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La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Absolue vs Perpetual

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

Updated 490 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Absolue takes 6 of 8 categories.

  • La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Absolue

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

  • Perpetual

    Choose it for a sweet and almond character. Wins on community sentiment and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, day or night wear.

La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Absolue6/8
Perpetual2/8
Ratings & consensus
La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Absolue
Community sentiment
Perpetual
Longevity
La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Absolue
Sillage & projection
La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Absolue
Value for money
La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Absolue
Versatility
La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Absolue
Note pyramid (duration)
Perpetual
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
PerpetualMoresque
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.22/ 5 · 324 votes
Have 36%Had 5%Want 59%
4.11/ 5 · 166 votes
Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%
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

43%Love
38%Like
11%Ok
4%Dislike
4%Hate

166 votes

Category winnerPerpetualMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity74
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate80
⏱ Longevity69
〰 Sillage57
♥ Love / hate78
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 value38
Category winnerLa Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum AbsolueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
cherry100%
smoky92%
sweet84%
leather77%
almond69%
rose61%
sweet100%
almond92%
cherry84%
vanilla77%
nutty69%
fruity61%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both cherry, 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
Top15-30 mins
CherryAlmondGingerOrange
Heart2-4 hrs
IrisRosePatchouliJasmine
Base6-8+ hrs
Brown sugarVanillaTonka BeanAmberSandalwood
Category winnerPerpetualLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring41
Summer15
Fall93
Winter100
Day67
Night100
Spring84
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day93
Night100
Category winnerLa Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum AbsolueMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men1
Unisex12
Women87
Men0
Unisex25
Women75
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,839

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews34

Overall rank#12,255

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

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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Perpetual by Moresque delivers an immediate burst of juicy black cherry and sweet crushed almonds, cut through with fresh grated ginger and a splash of bright orange. As the opening settles, the fragrance shifts into a smooth, bakery-fresh blend of brown sugar, warm vanilla, and creamy tonka bean, backed by a soft hin…

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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 Perpetual?

La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Absolue takes 6 of 8 categories. La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Absolue is rated 4.22/5 from 324 votes; Perpetual is rated 4.11/5 from 166 votes. Choose La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Absolue for a cherry and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Perpetual for a sweet and almond character. Wins on community sentiment and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, day or night wear.

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

La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Absolue lasts longest (La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Absolue 74/100, Perpetual 69/100), based on community performance votes.

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

La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Absolue projects furthest (La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Absolue 63/100, Perpetual 57/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share cherry, sweet and almond accords. Common notes include Cherry, Almond, Rose and Iris.

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

For summer, La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Absolue 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; Perpetual suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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. Perpetual has top notes of Cherry, Almond, Ginger and Orange, heart notes of Iris, Rose, Patchouli and Jasmine, a base of Brown sugar, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Amber.

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