HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON · 2026
Thé Noir 29 vs Bad Boy
Which should you buy? Full side-by-side breakdown of notes, performance, seasons, value, and our verdict.
QUICK VERDICT
Both perform comparably, but Bad Boy is the better value at a lower price. Thé Noir 29 justifies its premium only if you connect with its specific character.
PERFORMANCE METRICS
76/100
Longevity
68/100
62/100
Sillage
65/100
55%
Day Wear
50%
45%
Night Wear
50%
25%
Spring
30%
20%
Summer
20%
35%
Autumn
30%
20%
Winter
20%
45
Value (lower price wins)
133
Thé Noir 29
Top
Bergamot, Fig Leaf, Bay
Heart
Black Tea, Hay, Fig
Base
Vetiver, Cedar, Tobacco, Musk
Bad Boy
Top
Black Pepper, White Pepper, Bergamot
Heart
Sage, Cedar
Base
Cocoa, Tonka Bean, Amberwood
Shared Notes (2)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is Thé Noir 29 or Bad Boy better?
Both perform comparably, but Bad Boy is the better value at a lower price. Thé Noir 29 justifies its premium only if you connect with its specific character.
Which lasts longer, Thé Noir 29 or Bad Boy?
Thé Noir 29 lasts longer. Thé Noir 29 is rated moderate to long lasting (6h - 8h) while Bad Boy is rated long lasting (6h - 8h).
Do Thé Noir 29 and Bad Boy smell similar?
They share 2 notes: Bergamot, Cedar. There is some overlap, but each retains a distinct identity.
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