Perfume Parlour 2012 EDP

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Dark Robe

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Perfume Parlour Dark Robe is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2012. Dark Robe opens with Almond and Black Cherry, settles into a heart of Black Tea, Rose, and Licorice, and dries down to a base of Anise, Patchouli, Vanilla, and Tonka Bean. Perfume Parlour's Dark Robe carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

Dark Robe chases Guerlain's La Petite Robe Noire - that flirty, sour black-cherry-and-liquorice gourmand over powdery vanilla. It nails the cherry-forward signature, but renders it flatter and sweeter, losing the subtle tea-and-almond nuance that gives the original its slightly medicinal, grown-up edge.
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  • Playful
  • Flirtatious
  • Romantic
  • Confident
  • Sensual
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Dark Robe Eau de Parfum bottle
Inspired by
La Petite Robe Noire by Guerlain
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La Petite Robe Noire the original Dark Robe inspired by

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
Intimate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

The sweet cherry-vanilla gourmand feels best in autumn and winter and stays wearable through spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its playful, flirtatious character suits dates, evenings and casual wear more than the office or formal settings.

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

  • 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

Dark Robe opens on a big, juicy black cherry with a faint almond bitterness - the instantly recognisable La Petite Robe Noire hook, sweet but with that sour, almost cola-like twist. The heart brings a soft rose, a wisp of smoky black tea and a liquorice note that adds the original's playful, slightly medicinal character. The dry-down is all sweet vanilla and tonka over dry patchouli with a hint of anise, settling into a powdery-gourmand finish. Against the genuine Guerlain it is simpler and sweeter: the tea and anise nuances are muted, the cherry reads a touch more candied, and projection is gentler, hugging the skin within a couple of hours rather than announcing itself. Still, the spirit - a fun, flirtatious cherry-vanilla that feels both girly and a little dark - comes through faithfully. It trades the original's complexity and refinement for budget charm, best in cooler months for dates, evenings and easy everyday wear.

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