La Petite Robe Noire
| Edt | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2012 | Year | 2007 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Cleopatra
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Which Should You Buy?
A Guerlain for the masses, La Petite Robe Noire EDT is either a crowd-pleasing, fresh cherry dream or a synthetic, headache-inducing scrubber. Its lighter touch compared to the EDP makes it versatile, but polarising enough to make a blind buy risky.
Divisive and bold, Cleopatra is a sophisticated fruity-musk-patchouli that some adore as a signature scent, while others find it a bit too vintage or intense. It certainly doesn't lack personality, whatever your take.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 3% | 8% |
| Floral | 27% | 22% |
| Fruity | 21% | 19% |
| Green | 14% | 16% |
| Sweet | 23% | 25% |
| Warm | 6% | 5% |
| Woody | 7% | 5% |
| Earthy | 13% | 10% |
| Animalic | 13% | 13% |
| Fresh | 14% | 14% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its lighter EDT formulation and fresh,fruity accords make it suitable for casual wear and even office, provided it's not oversprayed. While some find it too 'girly' for formal events, its elegance can work for a date, though longevity might be a concern.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
With its moderate projection and sensual accords, Cleopatra is well-suited for dates and evenings. It's generally tolerable for the office due to its balanced sillage, but the prominent patchouli might be too much for some. It's too rich and musky for sport or highly casual settings.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Fruity, Musky, White Floral accords and Blackcurrant, Jasmine notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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