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In Black vs La Petite Robe Noire Extrait

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 1,187 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

In Black takes 4 of 5 categories.

  • In Black

    Choose it for a sweet and soft spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter.

  • La Petite Robe Noire Extrait

    Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

In Black4/5
La Petite Robe Noire Extrait0/5
Ratings & consensus
In Black
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
In Black
Sillage & projection
Tie
Value for money
In Black
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
In Black

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance
In BlackJesus Del Pozo
La Petite Robe Noire ExtraitGuerlain
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.55/ 5 · 1,169 votes
Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%
3.67/ 5 · 18 votes
Have 9%Had 5%Want 86%
Category winnerIn BlackRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
25%Love
49%Like
2%Ok
24%Dislike
0%Hate

1,107 votes

39%Love
22%Like
6%Ok
33%Dislike
0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage66
♥ Love / hate69
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage66
♥ Love / hate67
Category winners

LongevityIn Black

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value57
¤ Price value50
Category winnerIn BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
sweet100%
soft spicy92%
cherry84%
powdery77%
vanilla69%
woody61%
sweet100%
fruity92%
almond84%
nutty77%
cherry69%
powdery61%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both sweet, cherry and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Sour CherryRosePink Grapefruit
Heart
VioletPeachEgyptian JasmineLilacLily
Base
LicoriceMadagascar VanillaPatchouliMuskMoroccan Cedar
Top15 to 30 minutes
Fruity NotesLicoriceLemon
Heart2 to 3 hours
Sour CherryAlmondRoseViolet
Base3 to 5 hours
VanillaTeaPatchouliMusk
InformationalShared notesSour Cherry, Rose, Violet and Licorice. Durations are only published for La Petite Robe Noire Extrait, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring29
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer25
Fall50
Winter100
Day100
Night50
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men2
Unisex20
Women78
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,593

PerfumerChristine Nagel

Launched—

Reviews157

Overall rank#48,469

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerIn BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

In Black by Jesus Del Pozo is a dark, fruit-forward floral fragrance built around tart sour cherry, powdery violet, and sweet black licorice. Created by perfumer Christine Nagel in 2006, the scent opens with a punchy splash of bright pink grapefruit and dark cherry syrup, which quickly meets a soft floral heart of Egy…

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La Petite Robe Noire Extrait by Guerlain presents a concentrated, sweet floral fruity gourmand profile centered on tart cherry, nutty almond, and dark licorice. The opening introduces bright lemon and mixed fruity notes that immediately transition into a dense, velvety heart of sour cherry, powdery violet, and classic…

Reviews →
InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, In Black or La Petite Robe Noire Extrait?

In Black takes 4 of 5 categories. In Black is rated 3.55/5 from 1,169 votes; La Petite Robe Noire Extrait is rated 3.67/5 from 18 votes. Choose In Black for a sweet and soft spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter. Choose La Petite Robe Noire Extrait for a sweet and fruity character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, In Black or La Petite Robe Noire Extrait?

In Black lasts longest (In Black 73/100, La Petite Robe Noire Extrait 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, In Black or La Petite Robe Noire Extrait?

Projection is very close: In Black 66/100, La Petite Robe Noire Extrait 66/100 for sillage.

Do In Black and La Petite Robe Noire Extrait smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, cherry and powdery accords. Common notes include Sour Cherry, Rose, Violet and Licorice.

Is In Black or La Petite Robe Noire Extrait better for summer or winter?

La Petite Robe Noire Extrait suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in In Black and La Petite Robe Noire Extrait?

In Black has top notes of Sour Cherry, Rose and Pink Grapefruit, heart notes of Violet, Peach, Egyptian Jasmine and Lilac, a base of Licorice, Madagascar Vanilla, Patchouli and Musk. La Petite Robe Noire Extrait has top notes of Fruity Notes, Licorice and Lemon, heart notes of Sour Cherry, Almond, Rose and Violet, a base of Vanilla, Tea, Patchouli and Musk.

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