Le Labo Thé Noir 29 Fragrance Samples | Authentic Decants (3ml, 5ml, 10ml)

Le Labo describes THÉ NOIR 29 through a progression of contrasting ingredients rather than publishing a formal top, heart and base note pyramid. The notes below are arranged according to that official scent progression.

Top Notes

• Bergamot
• Fig
• Bay leaves

Heart Notes

• Cedarwood
• Vetiver
• Musk

Base Notes

• Black tea leaves
• Dry leafy nuances
• Hay-like nuances
• Tobacco-like nuances

THÉ NOIR 29 opens with a fresh yet understated combination of bergamot, fig and aromatic bay leaf. The fig contributes a softly fruity character rather than overt sweetness, while the bay leaf brings an herbal edge that keeps the opening crisp and distinctive.

As it develops, cedarwood, earthy vetiver and musk deepen the fragrance. Black tea becomes central to the drydown, creating a dry, leafy impression with hay and tobacco-like facets. The result balances freshness with darker woods and tea, making THÉ NOIR 29 feel textured, earthy and refined rather than conventionally sweet.

THÉ NOIR 29 has a versatile woody and aromatic profile that can work for everyday wear, evenings, dinners, the office or more dressed-up occasions. Its combination of bright bergamot and fig with dry tea, vetiver, cedarwood and musk gives it enough freshness for daytime wear while retaining a deeper character as it develops.

The dry tea and woody qualities can be especially appealing during fall and cooler weather, although personal taste and application can make it suitable throughout much of the year. Longevity, projection, and sillage can vary depending on skin chemistry, application, climate, and environment.

THÉ NOIR 29 is difficult to judge from a list of notes alone. Its black tea accord moves between fresh, woody, earthy and subtly tobacco-like facets, and the way those elements develop can differ noticeably from person to person.

Trying a THÉ NOIR 29 sample allows you to experience the fragrance through a complete wear before deciding whether a larger size belongs in your collection. A travel-size decant is also convenient for anyone who already enjoys the fragrance but does not need to carry a full-size Le Labo bottle.

• 3ml Sample: Approximately 25–30 sprays
• 5ml Travel Spray: Approximately 40–50 sprays
• 10ml Travel Spray: Approximately 85–100 sprays
• 30ml: Approximately 250–300 sprays

Spray counts are estimates and may vary slightly depending on the atomizer and how each spray is applied.

Each THÉ NOIR 29 decant sold by Bluegrass Fragrance Company is transferred from an authentic original bottle. The fragrance is not diluted, reformulated, or intentionally altered.

Each order is hand-filled into a glass atomizer and carefully packaged for convenient application, storage, and travel.

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Are these authentic Le Labo THÉ NOIR 29 samples?

Yes. Each THÉ NOIR 29 decant sold by Bluegrass Fragrance Company is transferred from an authentic original Le Labo bottle.

What is a fragrance decant?

A fragrance decant is a smaller quantity of perfume transferred from an original bottle into a separate atomizer. It allows you to sample a fragrance or purchase a convenient travel size without buying the full retail bottle.

Is THÉ NOIR 29 diluted?

No. THÉ NOIR 29 is transferred from the original bottle without intentional dilution, reformulation or alteration.

Is the original Le Labo bottle included?

No. Unless the product listing specifically states otherwise, you are purchasing a hand-filled decant rather than Le Labo's original retail bottle or manufacturer packaging.

What does THÉ NOIR 29 smell like?

THÉ NOIR 29 combines bright bergamot, fig and aromatic bay leaf with cedarwood, vetiver, musk and a distinctive black tea accord. As it dries down, the tea develops dry leafy, hay-like and tobacco-like nuances.

Is THÉ NOIR 29 sweet?

THÉ NOIR 29 has some gentle fruitiness from fig, but it is not primarily a sweet fragrance. Dry tea, vetiver, cedarwood, musk and herbal bay leaf balance the composition and give it a more woody and aromatic character.

Does THÉ NOIR 29 smell like tobacco?

There is not a conventional tobacco note listed by Le Labo. Instead, the brand explains that its black tea extraction develops a tobacco-like feeling in the drydown alongside dry leaf and hay nuances.

Is THÉ NOIR 29 good for the office?

Its polished woody and aromatic character can work well in an office or professional setting when applied appropriately. Projection varies by wearer and environment, so lighter application may be preferable in close spaces.

What seasons are best for THÉ NOIR 29?

The woody, earthy and dry tea facets make THÉ NOIR 29 particularly appealing in fall and cooler weather, while its bergamot and fig provide enough freshness to make it versatile across multiple seasons.

Is THÉ NOIR 29 suitable for travel?

Yes. A smaller THÉ NOIR 29 travel-size decant provides a convenient way to carry the fragrance without bringing a full-size retail bottle.