Is Fragrance World Queen of Hearts a dupe of Guerlain La Petite Robe Rose Noire?
La Petite Robe Rose Noire EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | F |
| 2023 | Year | 2022 |
| $$ | Price Tier | $$ |
Queen of Hearts EDP
Queen of Hearts and La Petite Robe Rose Noire both offer a rose-centered experience, but diverge significantly in their overall execution. Queen of Hearts leans into a sweeter, almond-cherry profile that some find romantic while others find cloying. Rose Noire counters with a leathery, medicinal twist on the rose, a bold move that polarizes opinions. If you prefer sweeter, gourmand roses, Queen of Hearts might be your pick. However, if you crave a more daring and unconventional rose with a dark edge, La Petite Robe Rose Noire is the better choice.
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- La Petite Robe Rose Noire
- Queen of Hearts
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
- You enjoy sweet, gourmand fragrances.
- You want a prominent almond note.
- You prefer a smoother rose scent.
- You want a fragrance that is easier to wear.
- You like unconventional rose scents.
- You enjoy leathery and medicinal notes.
- You want something more daring and unique.
- You prefer darker, more complex fragrances.
This flanker of La Petite Robe Noire is a divisive beast: some find its leathery, medicinal edge sexy and sophisticated, while others run for the hills. Definitely not a blind buy for fans of generic crowd-pleasers.
Sour cherry and red fruits with almond, over a plush rose, then iris, anise, vanilla and tonka. A rich, sweet, romantic rose with a tart fruit edge, for people who like their florals loud.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Rose
17%
vs
15%
Bergamot
9%
vs
9%
Bergamot
9%
vs
9%
Blackberry
18% share of the perfume
Pink Pepper
11% share of the perfume
Red Fruits
12% share of the perfume
Sour Cherry
12% share of the perfume
Almond
11% share of the perfume
Leather
15% share of the perfume
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its bold leather and rose accord makes it too assertive for a professional office setting. However, its unique character and depth are well-suited for dates and formal events, though casual wear is also possible for those who prefer more edgy scents for everyday.
Seasons
Cherry, rose and vanilla fit every season, with extra warmth for autumn and winter evenings.
Occasions
Rich and romantic, it is a good fit for dates and dressy evenings. It is too sweet for the office and not made for sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 2 of its 9 notes, including Bergamot, Rose
Adds almond and anise, drops blackberry and leather
Where to buy
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