LemonOpens with
Almond BlossomHeart
PistachioDries down to
Also asEau de Parfum · 2022 →
Thierry WasserThe nose · 253 fragrances · also made L’Homme Idéal Eau de Parfum (2016)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Guerlain · Sold as feminine
La Petite Robe Noire Eau Fraiche
The instant you step into an airy café on a sunny afternoon, where the crisp citrus notes blend with the subtle warmth of vanilla and tonka bean.
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La Petite Robe Noire Eau FraichePremium · $100–250
41%Similar accords, often for lessLa Tentation de Nina · Nina RicciMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 6 of its 9 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
La Petite Robe Noire Eau Fraiche by Guerlain, launched in 2015 and crafted by Thierry Wasser, is a vibrant Floral Green fragrance that embodies freshness and elegance. The composition opens with bright citrus notes of lemon, bergamot, and mandarin orange, which interplay with the soft sweetness of almond blossom and freesia. As it evolves, sour cherry and strawberry add a juicy, playful touch, while Turkish rose and Bulgarian rose bring depth and sophistication. The base notes of vanilla and tonka bean lend warmth and comfort, making this fragrance a perfect balance of freshness and richness.
This fragrance projects well but doesn't overpower. A single spray to your pulse points is enough for daytime wear. Allow it to develop fully over the first hour before reapplying if needed, as the base notes take time to bloom.
Fig. 01 — La Petite Robe Noire Eau Fraiche, 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
The La Petite Robe Noire line
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Designer Guerlain
More from the house · founded 1828 · France
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 25%, disliked or hated by 20%.