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Thé Noir 29

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

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Le Labo Thé Noir 29

Released

2015

Concentration

Eau de Parfum

Nose

Frank Voelkl

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.

The community

What people say about Thé Noir 29

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    Questions

    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.

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