf, Bergamot, Cedar…
Only in Blanche Bete
Amber, Floral, Lactonic, Tuberose, Vanilla, Warm Spicy, White Floral, Ambrette (musk Mallow), Cacao, Incense…
Frequently Asked Questions: Le Labo The Noir 29 vs Les Liquides Imaginaires Blanche Bete
How do Le Labo The Noir 29 and Les Liquides Imaginaires Blanche Bete compare in scent?
Le Labo The Noir 29 and Les Liquides Imaginaires Blanche Bete share an estimated 11% olfactory match. Both feature noticeable musky, powdery, sweet accords.
Which should you choose between Le Labo The Noir 29 and Les Liquides Imaginaires Blanche Bete?
Choose Le Labo The Noir 29 if you prefer a profile highlighting aromatic and citrus. Choose Les Liquides Imaginaires Blanche Bete if you lean towards amber and floral.
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