Guerlain 2016 Extrait

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La Petite Robe Noire Extrait

by Thierry Wasser

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Guerlain La Petite Robe Noire Extrait is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2016, created by Thierry Wasser. La Petite Robe Noire Extrait opens with Fruity Notes, Lemon, and Licorice, settles into a heart of Sour Cherry, Rose, Violet, and Almond, and dries down to a base of Musk, Patchouli, Vanilla, and Tea. Guerlain's La Petite Robe Noire Extrait carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.

A divisive little number this one; some find it a delightful, playful cherry bomb, while others sniff out something a bit too simple and akin to a cheap body spray. It's a sweet, fruity affair, no doubt, but whether it's chic or merely basic is up to your nose.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Playful
  • Sweet
  • Cozy
  • Romantic
  • Flirty
La Petite Robe Noire Extrait Extrait bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Fruity Notes37%

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:
Spring

A spring fragrance - light, bright, made for the warmer turn of the year.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its prominent sweet and fruity accords, especially the cherry and almond, make it well-suited for casual outings and dates where a fun, inviting scent is desired. It's a bit too bold for a formal setting and its sweet nature might be too distracting for an office environment.

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

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon
  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

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

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 cheeky burst of sweet liquorice and bright, juicy fruits, underpinned by a zing of lemon. This lively introduction soon mellows into a creamy heart of almond, delicate rose, and a hint of violet, all wrapped around a succulent sour cherry note. The journey concludes with a cozy, powdery dry down, where soft musk and earthy patchouli entwine with a whisper of tea and comforting vanilla, leaving a lingering, sweet trail.

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