La Petite Robe Noire by Maison Legeron vs Mystery & Excellence
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
41%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
La Petite Robe Noire by Maison Legeron takes 3 of 5 categories.
La Petite Robe Noire by Maison LegeronChoose it for a sweet and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Mystery & ExcellenceChoose it for a sweet and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
La Petite Robe Noire by Maison Legeron3/5
Mystery & Excellence2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- La Petite Robe Noire by Maison Legeron
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- La Petite Robe Noire by Maison Legeron
- Sillage & projection
- La Petite Robe Noire by Maison Legeron
- Value for money
- Mystery & Excellence
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Mystery & Excellence
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
La Petite Robe Noire by Maison LegeronGuerlainMystery & ExcellenceLinn YoungWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.17/ 5 · 12 votes
Have 9%Had 6%Want 85%
3.89/ 5 · 76 votes
Have 24%Had 22%Want 55%
Category winnerLa Petite Robe Noire by Maison LegeronRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate58%Love
17%Like
8%Ok
17%Dislike
0%Hate
12 votes · too few to score
33%Love
45%Like
4%Ok
16%Dislike
3%Hate
76 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLa Petite Robe Noire by Maison Legeron
SillageLa Petite Robe Noire by Maison Legeron
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMystery & ExcellenceBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothsweet100%
rose92%
vanilla84%
fruity77%
soft spicy69%
almond61%
sweet100%
powdery92%
soft spicy84%
anis77%
vanilla69%
violet61%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both sweet, vanilla and soft spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
Sour CherryAlmondRed BerriesBergamot
Heart2 to 4 hours
RoseTaif RoseLicoriceTea
Base6 to 8 hours
VanillaTonka BeanPatchouliAniseIris
Top
AniseVioletIvyLemonPineappleMahogany
Heart
LicoriceIrisJasmineVetiverAmaryllisLily-of-the-ValleyOrris Root
Base
VanillaTonka BeanAlmondWhite MuskChocolateHeliotropeTobacco
InformationalShared notesAlmond, Licorice, Vanilla and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for La Petite Robe Noire by Maison Legeron, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring33
Summer50
Fall83
Winter100
Day67
Night100
Spring100
Summer46
Fall0
Winter100
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#38,907
PerfumerThierry Wasser
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#26,446
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerMystery & ExcellenceHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotLa Petite Robe Noire by Maison Legeron by Guerlain presents a rich confection centered on tart sour cherry, nutty almond, and dark berries. As the opening brightness settles, a floral core of rose and Taif rose emerges alongside licorice and a dry tea accord. The base provides warmth through tonka bean, vanilla, patch…
Reviews →Linn Young Mystery & Excellence opens with an immediate blast of star anise and powdery violet, settled over dark ivy. As it dries down on skin during cold autumn evenings, a syrupy licorice heart mixes with vanilla, tonka bean, and almond. The dark gourmand trail stays sweet, cozy, and distinctly warm for casual wint…
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 by Maison Legeron or Mystery & Excellence?
La Petite Robe Noire by Maison Legeron takes 3 of 5 categories. La Petite Robe Noire by Maison Legeron is rated 4.17/5 from 12 votes; Mystery & Excellence is rated 3.89/5 from 76 votes. Choose La Petite Robe Noire by Maison Legeron for a sweet and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Mystery & Excellence for a sweet and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, La Petite Robe Noire by Maison Legeron or Mystery & Excellence?
La Petite Robe Noire by Maison Legeron lasts longest (La Petite Robe Noire by Maison Legeron 71/100, Mystery & Excellence 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, La Petite Robe Noire by Maison Legeron or Mystery & Excellence?
La Petite Robe Noire by Maison Legeron projects furthest (La Petite Robe Noire by Maison Legeron 75/100, Mystery & Excellence 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do La Petite Robe Noire by Maison Legeron and Mystery & Excellence smell similar?
Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, vanilla and soft spicy accords. Common notes include Almond, Licorice, Vanilla and Tonka Bean.
Is La Petite Robe Noire by Maison Legeron or Mystery & Excellence better for summer or winter?
La Petite Robe Noire by Maison Legeron suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in La Petite Robe Noire by Maison Legeron and Mystery & Excellence?
La Petite Robe Noire by Maison Legeron has top notes of Sour Cherry, Almond, Red Berries and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Taif Rose, Licorice and Tea, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Patchouli and Anise. Mystery & Excellence has top notes of Anise, Violet, Ivy and Lemon, heart notes of Licorice, Iris, Jasmine and Vetiver, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Almond and White Musk.
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