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La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Absolue vs Evening Whispers Eau de Parfum

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 351 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Absolue takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Absolue

    Choose it for a cherry and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

  • Evening Whispers Eau de Parfum

    Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Absolue5/7
Evening Whispers Eau de Parfum2/7
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
Evening Whispers Eau de Parfum
Versatility
Evening Whispers Eau de Parfum
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 AbsolueGuerlain
Evening Whispers Eau de ParfumMassimo Dutti
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.22/ 5 · 324 votes
Have 36%Had 5%Want 59%
3.70/ 5 · 27 votes
Have 30%Had 4%Want 65%
Category winnerLa Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum AbsolueRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
53%Love
27%Like
10%Ok
8%Dislike
2%Hate

324 votes

22%Love
44%Like
19%Ok
11%Dislike
4%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerLa Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum AbsolueMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity74
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate80
⏱ Longevity62
〰 Sillage48
♥ Love / hate68
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 it
¤ Price value43
¤ Price value70
Category winnerEvening Whispers Eau de ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
cherry100%
smoky92%
sweet84%
leather77%
almond69%
rose61%
sweet100%
fruity92%
patchouli84%
almond77%
nutty69%
vanilla61%
Scent match39%Some overlap · both sweet and almond

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top30 to 45 minutes
CherryAlmondBergamot
Heart2 to 4 hours
SmokeRoseTeaIris
Base5 to 8 hours
LeatherPatchouliTonka Bean
Top
AlmondRed BerriesBergamotSour Cherry
Heart
TeaPralineRosePeach
Base
PatchouliVanillaTonka BeanIris
InformationalShared notesAlmond, Bergamot, Rose and Tea. 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 season
Spring41
Summer15
Fall93
Winter100
Day67
Night100
Spring100
Summer78
Fall67
Winter56
Day100
Night71
Category winnerEvening Whispers Eau de ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men1
Unisex12
Women87
Men8
Unisex31
Women62
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,839

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews34

Overall rank#52,898

PerfumerAmandine Clerc-Marie

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLa Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum AbsolueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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…

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Massimo Dutti launched Evening Whispers Eau de Parfum in 2024 as a gourmand blend crafted by perfumer Amandine Clerc-Marie. The scent opens with a sharp burst of sour cherry and tart bergamot before settling into sweet almond and crushed red berries. As the initial brightness settles, a warm heart of praline, rose, bl…

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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 Evening Whispers Eau de Parfum?

La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Absolue takes 5 of 7 categories. La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Absolue is rated 4.22/5 from 324 votes; Evening Whispers Eau de Parfum is rated 3.70/5 from 27 votes. 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. Choose Evening Whispers Eau de Parfum for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Absolue or Evening Whispers Eau de Parfum?

La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Absolue lasts longest (La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Absolue 74/100, Evening Whispers Eau de Parfum 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Absolue or Evening Whispers Eau de Parfum?

La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Absolue projects furthest (La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Absolue 63/100, Evening Whispers Eau de Parfum 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Absolue and Evening Whispers Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and almond accords. Common notes include Almond, Bergamot, Rose and Tea.

Is La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Absolue or Evening Whispers Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Evening Whispers Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Absolue is the stronger pick. La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Absolue suits evening wear; Evening Whispers Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Absolue and Evening Whispers Eau de Parfum?

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. Evening Whispers Eau de Parfum has top notes of Almond, Red Berries, Bergamot and Sour Cherry, heart notes of Tea, Praline, Rose and Peach, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Iris.

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