La Petite Robe Noire vs La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Absolue
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
52%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Absolue takes 6 of 8 categories.
La Petite Robe NoireChoose it for a sweet and cherry character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum AbsolueChoose it for a cherry and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
La Petite Robe Noire2/8
La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Absolue6/8
- Ratings & consensus
- La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Absolue
- Community sentiment
- La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Absolue
- Longevity
- La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Absolue
- Sillage & projection
- La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Absolue
- Value for money
- La Petite Robe Noire
- Versatility
- La Petite Robe Noire
- Note pyramid (duration)
- La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Absolue
- Fragranxe ranking
- La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Absolue
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
La Petite Robe NoireGuerlainLa Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum AbsolueGuerlainWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.66/ 5 · 11,452 votes
Have 46%Had 28%Want 26%
4.22/ 5 · 324 votes
Have 36%Had 5%Want 59%
Category winnerLa Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum AbsolueRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate28%Love
38%Like
6%Ok
26%Dislike
1%Hate
11,452 votes
53%Love
27%Like
10%Ok
8%Dislike
2%Hate
324 votes
Category winnerLa Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum AbsolueMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLa Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Absolue
SillageLa Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Absolue
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerLa Petite Robe NoireBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothsweet100%
cherry91%
fruity83%
almond74%
nutty65%
soft spicy56%
cherry100%
smoky92%
sweet84%
leather77%
almond69%
rose61%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both cherry, sweet and almond
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
Sour CherryAlmondRed BerriesBergamot
Heart2 to 4 hours
LicoriceRoseTeaTaif Rose
Base4 to 8 hours
VanillaAniseTonka BeanPatchouliIris
Top30 to 45 minutes
CherryAlmondBergamot
Heart2 to 4 hours
SmokeRoseTeaIris
Base5 to 8 hours
LeatherPatchouliTonka Bean
Category winnerLa Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum AbsolueLongest dry-down: 5 to 8 hours
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring51
Summer27
Fall96
Winter100
Day86
Night100
Spring41
Summer15
Fall93
Winter100
Day67
Night100
Category winnerLa Petite Robe NoireMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#5,458
PerfumerThierry Wasser
Launched2009
Reviews208
Overall rank#3,839
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews34
Category winnerLa Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum AbsolueHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotLa Petite Robe Noire by Guerlain is a sweet fruity fragrance built around sour cherry, nutty almond, and dark licorice. The opening brings an energetic burst of red berries and bergamot before transitioning into a floral heart of rose, Taif rose, and smoky black tea. As the scent settles, warm vanilla, anise, tonka be…
Reviews →Guerlain presents La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Absolue as a darker, woodier interpretation of its classic cherry profile. The fragrance opens with ripe cherry, bitter almond, and a quick splash of crisp bergamot. As the initial brightness settles, the heart reveals smoky black tea, powdery iris, and a full Damas…
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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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, La Petite Robe Noire or La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Absolue?
La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Absolue takes 6 of 8 categories. La Petite Robe Noire is rated 3.66/5 from 11,452 votes; La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Absolue is rated 4.22/5 from 324 votes. Choose La Petite Robe Noire for a sweet and cherry character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Absolue for a cherry and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, La Petite Robe Noire or La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Absolue?
La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Absolue lasts longest (La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Absolue 74/100, La Petite Robe Noire 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, La Petite Robe Noire or La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Absolue?
Projection is very close: La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Absolue 63/100, La Petite Robe Noire 61/100 for sillage.
Do La Petite Robe Noire and La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Absolue smell similar?
Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share cherry, sweet and almond accords. Common notes include Almond, Bergamot, Rose and Tea.
Is La Petite Robe Noire or La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Absolue better for summer or winter?
For summer, La Petite Robe Noire is the stronger pick. For winter, La Petite Robe Noire is the stronger pick. La Petite Robe Noire suits evening wear; La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Absolue suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in La Petite Robe Noire and La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Absolue?
La Petite Robe Noire has top notes of Sour Cherry, Almond, Red Berries and Bergamot, heart notes of Licorice, Rose, Tea and Taif Rose, a base of Vanilla, Anise, Tonka Bean and Patchouli. La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Absolue has top notes of Cherry, Almond and Bergamot, heart notes of Smoke, Rose, Tea and Iris, a base of Leather, Patchouli and Tonka Bean.
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