La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Collector Edition

It smells like rich sour cherry and bitter almond layered over dark licorice, smoky tea, and powdery patchouli. The fragrance opens with a vibrant burst of red berries and bergamot before settling into floral rose and anise. The base finishes with smooth vanilla, tonka bean, and earthy iris, creating an aroma often likened to sweet cherry candy and refined almond soap.

Community performance votes place its longevity predominantly between 7 and 12 hours. Out of 49 total voters, 20 rate it as long lasting (7 to 12 hours) and 12 describe it as eternal (over 12 hours), while 17 get moderate wear of 3 to 6 hours. Dense base notes like patchouli, tonka bean, and vanilla help preserve the scent on skin.

Yes, it projects with moderate to strong sillage during the first several hours. Sillage voting shows 32 wearers rating it moderate and 24 rating it strong, with 11 calling it enormous and only 9 describing it as intimate. The fragrance creates an easily noticeable scent trail at arm's length before softening into an intimate dry-down.

It performs best during autumn and winter when cold temperatures balance its rich sweetness. Community voters gave it 100 votes for winter and 89 for fall, compared to only 21 votes for summer. The heavy presence of tonka bean, vanilla, licorice, and patchouli provides the depth and warmth needed to carry through freezing weather.

Yes, it works well during the day, though community voting shows it is equally favored for night wear. With 97 day votes and 89 night votes, wearers enjoy its bold profile across both time frames. However, because of its potent cherry, licorice, and patchouli notes, a lighter spray application is recommended for daytime indoor environments.

It is marketed as a fragrance for women, and community voting heavily reflects a feminine lean. Gender appeal votes show 12 wearers categorizing it as feminine and two viewing it as unisex. Anyone who enjoys deep, spiced cherry accords with an earthy patchouli dry-down can wear it, but traditional sweeter aesthetics define its design.

No, this fragrance is not considered a safe blind buy due to its intense licorice and patchouli notes. While 112 voters rate it with love or like, 30 voters actively dislike it. User reviews specifically warn that the bold cherry, almond, and licorice combination can feel medicinal or overwhelming if you dislike herbal spices.

The Collector Edition contains the classic Eau de Parfum formula housed in a special limited edition bottle. Released in 2013, the flacon features exclusive artwork by designer duo Kuntzel and Deygas illustrating a Parisian figure sneaking home in stilettos. Thierry Wasser composed both versions using identical notes of sour cherry, licorice, almond, and patchouli.

The closest match is the standard La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum, which shares the identical composition. For a brighter, fresher alternative, the Eau de Toilette flanker dials back the patchouli and emphasizes rose and citrus. Outside Guerlain, Lolita Lempicka Eau de Parfum shares a similar dark licorice and sweet gourmand spine.

Apply two to three sprays to pulse points such as the wrists, neck, or collarbone for balanced sillage. Because 24 voters rate projection as strong and 11 rate it enormous, overspraying can make the licorice and patchouli opening feel suffocating. Moderate application allows the delicate dry-down of vanilla and almond soap to emerge gracefully.