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La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Absolue vs La Petite Robe Noire 5th Anniversary Edition

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

Updated 333 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

La Petite Robe Noire 5th Anniversary Edition takes 2 of 4 categories.

  • La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Absolue

    Choose it for a cherry and smoky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

  • La Petite Robe Noire 5th Anniversary Edition

    Choose it for a sweet and rose character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear.

La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Absolue1/4
La Petite Robe Noire 5th Anniversary Edition2/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
La Petite Robe Noire 5th Anniversary Edition
Sillage & projection
La Petite Robe Noire 5th Anniversary Edition
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Tie
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
La Petite Robe Noire 5th Anniversary EditionGuerlain
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.22/ 5 · 324 votes
Have 36%Had 5%Want 59%
3.44/ 5 · 9 votes
Have 4%Had 0%Want 96%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

44%Love
0%Like
11%Ok
44%Dislike
0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity74
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate80
⏱ Longevity90
〰 Sillage78
♥ Love / hate61
Category winners

LongevityLa Petite Robe Noire 5th Anniversary Edition

SillageLa Petite Robe Noire 5th Anniversary Edition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value43
¤ Price valueN/A
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
cherry100%
smoky92%
sweet84%
leather77%
almond69%
rose61%
sweet100%
rose92%
fruity84%
vanilla77%
soft spicy69%
almond61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both sweet, rose 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
Top30 to 45 minutes
Sour CherryRed BerriesAlmondBergamot
Heart2 to 3 hours
RoseTeaLicoriceTaif Rose
Base6 to 8 hours
Tonka BeanPatchouliIrisVanillaAnise
Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring41
Summer15
Fall93
Winter100
Day67
Night100
Spring0
Summer20
Fall60
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men1
Unisex12
Women87

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,839

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews34

Overall rank#63,170

PerfumerThierry Wasser

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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La Petite Robe Noire 5th Anniversary Edition by Guerlain delivers a dark, confectionary profile centered on rich fruit and deep floral tones. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of sour cherry, tart red berries, and bitter almond, lifted briefly by bergamot. As the opening settles, a dense core of rose and Taif ros…

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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 La Petite Robe Noire 5th Anniversary Edition?

La Petite Robe Noire 5th Anniversary Edition takes 2 of 4 categories. La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Absolue is rated 4.22/5 from 324 votes; La Petite Robe Noire 5th Anniversary Edition is rated 3.44/5 from 9 votes. Choose La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Absolue for a cherry and smoky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose La Petite Robe Noire 5th Anniversary Edition for a sweet and rose character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Absolue or La Petite Robe Noire 5th Anniversary Edition?

La Petite Robe Noire 5th Anniversary Edition lasts longest (La Petite Robe Noire 5th Anniversary Edition 90/100, 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 La Petite Robe Noire 5th Anniversary Edition?

La Petite Robe Noire 5th Anniversary Edition projects furthest (La Petite Robe Noire 5th Anniversary Edition 78/100, 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 La Petite Robe Noire 5th Anniversary Edition smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, rose and almond accords. Common notes include Almond, Bergamot, Rose and Tea.

Is La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Absolue or La Petite Robe Noire 5th Anniversary Edition better for summer or winter?

La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Absolue suits evening wear; La Petite Robe Noire 5th Anniversary Edition suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Absolue and La Petite Robe Noire 5th Anniversary Edition?

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. La Petite Robe Noire 5th Anniversary Edition has top notes of Sour Cherry, Red Berries, Almond and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Tea, Licorice and Taif Rose, a base of Tonka Bean, Patchouli, Iris and Vanilla.

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