Guerlain 2025 Parfum

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La Petite Robe Noire

by Delphine Jelk

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Guerlain La Petite Robe Noire is a Parfum launched in 2025, created by Delphine Jelk. La Petite Robe Noire opens with Lemon Zest, Bergamot, and Praline, settles into a heart of Rose and Rose, and dries down to a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, and Tonka Bean. Guerlain's La Petite Robe Noire carries a Favourite verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This one's a divisive hit, with fans calling it a richer, more gourmand take on the original LPRN DNA, praising its density and praline. But critics find it generic, an 'unnecessary' flanker, arguing it lacks the distinctive Guerlain touch. You'll either love this sweet, syrupy evolution or find it utterly underwhelming.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Confident
  • Sensual
  • Luxurious
  • Warm
  • Elegant
La Petite Robe Noire Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Lemon Zest30%
Heartas listed
Rose50%
Rose50%

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

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its long-lasting, strong sillage and rich gourmand character make it less suitable for office or sport. It's a perfect fit for a date or evening formal event, given its opulent, syrupy and sexy profile mentioned by reviewers, and it can be dressed down for casual wear in cooler weather.

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
  • 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 zesty, bright burst of lemon peel and bergamot, quickly softening into a rich, decadent praline. The heart unfurls with a luxurious, velvety rose - a blend of classic Grasse rose and potent rose oil. The base settles into a deep, sensual blend of earthy patchouli, creamy vanilla, and warm tonka bean, leaving a trail of sophisticated sweetness.

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