Guerlain 2020 EDP

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La Petite Robe Noire So Frenchy

by Thierry Wasser

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Guerlain La Petite Robe Noire So Frenchy is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2020, created by Thierry Wasser. La Petite Robe Noire So Frenchy 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 So Frenchy carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This flanker of La Petite Robe Noire is a divisive topic amongst fans, with some finding it a delightful berry-cherry gourmand and others dismissing it as an unnecessary, "old lady" powdery scent. Best to try before you buy, but it could be a cosy favourite.
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  • Cozy
  • Romantic
  • Playful
  • Warm
  • Sweet
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La Petite Robe Noire So Frenchy 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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its sweet, gourmand cherry and almond notes make it a fitting choice for dates and casual wear, providing a playful and comforting aura. However, this same sweetness could be overpowering in a professional or highly formal setting.

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
  • 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

Imagine stepping into a French patisserie: a cloud of sweet cherry and almond greets you, uplifted by a zesty touch of bergamot and a medley of red berries. As it settles, a sophisticated heart of rose and delicate tea emerges, intertwined with a hint of spicy liquorice. The dry down is a comforting embrace of iris, vanilla, and tonka bean, grounded by earthy patchouli and a touch of anise.

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