Guerlain 2018 EDT

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Black Perfecto by La Petite Robe Noire Florale

by Thierry Wasser , Delphine Jelk

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Guerlain Black Perfecto by La Petite Robe Noire Florale is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2018, created by Thierry Wasser and Delphine Jelk. Black Perfecto by La Petite Robe Noire Florale opens with Rose, settles into a heart of Almond, and dries down to a base of Musk, Leather, and Tea. Guerlain's Black Perfecto by La Petite Robe Noire Florale carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

A truly divisive scent, Black Perfecto Florale is a wild card. Some hail it as an edgy, rose-leather masterpiece with impressive staying power; others find it a generic, synthetic mess that leans too sweet or smells like cheap soap. Try before you commit, this isn't for everyone.
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  • Bold
  • Edgy
  • Luxurious
  • Sensual
  • Mysterious
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Black Perfecto by La Petite Robe Noire Florale Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Rose100%
Heartas listed
Almond100%
Baseas listed
Leather46%
Tea30%
Musk25%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall
Also Works:
Spring Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Despite being an EDT, many reviewers note impressive longevity and projection, making it a bit much for the office. Its sweet, leathery rose profile shines on dates and casual outings, exuding a confident vibe without being overly formal.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bitter almond Benzaldehyde from Almond
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Black Perfecto Florale opens with a bold, almost jammy rose, rich and dark, quickly joined by the smooth, nutty sweetness of almond. As it develops, a soft, supple leather emerges, grounding the florals without overpowering them, while a hint of black tea adds a subtle, tannic freshness. The dry down settles into a musky, alluring blend, maintaining a delicate balance between its sweet and daring facets.

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