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Q Essence Woman Eau de Parfum bottle Q Essence Woman EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
- Year 2015
£ Price Tier ££
La Petite Robe Noire Eau Fraiche Eau de Parfum bottle La Petite Robe Noire Eau Fraiche EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Q Essence Woman EDP
This one's a proper sweet shop in a bottle, polarising for its sheer intensity. If sickly-sweet gourmands are your jam, you'll be chuffed. If not, this might be a bit much for everyday wear.
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Our Verdict - La Petite Robe Noire Eau Fraiche EDP
A bittersweet symphony of delicious pistachio and almond, this flanker was ahead of its time, sadly discontinued before the pistachio trend exploded. For many, it's a cult classic, for others, an artificial misstep. Try it if you can, but don't expect a crowd-pleaser.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Q Essence Woman EDP
La Petite Robe Noire Eau Fraiche EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Mandarin 46% vs 23%
Only in Q Essence Woman
Pear 54%
Only in La Petite Robe Noire Eau Fraiche
Lemon 27% Bergamot 26% Orange Blossom 23%
Shared Notes
Almond 44% vs 21%
Tonka Bean 33% vs 13%
Patchouli 22% vs 13%
Only in La Petite Robe Noire Eau Fraiche
Pistachio 24% Vanilla 15% Musk 13%

Accords

Q Essence Woman La Petite Robe Noire Eau Fraiche
100%
Floral
81%
90%
Sweet
100%
95%
Fruity
86%
92%
Almond
76%
79%
Citrus
83%
67%
Nutty
73%
64%
White Floral
49%
62%
Vanilla
52%
58%
Patchouli
Woody
56%
Cherry
54%
Floral shared
100%
81%
Sweet shared
90%
100%
Fruity shared
95%
86%
Almond shared
92%
76%
Citrus shared
79%
83%
Nutty shared
67%
73%
White Floral shared
64%
49%
Vanilla shared
62%
52%
58%
56%
54%

Performance

Q Essence Woman La Petite Robe Noire Eau Fraiche
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Q Essence Woman

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its potent sweetness and strong character make it less suitable for office or formal settings where subtlety is preferred. However, Q Essence Woman shines for casual outings and dates, particularly in cooler weather, where its warmth and cosiness can be appreciated without overwhelming others.

La Petite Robe Noire Eau Fraiche

Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Its lighter eau fraiche formulation and generally subtle projection, as noted by many reviewers, makes it suitable for office wear and casual outings. While its unique gourmand twist could work for a date, the occasional sour notes and varied longevity prevent it from being a solid formal choice.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
90%
Key Similarities

Both lean floral, fruity, almond

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Q Essence Woman EDP
La Petite Robe Noire Eau Fraiche EDP
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