Le Labo The Noir 29 dupe — cheaper alternatives

Le Labo The Noir 29: released in 2015, woody, fresh spicy and sweet, about 7h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Le Labo The Noir 29 dupe?

The closest Le Labo The Noir 29 dupe we found is Snif Golden Ticket — 86% match, about $120 (estimate) versus about $325 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Le Labo The Noir 29 dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:

How the 5 picks compare on match, price and performance. Prices are estimates for a 100 ml bottle, not live retailer prices; * size not listed, so assumed to be 100 ml.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs Le Labo The Noir 29Projection
1Snif Golden Ticket86%about $120 (−63%)5h vs 7h7/10
2Mind Games Ruy Lopez85%about $35* (−89%)7h vs 7h6/10
3Dossier Citrus Tea91%about $30* (−91%)7h vs 7h7/10
4Emper The Black 9288%about $30* (−91%)6h vs 7h6/10
5Les Soeurs de Noe Nomad Soul85%about $40* (−88%)6h vs 7h6/10
  1. Snif Golden Ticket — 86% scent match

    A bright green tea interpretation that leans into similar aromatic territory as Le Labo The Noir 29 with a cozy black tea heart.

    It shares its aromatic, green and fresh spicy accords with Le Labo The Noir 29, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 268 community ratings.

  2. Mind Games Ruy Lopez — 85% scent match

    Shares a sophisticated woody and spicy profile reminiscent of Le Labo The Noir 29, driven by rich cedar and warm tobacco nuances.

    It shares its woody, green and sweet accords with Le Labo The Noir 29, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 237 community ratings.

  3. Dossier Citrus Tea — 91% scent match

    Evokes the fig and bergamot opening of Le Labo The Noir 29, settling into a smooth and woody tea-infused dry-down.

    It shares its fresh spicy, green and woody accords with Le Labo The Noir 29, opens on Bergamot and Fig too, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 75 community ratings.

  4. Emper The Black 92 — 88% scent match

    Captures the deep tobacco and leafy character reminiscent of Le Labo The Noir 29, offering robust warmth at a lower price point.

    It shares its fresh spicy, woody and sweet accords with Le Labo The Noir 29, opens on Bay Leaf, Fig and Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 67 community ratings.

  5. Les Soeurs de Noe Nomad Soul — 85% scent match

    Offers an aromatic woody experience that echoes the earthy bay leaf and vetiver aspects of Le Labo The Noir 29.

    It shares its aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords with Le Labo The Noir 29, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 62 community ratings.

Which Le Labo The Noir 29 dupe is cheapest?

Emper The Black 92, at about $30 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than Le Labo The Noir 29.

Which Le Labo The Noir 29 dupe lasts longest?

Mind Games Ruy Lopez, at about 7h on skin, against about 7h for Le Labo The Noir 29.

Which Le Labo The Noir 29 dupe is closest to the original?

Dossier Citrus Tea, at 91% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

Le Labo The Noir 29 itself sells from $476.69 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.

How much does a Le Labo The Noir 29 dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Snif Golden Ticket saves you about $300 a year against Le Labo The Noir 29. Both priced at 100 ml; prices are estimates.

Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.

Will a Le Labo The Noir 29 dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Mind Games Ruy Lopez comes closest at 7.3h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Le Labo The Noir 29 notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-08-14.