HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON · 2026
Thé Noir 29 vs Terre d'Hermès
Which should you buy? Full side-by-side breakdown of notes, performance, seasons, value, and our verdict.
QUICK VERDICT
Both perform comparably, but Terre d'Hermès 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
72/100
62/100
Sillage
62/100
55%
Day Wear
70%
45%
Night Wear
30%
25%
Spring
30%
20%
Summer
25%
35%
Autumn
30%
20%
Winter
15%
45
Value (lower price wins)
111
Thé Noir 29
Top
Bergamot, Fig Leaf, Bay
Heart
Black Tea, Hay, Fig
Base
Vetiver, Cedar, Tobacco, Musk
Terre d'Hermès
Top
Orange, Grapefruit, Flint
Heart
Pepper, Geranium, Rose
Base
Vetiver, Cedar, Patchouli
Shared Notes (2)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is Thé Noir 29 or Terre d'Hermès better?
Both perform comparably, but Terre d'Hermès 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 Terre d'Hermès?
Thé Noir 29 lasts longer. Thé Noir 29 is rated moderate to long lasting (6h - 8h) while Terre d'Hermès is rated long lasting (6h - 8h).
Do Thé Noir 29 and Terre d'Hermès smell similar?
They share 2 notes: Vetiver, Cedar. There is some overlap, but each retains a distinct identity.
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