La Petite Robe Noire Couture by Guerlain

What stands out most in this Guerlain version is the sweet raspberry with a zesty acidic touch and patchouli. I adore the scent, but I don’t know why it doesn’t last long or project well. I wouldn’t buy it again because my Miss Dior Chérie outshines it; I would go for Miss Dior Absolutely Blooming instead, which is similar but more long-lasting with better projection and a floral character.

I agree with the previous reviews: it’s the sparkiest and most realistic raspberry I’ve ever smelled. It opens super acidic, almost like a solvent or lime juice with wild, unsweetened raspberries. But don’t worry, it softens instantly on the skin to give way to patchouli and a fresh rose, like Black Perfecto. After half an hour, a tonka note emerges, making it creamy and gentle, though it still doesn’t seem sweet. I find it childish. It smells very well, but… why so many nearly identical flankers with the same dry-down? If you already have one, try another. Of all of them, the one most different to my nose is Black Perfecto, a perfect crimson rose. It has good longevity and moderate sillage. I like it, but it doesn’t speak to me; I’d prefer the woody raspberry of Givenchy’s Hot Couture a thousand times over, which surprised me over time. Perhaps it’s because I own other flankers and it offers nothing new. If you like acidic perfumes, I recommend buying blind.

I used to avoid raspberry perfumes because they never managed to capture the true scent of the fruit; they were dark, difficult blends. This version of Guerlain’s LPRN line clearly reflects the scent of field raspberries. I was fortunate to have this fruit in my garden, tasting it early in the morning, and I was distressed not to find a perfume that reflected its true aroma. I grew up with it and I love it. I thank the House for the best raspberry reproduction I know. Today I bought my second bottle out of fear it might not be available again. I own several from the line, but without a doubt, this is the best.

If I were to define it in one word: coquettish. It’s sweet, talcum-powdered, alcoholic; I smell it and it’s almost addictive. It has a playful air, like a rich girl doing exactly what she wants. But I also see an older woman using it. Very good longevity.

I fully agree with LizGlz. I bought this fragrance blind based on the references here and I am hyper satisfied. The scent is very similar to my beloved Miss Dior but with more floral notes. I love how it wears. The sillage and fixation are very good. Edit (13/10/23): I haven’t used it in a long time and tried it again on my skin. It tired and overwhelmed me. I ended up exchanging it (I had two bottles). Now it doesn’t smell like Miss Dior to me. It seems my nose has perfected itself.

Another blind purchase that left me puzzled… well-defined notes, balanced, somewhat mysterious… I still haven’t fully got to know it. I’ll just say I was afraid it would be sweet and I’ve just checked that it isn’t at all… and I like that very much. Needless to say, I’m not stopping receiving compliments.

I bought it yesterday looking for something for autumn and winter that would break my comfort zone, as I usually wear citrus, floral, and fruity scents that don’t give me the will to live. Upon trying it on my wrist, the sugary raspberry teased me a bit at first. As the hours passed, the fragrance warmed up, letting the base notes emerge, but the raspberry remains, more subtle and less sweet. With the arrival of the cold, I hope to experience it better and get used to it, as it is very different from my usual style. What is certain is that it is much more wearable than the other LPRN fragrances. I liked the scent and I love that I applied it at 7 am and by 9 pm it still had a subtle, delicious, and very enveloping aroma.

This is my favourite from the line: I love raspberry scents and this is the most delicious one I have tried. The opening is effervescent; I almost feel the bubbles; it is a natural, cheerful, and fresh raspberry, sweet but balanced by bergamot. Then a delicate rose emerges, adding elegance and sensuality. It is not just another ordinary raspberry; it is youthful yet suitable for any age. Although I usually hate patchouli, here it blends with vetiver and tonka bean in a very wearable woody and green touch. It is a chypre that I finally enjoy. It seems softer than its predecessor, ideal for autumn and winter; in heat I prefer citrus, but in the cold this gives me vitality. Sweet, feminine, fresh and cheerful. Longevity and projection are excellent. I would wear it for any event. The bottle is beautiful, like a black dress or an elegant house. The liquid is lighter and looks edible. Lately, I describe my perfumes as exquisite desserts, savouring them with pleasure. Fortunately, my doctor hasn’t put me on a diet for perfumes; I only taste fruits, nothing fatty.

It is the Cherie of Guerlain, smells the same but with more sweetness. The raspberry does not suit me, but the rose, the chypre, the patchouli, and the vanilla work well. It is feminine and powerful. In general, it is a good scent, without flaws, but it is a matter of taste; to me, it seems simple and does not define me; it lacks that special touch.

For Givenchy: Hot Couture; for Chanel: Coco Mademoiselle; for Dior: Miss Dior Cherie; for Guerlain: La Petite Robe Noire Couture. They are distinct. Here, a fruit returns, the raspberry, with patchouli, vetiver, vanilla, and a bit of moss or wood. It is another beautiful fragrance, feminine, elegant, and lovely, ideal for young but sophisticated women. It is well balanced, lighter and easier to wear than the previous ones. If the original smells like menthol cherry, this is like raspberry-strawberry gummies. It smells rich and I love it. PS: Others say it reminds them of Coco Mademoiselle, but to me it is more like Hot Couture, only that this is a bit more acidic, light, and sweet, without the smoky touch.

It has a perfect balance between woody, floral, and fruity notes. It is much more elegant than its predecessor, which looked a bit childish and lacking class. Thierry Wasser managed to create an ‘olfactory’ black dress for almost any age or occasion. It is ambivalent: it has the innocent femininity of the raspberry without being vulgar, oscillating between joviality and elegance for strong spirits. It is sensual and fresh, a good fruity-chypre that shows Wasser’s passion for the ‘Mitsouko’ style. It lasts a long time, has medium sillage, and serves for any moment.

I love it; I think it’s my favourite among all the ‘Le Petite Robe Noir’ versions, at least it’s the most usable for daily wear. They all share a certain note I haven’t identified yet, but they all carry rose and patchouli; to my nose, it’s something similar to licorice, and I love it.