La Petite Robe Noire vs Rain
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
23%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
La Petite Robe NoireChoose it for a sweet and cherry character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
RainChoose it for a floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in summer.
La Petite Robe Noire2/4
Rain2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Rain
- Sillage & projection
- La Petite Robe Noire
- Value for money
- Rain
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- La Petite Robe Noire
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
La Petite Robe NoireGuerlainRainInubiWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.66/ 5 · 11,452 votes
Have 46%Had 28%Want 26%
4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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
0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityRain
SillageLa Petite Robe Noire
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerRainBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothsweet100%
cherry91%
fruity83%
almond74%
nutty65%
soft spicy56%
floral100%
sweet92%
rose84%
yellow floral77%
powdery69%
musky61%
Scent match23%Clearly different · both 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
Top
MimosaRoseWild Strawberry Leaf
Heart
PeonyAniseWormwoodFloral Notes
Base
MuskSour CherryAlmond
InformationalShared notesSour Cherry, Almond, Rose and Anise. Durations are only published for La Petite Robe Noire, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring51
Summer27
Fall96
Winter100
Day86
Night100
Spring0
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#4,690
PerfumerThierry Wasser
Launched2009
Reviews208
Overall rank#64,604
PerfumerGerard Anthony
Launched—
Reviews0
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 →Rain by Inubi is a delicate floral green fragrance that pairs vibrant mimosa and wild strawberry leaf with a soft, powdery heart. It offers a fresh, understated profile ideal for spring days or casual morning office wear. The scent settles into a gentle, musky base with hints of almond and tart sour cherry, making it …
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 Rain?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. La Petite Robe Noire is rated 3.66/5 from 11,452 votes; Rain is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose La Petite Robe Noire for a sweet and cherry character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Rain for a floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in summer.
Which lasts longer, La Petite Robe Noire or Rain?
They last about the same: Rain 70/100, La Petite Robe Noire 69/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, La Petite Robe Noire or Rain?
La Petite Robe Noire projects furthest (La Petite Robe Noire 61/100, Rain 46/100), based on community performance votes.
Do La Petite Robe Noire and Rain smell similar?
Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Sour Cherry, Almond, Rose and Anise.
Is La Petite Robe Noire or Rain better for summer or winter?
La Petite Robe Noire suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in La Petite Robe Noire and Rain?
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. Rain has top notes of Mimosa, Rose and Wild Strawberry Leaf, heart notes of Peony, Anise, Wormwood and Floral Notes, a base of Musk, Sour Cherry and Almond.
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