The smell in short
The first thing you smell is sour cherry and mandarin orange. The heart brings almond and violet. On the skin it settles into tonka bean and black tea. Overall it smells sweet and almond.
- Came out
- 2019
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
La Petite Robe Noire Ma Robe Velours notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
About Guerlain La Petite Robe Noire Ma Robe Velours EDP
Guerlain is the house behind La Petite Robe Noire Ma Robe Velours EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
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Which weather suits La Petite Robe Noire Ma Robe Velours
The best time of year to wear it is spring. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: spring, summer, fall and winter. If you need something for winter, Guerlain La Petite Robe Noire Black Perfecto is a better fit.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €126. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Serge Lutens Datura Noir.
La Petite Robe Noire Ma Robe Velours for work or evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its citrus side keeps it clean and easy.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is sweet (100%), followed by almond and citrus. You will probably like it if you enjoy sweet and almond smells and notes like almond and tonka bean. Less obvious notes include bergamot, rose and patchouli. Perfume fans rate it 4.10 out of 5.
Longevity on skin
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. Guerlain La Petite Robe Noire Black Perfecto and Guerlain Oud Nude unisex last longer, if that matters to you. If you want more hours, Guerlain La Petite Robe Noire L'Extrait lasts about 6 to 9 hours. Base notes like tonka bean and black tea are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Other versions
There are 2 other versions of this perfume, released in 2012.
La Petite Robe Noire Ma Robe Velours dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Guerlain La Petite Robe Noire Black Perfecto (6 shared notes), Serge Lutens Datura Noir (5 shared notes), Guerlain La Petite Robe Noire Ma Robe Plissee (6 shared notes) and Guerlain Oud Nude unisex (5 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Guerlain La Petite Robe Noire Black Perfecto starts from €74.
Questions people ask
Does La Petite Robe Noire Ma Robe Velours project well?
Strong. People around you will notice it.
Can men wear La Petite Robe Noire Ma Robe Velours?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2019.
What is the difference between La Petite Robe Noire Ma Robe Velours EDP and La Petite Robe Noire?
The other one is the Eau de Toilette and lasts about 3 to 6 hours.