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La Petite Robe Noire

by Thierry Wasser

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Guerlain La Petite Robe Noire is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2012, created by Thierry Wasser. La Petite Robe Noire opens with Sour Cherry, Red Fruits, Bergamot, and Almond, settles into a heart of Taif Rose, Rose, Licorice, and Tea, and dries down to a base of Anise, Patchouli, Iris, and Vanilla. Guerlain's La Petite Robe Noire carries a Favourite verdict, a sweet-led wear.

A sweet cherry-forward fragrance with a complex blend of almond, rose, and licorice, sparking love or disdain depending on one's taste for fruity gourmand perfumes. A polarising experience - adored by some, off-putting for others.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Romantic
  • Sweet
  • Mysterious
  • Elegant
  • Feminine
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La Petite Robe Noire 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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

With a moderate longevity and sillage, it's suitable for evenings or casual day outings rather than a quiet office setting. It shines in romantic or evening settings due to its sweet and complex aroma that draws attention.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL, PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), AQUA (WATER), LIMONENE, COUMARIN, ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE, CITRONELLOL, LINALOOL, BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL DICAPRYLATE/DICAPRATE, GERANIOL, BHT, CITRAL, BENZYL ALCOHOL, FARNESOL, EUGENOL, TOCOPHEROL, CI 14700 (RED 4), CI 60730 (EXT.VIOLET 2), CI 19140 (YELLOW 5), ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, BENZYL BENZOATE, BENZYL SALICYLATE, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, ISOEUGENOL

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Printed with this list: 09340

1 of 2 other shops' lists name the same allergens.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

La Petite Robe Noire by Guerlain starts with a burst of tart cherry and a touch of almond, reminiscent of a playful cherry cola but with an edge of licorice that adds depth. As it settles, the heart opens into a blended bouquet of rose and tea, delicately sitting against a backdrop of smoky patchouli and anise. The dry down reveals a creamy vanilla and tonka finish, enveloped in the powdery elegance of iris. This scent is a poised dance between sweetness and mystery, age-old glamour with a modern twist.

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