Guerlain 2023 EDP

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La Petite Robe Noire Absolue

by Thierry Wasser , Delphine Jelk

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Guerlain La Petite Robe Noire Absolue is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023, created by Thierry Wasser and Delphine Jelk. La Petite Robe Noire Absolue opens with Bergamot, Almond, and Cherry, settles into a heart of Smoke, Rose, Iris, and Tea, and dries down to a base of Leather, Patchouli, and Tonka Bean. Guerlain's La Petite Robe Noire Absolue carries an Acquired verdict, a floral-led wear.

A modern Guerlain that delivers a deeply sensual, smoky cherry experience. It's a divisive one, beloved by many for its dark richness but some find it too overpowering or artificial. Definitely not a safe blind buy.
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  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Sensual
  • Edgy
  • Modern
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La Petite Robe Noire Absolue Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

This is a strong, projecting scent that's best suited for cooler weather and evening wear, making it less ideal for office or casual daytime activities. Its dark, seductive profile is perfect for dates and evening events where you want to leave a lasting impression.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bitter almond Benzaldehyde from Almond

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

Opens with a luscious, dark cherry and almond, softened by a hint of bright bergamot. This gives way to a sophisticated heart of tea, delicate iris, and a prominent smoky rose. The dry down is particularly rich, with creamy tonka bean, earthy patchouli, and a bold, supple leather that lingers for hours, giving it a 'bad bitch' vibe.

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