Thé Noir 29
Frank Voelkl composed Le Labo Thé Noir 29 around hay, and it shows the longer you wear it.

Released
2015
Concentration
Eau de Parfum
Nose
House from
United States
Retail
$250 / 50ml
Rated
4.21/5
How it moves
Bergamot, fig and bay leaf hit first, the way an opening line should. By the half hour it has become cedar, vetiver and musk. What is left hours later is tobacco and hay, and that is the part people follow you for.
What wearers say
4.21 out of 5 across 6,947 ratings — well loved, and not quietly.
- Widely regarded as Le Labo's most versatile scent, praised for its realistic black tea wrapped in soft, smoky woods.
- Many find it cozy and office-friendly, though some note moderate longevity and a price that feels steep for the performance.
Who made it
Frank Voelkl composed it in 2015, for Le Labo in United States. Released by Le Labo in 2015 and composed by Frank Voelkl, it interprets black tea through fig, bay leaf, cedar and tobacco, becoming a house signature.
Wear it for less
There are 5 ways to wear this for less. The closest costs $43 — $207 back in your pocket, and nobody standing near you will know.
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- What smells like Le Labo Thé Noir 29?
- We list 5 bottles built to smell like it, including Dream Fuel by Oakcha, Citrus Tea by Dossier, Simply Noir by ALT Fragrances and Misplaced Memories by Àerre.
- What is the cheapest alternative to Le Labo Thé Noir 29?
- Dream Fuel by Oakcha, at $43 for 50ml. Prices are read from each shop and re-checked.
- How much cheaper are the alternatives?
- Le Labo Thé Noir 29 is listed at $250 for 50ml. The bottles that smell like it run from $43 to $110.
- Who made Le Labo Thé Noir 29?
- It was composed by Frank Voelkl, released in 2015 for Le Labo.