Parisienne L'Essentiel
Yves Saint Laurent2011
Side by side
Parisienne L'Essentiel vs. La Petite Robe Noire
Parisienne L'Essentiel rates higher with the community.
The essentials
At a glance
| Parisienne L'Essentiel | La Petite Robe Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2011 | 2012 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | — | Thierry Wasser |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Parisienne L'Essentiel
Musky
Fruity
Rose
Sweet
White Floral
Powdery
Violet
Vinyl
La Petite Robe Noire
Sweet
Cherry
Fruity
Almond
Nutty
Soft Spicy
Vanilla
Rose
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
BlackberryVinyl
Sour CherryLemonAlmondRed BerriesBergamot
Heart
IrisJasmineRose
LicoriceCherryRoseTea
Base
LeatherMuskTonka Bean
VanillaStar AniseAniseTonka BeanAmberMuskPatchouliIris
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Parisienne L'Essentiel | La Petite Robe Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
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 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 hunt
Best price, size by size
| Parisienne L'Essentiel | La Petite Robe Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | — | $25.95fragranceshop |
| 1.6 oz | — | $117.00ecosmetics |
| 3.4 oz | — | $44.95fragranceshop |
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