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Latte e Mandorla vs La Petite Robe Noire

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

Updated 11,595 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

La Petite Robe Noire takes 6 of 8 categories.

  • Latte e Mandorla

    Choose it for a almond and patchouli character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • La Petite Robe Noire

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

Latte e Mandorla1/8
La Petite Robe Noire6/8
Ratings & consensus
La Petite Robe Noire
Community sentiment
La Petite Robe Noire
Longevity
La Petite Robe Noire
Sillage & projection
La Petite Robe Noire
Value for money
Tie
Versatility
Latte e Mandorla
Note pyramid (duration)
La Petite Robe Noire
Fragranxe ranking
La Petite Robe Noire

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Latte e MandorlaProfumo di Firenze
La Petite Robe NoireGuerlain
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.17/ 5 · 143 votes
Have 25%Had 13%Want 62%
3.66/ 5 · 11,452 votes
Have 46%Had 28%Want 26%
Category winnerLa Petite Robe NoireRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
22%Love
19%Like
19%Ok
33%Dislike
7%Hate

143 votes

28%Love
38%Like
6%Ok
26%Dislike
1%Hate

11,452 votes

Category winnerLa Petite Robe NoireMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity56
〰 Sillage47
♥ Love / hate54
⏱ Longevity69
〰 Sillage61
♥ Love / hate67
Category winners

LongevityLa Petite Robe Noire

SillageLa Petite Robe Noire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value48
¤ Price value48
Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
almond100%
patchouli92%
lactonic84%
musky77%
rose69%
sweet61%
sweet100%
cherry91%
fruity83%
almond74%
nutty65%
soft spicy56%
Scent match31%Clearly different · both almond and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top1 to 2 hours
AlmondMilk
Heart2 to 3 hours
RoseAnise
Base3 to 6 hours
PatchouliMusk
Top15 to 30 minutes
Sour CherryAlmondRed BerriesBergamot
Heart2 to 4 hours
LicoriceRoseTeaTaif Rose
Base4 to 8 hours
VanillaAniseTonka BeanPatchouliIris
Category winnerLa Petite Robe NoireLongest dry-down: 4 to 8 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring68
Summer56
Fall100
Winter65
Day100
Night40
Spring51
Summer27
Fall96
Winter100
Day86
Night100
Category winnerLatte e MandorlaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men2
Unisex46
Women52
Men1
Unisex4
Women95
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,064

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#4,892

PerfumerThierry Wasser

Launched2009

Reviews208

Category winnerLa Petite Robe NoireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Latte e Mandorla by Profumo di Firenze offers an unconventional twist on milky almond scents. Rather than serving a sugary dessert, it opens with a distinct splash of cold milk paired with bitter almond. As the opening settles, an unexpected combination of herbal anise and soft rose emerges, introducing a floral and l…

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La Petite Robe Noire by Guerlain is a sweet fruity fragrance built around sour cherry, nutty almond, and dark licorice. The opening brings an energetic burst of red berries and bergamot before transitioning into a floral heart of rose, Taif rose, and smoky black tea. As the scent settles, warm vanilla, anise, tonka be…

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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, Latte e Mandorla or La Petite Robe Noire?

La Petite Robe Noire takes 6 of 8 categories. Latte e Mandorla is rated 3.17/5 from 143 votes; La Petite Robe Noire is rated 3.66/5 from 11,452 votes. Choose Latte e Mandorla for a almond and patchouli character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose La Petite Robe Noire for a sweet and cherry character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Latte e Mandorla or La Petite Robe Noire?

La Petite Robe Noire lasts longest (La Petite Robe Noire 69/100, Latte e Mandorla 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Latte e Mandorla or La Petite Robe Noire?

La Petite Robe Noire projects furthest (La Petite Robe Noire 61/100, Latte e Mandorla 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Latte e Mandorla and La Petite Robe Noire smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share almond and sweet accords. Common notes include Almond, Rose, Anise and Patchouli.

Is Latte e Mandorla or La Petite Robe Noire better for summer or winter?

For summer, Latte e Mandorla is the stronger pick. For winter, La Petite Robe Noire is the stronger pick. Latte e Mandorla suits daytime wear; La Petite Robe Noire suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Latte e Mandorla and La Petite Robe Noire?

Latte e Mandorla has top notes of Almond and Milk, heart notes of Rose and Anise, a base of Patchouli and Musk. La Petite Robe Noire has top notes of Sour Cherry, Almond, Red Berries and Bergamot, heart notes of Licorice, Rose, Tea and Taif Rose, a base of Vanilla, Anise, Tonka Bean and Patchouli.

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