La Petite Robe Noire vs Latte e Mandorla
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
31%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
La Petite Robe Noire takes 6 of 8 categories.
La Petite Robe NoireChoose it for a sweet and cherry character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Latte e MandorlaChoose it for a almond and patchouli character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
La Petite Robe Noire6/8
Latte e Mandorla1/8
- Ratings & consensus
- La Petite Robe Noire
- Community sentiment
- La Petite Robe Noire
- Longevity
- La Petite Robe Noire
- Sillage & projection
- La Petite Robe Noire
- Value for money
- Tie
- Versatility
- Latte e Mandorla
- Note pyramid (duration)
- La Petite Robe Noire
- Fragranxe ranking
- La Petite Robe Noire
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
La Petite Robe NoireGuerlainLatte e MandorlaProfumo di FirenzeWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.66/ 5 · 11,452 votes
Have 46%Had 28%Want 26%
3.17/ 5 · 143 votes
Have 25%Had 13%Want 62%
Category winnerLa Petite Robe NoireRating 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
22%Love
19%Like
19%Ok
33%Dislike
7%Hate
143 votes
Category winnerLa Petite Robe NoireMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLa Petite Robe Noire
SillageLa Petite Robe Noire
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTieBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothsweet100%
cherry91%
fruity83%
almond74%
nutty65%
soft spicy56%
almond100%
patchouli92%
lactonic84%
musky77%
rose69%
sweet61%
Scent match31%Clearly different · both almond and sweet
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
Top1 to 2 hours
AlmondMilk
Heart2 to 3 hours
RoseAnise
Base3 to 6 hours
PatchouliMusk
Category winnerLa Petite Robe NoireLongest dry-down: 4 to 8 hours
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring51
Summer27
Fall96
Winter100
Day86
Night100
Spring68
Summer56
Fall100
Winter65
Day100
Night40
Category winnerLatte e MandorlaMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#4,892
PerfumerThierry Wasser
Launched2009
Reviews208
Overall rank#21,064
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews20
Category winnerLa Petite Robe NoireHigher 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 →Latte e Mandorla by Profumo di Firenze offers an unconventional twist on milky almond scents. Rather than serving a sugary dessert, it opens with a distinct splash of cold milk paired with bitter almond. As the opening settles, an unexpected combination of herbal anise and soft rose emerges, introducing a floral and l…
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 Latte e Mandorla?
La Petite Robe Noire takes 6 of 8 categories. La Petite Robe Noire is rated 3.66/5 from 11,452 votes; Latte e Mandorla is rated 3.17/5 from 143 votes. Choose La Petite Robe Noire for a sweet and cherry character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Latte e Mandorla for a almond and patchouli character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, La Petite Robe Noire or Latte e Mandorla?
La Petite Robe Noire lasts longest (La Petite Robe Noire 69/100, Latte e Mandorla 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, La Petite Robe Noire or Latte e Mandorla?
La Petite Robe Noire projects furthest (La Petite Robe Noire 61/100, Latte e Mandorla 47/100), based on community performance votes.
Do La Petite Robe Noire and Latte e Mandorla smell similar?
Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share almond and sweet accords. Common notes include Almond, Rose, Anise and Patchouli.
Is La Petite Robe Noire or Latte e Mandorla better for summer or winter?
For summer, Latte e Mandorla is the stronger pick. For winter, La Petite Robe Noire is the stronger pick. La Petite Robe Noire suits evening wear; Latte e Mandorla suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in La Petite Robe Noire and Latte e Mandorla?
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. Latte e Mandorla has top notes of Almond and Milk, heart notes of Rose and Anise, a base of Patchouli and Musk.
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