La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Intense by Guerlain

I’m surprised I haven’t left a review for this perfume yet… well, here it is from my Excel perfume log (yes, I do have an Excel spreadsheet for perfumes). I adore it; it features well-balanced red berries with a good mix of acidity and sweetness that don’t smell overly artificial. The perfume is long-lasting, has personality (despite being the most wearable in my collection), and I see it as versatile even though people say it’s for winter, which I understand as it can be too sweet for some. Compared to the Black Perfecto, they are two sides of the same coin: they share the same base (red berries) but have different vibes. The Black Perfecto is rebellious, bitter, rare, and even annoying; in contrast, LPRB Intense is modest, sweet, and a hit with everyone. For me, both are wonderful, and I see it as justified to own both in my collection.

I love the scent; it has that duality between delicate and intense. They say it has good sillage and longevity, but on my skin it’s the exact opposite 😭. To be honest, it doesn’t last me 20 minutes.

I absolutely love this perfume; it’s exquisite. Some might say it suits day or night, but I feel it works for both, though it’s better for evening. The notes I detect most are cotton candy with blackberries, giving a fruity cotton candy sensation, and vanilla, which I barely notice but adds sweetness. There’s also patchouli, but luckily the vanilla and cotton candy notes ‘cover’ it so it’s not overpowering. I’d say the longevity is moderate-to-good, but the sillage is moderate for me.

It highlights the fruity and sweet cotton candy aspect, then becomes more floral. At first, I loved it, but wearing it, I feel it doesn’t suit me; I feel it very strongly and it’s a bit tiring. That said, it could be a good option for winter. The longevity is very good.

It was a blind purchase looking for something similar to the Couture, my favourite, because I love raspberries. But this version hasn’t pleased me. It feels unisex, blueberries predominate, and the raspberry opening isn’t noticeable like in the Couture. I’ll keep it to give it a second chance later.

It’s a very feminine and elegant perfume; the quality is noticeable. It’s blackberries, raspberries, roses, jasmine, and a ripe cotton candy. The patchouli is very present (although I don’t feel it’s bitter). I think it’s a mature and seductive perfume, unfortunately not my style. It has moderate to high sillage and lasts 9 hours on my skin, so it’s worth it. It seems I always get a sample, but I feel it’s too mature for me, so I wouldn’t buy it. It’s a very delicious perfume and I think most women would like it, so I recommend trying it (especially if you like perfumes like La Nuit Tresor, although they aren’t similar).

I had never liked anything from the Le Petit Robe Noire line, but this caught me by surprise. It is 98% similar to Miss Dior Absolutely Blooming; if you have one, the other is unnecessary because you will literally confuse them. On my skin, the berry notes dominate, especially the raspberry, along with rose, cotton candy, and musk. It is sweet but not over the top, fruity, with a floral touch and quite talc-like. The truth is, I hardly see a difference from the Dior one; if I didn’t own the Absolutely Blooming, I would say it’s the same perfume in a different bottle. If you don’t own either, buy whichever lasts longer. I hope my opinion helps you 🙂

It’s highly addictive. It smells of raspberry and sugared blueberries without being cloying, though it is dense, with an amber base, elegant and very well-defined for evening wear. The base notes are very balanced. It captivated me and its performance is excellent, lasting up to 10 hours on skin. Among the Petit Robe Noire fragrances, this is the best executed to my taste. I’ll soon be getting a 100 ml bottle. It’s appreciated that they removed the licorice note from the EDP.

What a rich scent bomb! I tried it recently in Paris; it’s powerful and sweet yet sensual. I don’t own any LPRN, but I definitely plan to buy this one.