Le Labo The Noir 29 vs Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium
Direct head-to-head comparison: scent profile, key differences, and buying verdict.
Comparing Le Labo The Noir 29 against Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium: these two fragrances share an estimated 7% olfactory match. Both feature prominent sweet accords. Choose The Noir 29 if you prefer a more aromatic/citrus profile; choose Black Opium for coffee/vanilla.
Match 7 — 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 Black Opium doesn't have
- you prefer a fragrance marketed as unisex
Yves Saint Laurent
Black Opium
EDP · 2014 · feminine
- Coffee
- Sweet
- Vanilla
- Warm Spicy
Pick Black Opium if…
- you want the coffee, vanilla and warm spicy character that The Noir 29 doesn't have
- you prefer a fragrance marketed as feminine
- you prefer the older, established release (2014)
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.
Black Opium
Reliable office and evening projection powered by dense base notes and modern fixatives.
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What they share
Accords: Sweet · Notes: Cedar
Where they differ
Only in The Noir 29
Aromatic, Citrus, Fresh Spicy, Fruity, Green, Musky, Powdery, Tobacco, Woody, Bay Leaf…
Only in Black Opium
Coffee, Vanilla, Warm Spicy, Bitter Almond, Coffee, Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Patchouli, Pear, Pink Pepper…
Frequently Asked Questions: Le Labo The Noir 29 vs Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium
How do Le Labo The Noir 29 and Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium compare in scent?
Le Labo The Noir 29 and Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium share an estimated 7% olfactory match. Both feature noticeable sweet accords.
Which should you choose between Le Labo The Noir 29 and Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium?
Choose Le Labo The Noir 29 if you prefer a profile highlighting aromatic and citrus. Choose Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium if you lean towards coffee and vanilla.
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