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Guerlain · Sold as feminine
Black Perfecto
The quiet hum of a city in transition, where the cool night air meets warm leather seats inside an old car.
Smells likecherry
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Black PerfectoPremium · $100–250
36%Similar accords, often for lessModern Muse Le Rouge Gloss · Estée LauderMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 4 of its 14 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Black Perfecto by La Petite Robe Noire was launched in 2017 and crafted by Thierry Wasser, bringing together the rich heritage of Guerlain with a modern twist. This Oriental Floral fragrance opens with sour cherry and almond, creating a sweet yet tart contrast that immediately captures attention. The heart notes of rose and licorice add depth and complexity, while the base of leather, tonka bean, patchouli, and black musk rounds out the composition with warmth and sensuality.
Apply this fragrance directly to pulse points for maximum warmth and longevity. It blooms beautifully over time, so avoid layering with other scents that might compete with its rich notes.
Fig. 01 — Black Perfecto, Guerlain
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Thierry Wasser
The guardian of GuerlainThierry Wasser is the in-house perfumer at Guerlain — a title that makes him the custodian of one of perfumery's most storied legacies.
“I am not going to betray five generations of the family.”
Thierry Wasser · Wallpaper*, December 2008
Designer Guerlain
More from the house · founded 1828 · France
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The originalBlack PerfectoGuerlain · Premium · $100–250Estée Lauder · 2016Modern Muse Le Rouge GlossShares 4 of its 14 notes$40–100★ 3.94 (895)34%Match
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With Kenzo Totem Yellow
Adds citrus, green and woody; shares rose and leather.
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What people
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 37%, disliked or hated by 15%.