Red BerriesOpens with
AlmondHeart
PatchouliDries down to
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Guerlain · Sold as feminine
La Petite Robe Noire Ma Première Robe 2016
A casual dinner with friends where the tartness of sour cherries and the sweetness of almond blend into a warm, inviting atmosphere.
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41%Similar accords, often for lessTome 1 La Purete for Him · Zadig & VoltaireMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 4 of its 9 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2016 by Guerlain, La Petite Robe Noire Ma Première Robe 2016 is a Floral Fruity fragrance for women crafted by perfumer Thierry Wasser. This composition opens with the bright freshness of red berries and sour cherry, balanced by the zesty notes of bergamot. The heart introduces almond and black rose, adding a layer of sweetness and depth. As it settles, patchouli, licorice, tonka bean, and black tea create a warm, nutty base that is both comforting and alluring.
Apply this fragrance to pulse points for an immediate burst of red berries and sour cherry. The patchouli base takes about an hour to fully bloom, so give it time to develop on your skin before layering with other scents or clothing.
Fig. 01 — La Petite Robe Noire Ma Première Robe 2016, 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
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The originalLa Petite Robe Noire Ma Première Robe 2016Guerlain · Premium · $100–250Zadig & Voltaire · 2012Tome 1 La Purete for HimShares 4 of its 9 notes$40–100★ 4.13 (151)41%Match
Zadig & Voltaire · 2012Tome 1 La Purete For Him CollectorShares 4 of its 9 notes$40–100★ 3.36 (11)
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 38%, disliked or hated by 24%.