La Petite Robe Noire
GuerlainEau de Parfum2012
Side by side
La Petite Robe Noire vs. Parisienne L'Essentiel
Is La Petite Robe Noire better than Parisienne L'Essentiel?
Parisienne L'Essentiel rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
RoseTonka BeanMuskIris
sweetfruityrose
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between La Petite Robe Noire and Parisienne L'Essentiel?
| La Petite Robe Noire | Parisienne L'Essentiel | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | — |
| Launched | 2012 | 2011 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Thierry Wasser | — |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do La Petite Robe Noire and Parisienne L'Essentiel smell?
La Petite Robe Noire
Sweet
Cherry
Fruity
Almond
Nutty
Soft Spicy
Vanilla
Rose
Parisienne L'Essentiel
Musky
Fruity
Rose
Sweet
White Floral
Powdery
Violet
Vinyl
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do La Petite Robe Noire and Parisienne L'Essentiel share?
Top
Sour CherryLemonAlmondRed BerriesBergamot
BlackberryVinyl
Heart
LicoriceCherryRoseTea
IrisJasmineRose
Base
VanillaStar AniseAniseTonka BeanAmberMuskPatchouliIris
LeatherMuskTonka Bean
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
RoseIris
IrisJasmineRose
Fruity Notes
Sour CherryCherryRed Berries
Blackberry
Oriental Notes
VanillaTonka Bean
Tonka Bean
Musk
Musk
Musk
Where they fit
When and where do La Petite Robe Noire and Parisienne L'Essentiel work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, La Petite Robe Noire or Parisienne L'Essentiel?
| La Petite Robe Noire | Parisienne L'Essentiel | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about La Petite Robe Noire and Parisienne L'Essentiel?
The cherry-almond opening is unapologetically sweet, but the rose-tea heart keeps it from tipping into childish. It's the little black dress of perfumes, simple concept, endless occasions.La Petite Robe Noire
The vinyl note divides people, some find it jarring, others find it brilliant. But that's exactly the point. Parisienne L'Essentiel isn't trying to please everyone.Parisienne L'Essentiel
The hunt
Where to buy La Petite Robe Noire and Parisienne L'Essentiel
| La Petite Robe Noire | Parisienne L'Essentiel | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | $25.95fragranceshop | — |
| 50ml | $46.89fragrancenet | — |
| 3.4 oz | $44.95fragranceshop | — |
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