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La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Absolue
The crisp elegance of a modern office, where the blend of cherry and rose mingles with leather notes to create an air of understated sophistication.
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La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum AbsoluePremium · $100–250
36%Similar accords, often for lessCoach Dreams Moonlight · CoachMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 4 of its 5 notes8 matches →How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2023 by Guerlain, La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Absolue is a composition that balances sweet and smoky notes with a rich woody base. Perfumers Thierry Wasser and Delphine Jelk have crafted a scent that opens with cherry and almond, leading to a heart of rose and iris before settling into a warm leather and patchouli base. This fragrance embodies the brand's tradition of using luxurious materials while also pushing the boundaries of traditional accords.
Apply this fragrance lightly for a more nuanced experience — the smoky and sweet top notes are fleeting but impactful. Allow it time to evolve on your skin; the rich woody base will emerge after about an hour, providing a lasting warmth.
Fig. 01 — La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Absolue, 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
Co-created with Delphine Jelk
The La Petite Robe Noire line
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Designer Guerlain
More from the house · founded 1828 · France
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The originalLa Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum AbsolueGuerlain · Premium · $100–250Coach · 2024Coach Dreams MoonlightShares 4 of its 5 notes$40–100★ 3.73 (391)38%Match
Zara · 2015Zara LVIII The Limited CollectionShares 4 of its 7 notesunder $40★ 3.88 (43)
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What people
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 48%, disliked or hated by 11%.