LicoriceOpens with
CherryHeart
VanillaDries down to
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Guerlain · Sold as feminine
La Petite Robe Noire L'Extrait
A lazy Sunday afternoon spent lounging in a sunlit room, where the scent of fresh fruit mingles with powdery florals and warm vanilla.
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47%Similar accords, often for lessLolita Lempicka Le Parfum 2023 · Lolita LempickaMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 6 of its 10 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
La Petite Robe Noire L'Extrait by Guerlain was launched in 2012 and is a Floral Fruity Gourmand fragrance for women, crafted by perfumer Thierry Wasser. The composition opens with bright cherry and licorice notes that create an initial burst of sweetness and fruitiness. As it settles, the scent reveals a heart of almond and violet, adding depth and nuance to the overall bouquet. It concludes with a warm base of vanilla, patchouli, and musk, grounding the fragrance with a touch of gourmand warmth.
Apply this fragrance to pulse points and let it develop over time. The cherry and licorice notes are bright but fleeting, so layering it with the musky base notes can enhance its longevity. It’s best suited for daytime or early evening wear.
Fig. 01 — La Petite Robe Noire L'Extrait, 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
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 42%, disliked or hated by 20%.