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La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Collector Edition vs La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Absolue

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

Updated 470 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Absolue takes 4 of 8 categories.

  • La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Collector Edition

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

  • La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Absolue

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

La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Collector Edition3/8
La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Absolue4/8
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 Collector Edition
Sillage & projection
La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Absolue
Value for money
La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Collector Edition
Versatility
La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Collector Edition
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 Collector EditionGuerlain
La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum AbsolueGuerlain
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.91/ 5 · 146 votes
Have 40%Had 24%Want 36%
4.22/ 5 · 324 votes
Have 36%Had 5%Want 59%
Category winnerLa Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum AbsolueRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
36%Love
40%Like
2%Ok
21%Dislike
1%Hate

146 votes

53%Love
27%Like
10%Ok
8%Dislike
2%Hate

324 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity78
〰 Sillage62
♥ Love / hate73
⏱ Longevity74
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate80
Category winners

LongevityLa Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Collector Edition

SillageLa Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Absolue

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value51
¤ Price value43
Category winnerLa Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Collector EditionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
sweet100%
fruity92%
soft spicy84%
almond77%
cherry69%
nutty61%
cherry100%
smoky92%
sweet84%
leather77%
almond69%
rose61%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both sweet, cherry and almond

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top30 to 45 minutes
Red BerriesSour CherryAlmondBergamot
Heart2 to 4 hours
LicoriceRoseTaif RoseTea
Base6 to 8 hours
IrisPatchouliTonka BeanAniseVanilla
Top30 to 45 minutes
CherryAlmondBergamot
Heart2 to 4 hours
SmokeRoseTeaIris
Base5 to 8 hours
LeatherPatchouliTonka Bean
Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring55
Summer21
Fall89
Winter100
Day100
Night92
Spring41
Summer15
Fall93
Winter100
Day67
Night100
Category winnerLa Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Collector EditionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex14
Women86
Men1
Unisex12
Women87
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,428

PerfumerThierry Wasser

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#3,839

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews34

Category winnerLa Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum AbsolueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Collector Edition delivers a rich contrast of dark fruit and powdery sweetness. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of sour cherry, tart red berries, and bitter almond, lifted by a touch of fresh bergamot. As it settles, smoky black tea and soft rose mingle with deep licorice and …

Reviews →

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…

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 Collector Edition or La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Absolue?

La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Absolue takes 4 of 8 categories. La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Collector Edition is rated 3.91/5 from 146 votes; La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Absolue is rated 4.22/5 from 324 votes. Choose La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Collector Edition for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Absolue for a cherry and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

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

La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Collector Edition lasts longest (La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Collector Edition 78/100, 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 Collector Edition or La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Absolue?

Projection is very close: La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Absolue 63/100, La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Collector Edition 62/100 for sillage.

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

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, cherry and almond accords. Common notes include Almond, Bergamot, Rose and Tea.

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

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

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

La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Collector Edition has top notes of Red Berries, Sour Cherry, Almond and Bergamot, heart notes of Licorice, Rose, Taif Rose and Tea, a base of Iris, Patchouli, Tonka Bean and Anise. 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.

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