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La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Collector Edition vs Mystery & Excellence

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

Updated 222 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

  • La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Collector Edition

    Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

  • Mystery & Excellence

    Choose it for a sweet and powdery character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Collector Edition5/7
Mystery & Excellence2/7
Ratings & consensus
La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Collector Edition
Community sentiment
Mystery & Excellence
Longevity
La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Collector Edition
Sillage & projection
La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Collector Edition
Value for money
Mystery & Excellence
Versatility
La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Collector Edition
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Collector Edition

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance
La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Collector EditionGuerlain
Mystery & ExcellenceLinn Young
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.91/ 5 · 146 votes
Have 40%Had 24%Want 36%
3.89/ 5 · 76 votes
Have 24%Had 22%Want 55%
Category winnerLa Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Collector EditionRating 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

33%Love
45%Like
4%Ok
16%Dislike
3%Hate

76 votes

Category winnerMystery & ExcellenceMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity78
〰 Sillage62
♥ Love / hate73
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage56
♥ Love / hate72
Category winners

LongevityLa Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Collector Edition

SillageLa Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Collector Edition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value51
¤ Price value82
Category winnerMystery & ExcellenceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
sweet100%
fruity92%
soft spicy84%
almond77%
cherry69%
nutty61%
sweet100%
powdery92%
soft spicy84%
anis77%
vanilla69%
violet61%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both sweet and soft spicy

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
Top
AniseVioletIvyLemonPineappleMahogany
Heart
LicoriceIrisJasmineVetiverAmaryllisLily-of-the-ValleyOrris Root
Base
VanillaTonka BeanAlmondWhite MuskChocolateHeliotropeTobacco
InformationalShared notesAlmond, Licorice, Iris and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Collector Edition, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring55
Summer21
Fall89
Winter100
Day100
Night92
Spring100
Summer46
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerLa Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Collector EditionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex14
Women86
Men0
Unisex13
Women88
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,428

PerfumerThierry Wasser

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#26,446

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerLa Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Collector EditionHigher 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 →

Linn Young Mystery & Excellence opens with an immediate blast of star anise and powdery violet, settled over dark ivy. As it dries down on skin during cold autumn evenings, a syrupy licorice heart mixes with vanilla, tonka bean, and almond. The dark gourmand trail stays sweet, cozy, and distinctly warm for casual wint…

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 Mystery & Excellence?

La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Collector Edition takes 5 of 7 categories. La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Collector Edition is rated 3.91/5 from 146 votes; Mystery & Excellence is rated 3.89/5 from 76 votes. Choose La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Collector Edition for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Mystery & Excellence for a sweet and powdery character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Collector Edition or Mystery & Excellence?

La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Collector Edition lasts longest (La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Collector Edition 78/100, Mystery & Excellence 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Collector Edition or Mystery & Excellence?

La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Collector Edition projects furthest (La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Collector Edition 62/100, Mystery & Excellence 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Collector Edition and Mystery & Excellence smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and soft spicy accords. Common notes include Almond, Licorice, Iris and Tonka Bean.

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

For summer, Mystery & Excellence 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. Based on community season votes.

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

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. Mystery & Excellence has top notes of Anise, Violet, Ivy and Lemon, heart notes of Licorice, Iris, Jasmine and Vetiver, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Almond and White Musk.

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