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La Petite Robe Noire Eau Fraiche vs Rose Arabia Almond

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

Updated 3,100 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rose Arabia Almond takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • La Petite Robe Noire Eau Fraiche

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

  • Rose Arabia Almond

    Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

La Petite Robe Noire Eau Fraiche2/7
Rose Arabia Almond5/7
Ratings & consensus
Rose Arabia Almond
Community sentiment
Rose Arabia Almond
Longevity
Rose Arabia Almond
Sillage & projection
Rose Arabia Almond
Value for money
La Petite Robe Noire Eau Fraiche
Versatility
La Petite Robe Noire Eau Fraiche
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Rose Arabia Almond

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
La Petite Robe Noire Eau FraicheGuerlain
Rose Arabia AlmondWIDIAN
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.79/ 5 · 2,726 votes
Have 49%Had 29%Want 22%
4.12/ 5 · 374 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
Category winnerRose Arabia AlmondRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
25%Love
49%Like
5%Ok
20%Dislike
0%Hate

2,726 votes

43%Love
37%Like
10%Ok
7%Dislike
2%Hate

374 votes

Category winnerRose Arabia AlmondMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage55
♥ Love / hate70
⏱ Longevity67
〰 Sillage59
♥ Love / hate78
Category winners

LongevityRose Arabia Almond

SillageRose Arabia Almond

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value51
¤ Price value42
Category winnerLa Petite Robe Noire Eau FraicheBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
sweet100%
fruity92%
citrus84%
floral77%
almond69%
nutty61%
sweet100%
fruity92%
white floral84%
vanilla77%
tuberose69%
powdery61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both sweet and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top30 to 45 minutes
LemonBergamotMandarin OrangeOrange Blossom
Heart2 to 3 hours
Almond BlossomSour CherryFreesiaStrawberryRaspberryPeachTurkish RoseBulgarian Rose
Base3 to 5 hours
PistachioAlmondVanillaTonka BeanPatchouliWhite Musk
Top
AlmondPlumPeachRaspberryCoconutPink PepperMandarin Orange
Heart
TuberoseOrchidHoneysuckleOrange BlossomViolet
Base
PralineVanillaSiam BenzoinMuskAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Patchouli
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Orange Blossom, Raspberry and Peach. Durations are only published for La Petite Robe Noire Eau Fraiche, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer71
Fall34
Winter14
Day100
Night16
Spring82
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerLa Petite Robe Noire Eau FraicheMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men1
Unisex10
Women89
Men2
Unisex10
Women88
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,989

PerfumerThierry Wasser

Launched—

Reviews180

Overall rank#5,019

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews36

Category winnerRose Arabia AlmondHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

La Petite Robe Noire Eau Fraiche by Guerlain presents a bright, garden-fresh spin on the house's signature sweet cherry profile. The scent opens with a sharp burst of lemon, bergamot, and sunny mandarin orange, softened immediately by a delicate breeze of orange blossom. As the initial citrus sparkle settles, a cheerf…

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Rose Arabia Almond opens like sweet marzipan and syrupy fruit, then quickly shifts toward orchid, tuberose and vanilla. On many wearers, the almond becomes softer than the name suggests. It suits anyone who enjoys creamy gourmand florals with a powdery finish. Sample first if heavy white florals, strong sweetness, or…

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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 Fraiche or Rose Arabia Almond?

Rose Arabia Almond takes 5 of 7 categories. La Petite Robe Noire Eau Fraiche is rated 3.79/5 from 2,726 votes; Rose Arabia Almond is rated 4.12/5 from 374 votes. Choose La Petite Robe Noire Eau Fraiche for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Rose Arabia Almond for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, La Petite Robe Noire Eau Fraiche or Rose Arabia Almond?

Rose Arabia Almond lasts longest (Rose Arabia Almond 67/100, La Petite Robe Noire Eau Fraiche 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, La Petite Robe Noire Eau Fraiche or Rose Arabia Almond?

Rose Arabia Almond projects furthest (Rose Arabia Almond 59/100, La Petite Robe Noire Eau Fraiche 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do La Petite Robe Noire Eau Fraiche and Rose Arabia Almond smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Orange Blossom, Raspberry and Peach.

Is La Petite Robe Noire Eau Fraiche or Rose Arabia Almond better for summer or winter?

For summer, La Petite Robe Noire Eau Fraiche is the stronger pick. For winter, Rose Arabia Almond is the stronger pick. La Petite Robe Noire Eau Fraiche suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in La Petite Robe Noire Eau Fraiche and Rose Arabia Almond?

La Petite Robe Noire Eau Fraiche has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Almond Blossom, Sour Cherry, Freesia and Strawberry, a base of Pistachio, Almond, Vanilla and Tonka Bean. Rose Arabia Almond has top notes of Almond, Plum, Peach and Raspberry, heart notes of Tuberose, Orchid, Honeysuckle and Orange Blossom, a base of Praline, Vanilla, Siam Benzoin and Musk.

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