La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Absolue vs Choco Sex
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
32%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Choco Sex takes 3 of 5 categories.
La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum AbsolueChoose it for a cherry and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Choco SexChoose it for a sweet and cherry character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Absolue2/5
Choco Sex3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Absolue
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Choco Sex
- Sillage & projection
- Choco Sex
- Value for money
- Choco Sex
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- 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 Noire Eau de Parfum AbsolueGuerlainChoco SexWalter Maiorano ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.22/ 5 · 324 votes
Have 36%Had 5%Want 59%
3.79/ 5 · 24 votes
Have 10%Had 2%Want 88%
Category winnerLa Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum AbsolueRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate53%Love
27%Like
10%Ok
8%Dislike
2%Hate
324 votes
58%Love
8%Like
8%Ok
4%Dislike
21%Hate
24 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityChoco Sex
SillageChoco Sex
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerChoco SexBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcherry100%
smoky92%
sweet84%
leather77%
almond69%
rose61%
sweet100%
cherry92%
warm spicy84%
woody77%
chocolate69%
cacao61%
Scent match32%Clearly different · both cherry and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
CherryAlmondBergamot
Heart2 to 4 hours
SmokeRoseTeaIris
Base5 to 8 hours
LeatherPatchouliTonka Bean
Top
ChocolateCherryCocoaCaramelSmokeAlmondOrange
Heart
WhiskeyLiquorBlack CherryVermouthTobaccoPeachHedioneCoumarin
Base
Teak WoodThailand OudTahitian VanillaLeatherHoneyIndonesian Patchouli LeafWhite MuskCivet
InformationalShared notesCherry, Almond, Smoke and Leather. Durations are only published for La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Absolue, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring41
Summer15
Fall93
Winter100
Day67
Night100
Spring47
Summer18
Fall82
Winter100
Day38
Night100
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#3,839
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews34
Overall rank#41,001
PerfumerAndrea Marcoccia, Walter Maiorano
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerLa Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum AbsolueHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotGuerlain 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 →Choco Sex opens with a thick wave of sweet dark chocolate, syrupy cherry, and bitter caramel. As the initial gourmand blast settles, a boozy heart of whiskey, vermouth, and dry tobacco takes over on skin. The dry-down turns significantly darker, shifting toward smoky teak wood, raw leather, and an animalic touch of ci…
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 Eau de Parfum Absolue or Choco Sex?
Choco Sex takes 3 of 5 categories. La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Absolue is rated 4.22/5 from 324 votes; Choco Sex is rated 3.79/5 from 24 votes. Choose La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Absolue for a cherry and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Choco Sex for a sweet and cherry character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Absolue or Choco Sex?
Choco Sex lasts longest (Choco Sex 83/100, La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Absolue 74/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Absolue or Choco Sex?
Choco Sex projects furthest (Choco Sex 81/100, La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Absolue 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Absolue and Choco Sex smell similar?
Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share cherry and sweet accords. Common notes include Cherry, Almond, Smoke and Leather.
Is La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Absolue or Choco Sex better for summer or winter?
La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Absolue suits evening wear; Choco Sex suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Absolue and Choco Sex?
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. Choco Sex has top notes of Chocolate, Cherry, Cocoa and Caramel, heart notes of Whiskey, Liquor, Black Cherry and Vermouth, a base of Teak Wood, Thailand Oud, Tahitian Vanilla and Leather.
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