La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Toilette by Guerlain

If it’s the EDT, it lasts and projects a lot on my skin; it surely depends on pH and the brand. La Petite Robe Noire is one of my favourites; that floral-fruity family makes me feel like I’m wearing real sour cherry (zero synthetic), rose, blackcurrant and musk. If you love cherry perfumes, this is a must-have. I wear it during the day in spring and summer, though I’ve worn it at night in winter. I’ve just read it’s one of the house’s best-sellers and I confirm I’d buy it again. If it sounds spectacular as an EDT, I can imagine the EDP. The bottle is super pretty, tender yet elegant.

Beautiful and lovely. Guerlain always creates elegant and feminine fragrances, and this is no exception. La Petite Robe Noire EDT is gorgeous. What stands out most is the sour cherry (almost like syrup), apple, blackcurrant, musk and patchouli. The scent is linear on my skin, not changing much from start to finish; the opening is fresh but soon turns into a floral-fruity musky and patchouly dry-down. Longevity and sillage are moderate, which is fair for an EDT. Many like it for spring, but to me it doesn’t seem fresh enough; I think it shines more in temperate climates or autumn. It’s versatile, suitable for both formal and informal occasions.

Cherry with rose, not as sweet as I expected, but still cloying, though just on the edge of tolerable. The Parfum version is unbearable.

Definitely the friendliest version of La Petite Robe Noire. I’ve already said the original is very strong and invasive; some even consider it masculine due to the licorice and anise notes, which this Eau de Toilette lacks and replaces with apple and orange blossom. For me, it’s a success: it opens super fresh, green and fruity, smelling clean and clear. I love that green apple and green note accord, slightly bitter, like the foliage of an apple tree on a spring morning. Then comes the classic profile: sour cherry and sweet vanilla, which give it weight. The dry-down is similar to the original perfume, ambered with a touch of patchouli. As an EDT, it lacks the persistence of the original; it’s a splash with sillage but little longevity, about 6 hours. It’s very pleasant to the nose. The original is so strong it causes anosmia and terror to anyone who gets close, and I ended up not smelling it on my skin at all. But with this EDT, I’ve smelled it all day. If you’re thinking of buying something from the line, I recommend starting here. It has all the interesting aspects of these perfumes but in a more relaxed and enjoyable way. Plus, it’s much more affordable. I genuinely believe it’s perfect and the best option in the entire line.

I owned Black Perfecto and it’s almost the same, just with less fruit and rose, and without leather. In the case of leather, I’m grateful it’s missing because that one was very aggressive and dusty, but I do miss the fruit and rose. I sense it has licorice or vetiver even though it’s not advertised, and that tires me out too much.

I bought it by mistake online and it came out so cheap I decided to keep it; I didn’t know it and when I smelled it, it reminded me of a perfume I own, Tom Ford’s Lost Cherry. Do they resemble each other? No, but without a problem it could pass as its long-lost cousin. The perfume is good, for daily wear, it doesn’t bother, and lasts all day. It’s an intimate perfume, for you to enjoy with your partner, not for people to smell and ask which one you’re wearing. If you’re looking for that type of perfume, this isn’t the option. It’s a good perfume, feels natural, the cherry is the protagonist. It looks nice to gift to a young girl, preferable to a celebrity one. It smells expensive, rich girl, but I repeat, it’s not a perfume that smells outrageous and lasts until the next day; it’s 100% intimate. For you to enjoy.

I was gifted this for Christmas and opened it on the 24th, dreaming of a delicious scent. The truth is, it smells nice but very faintly; the trail is scarce and the longevity is terrible—it didn’t even last through dinner or the bonfires. I own another Guerlain that projects massively, so this toilette has disappointed me. Perhaps perfumes are only worth buying if they last.

Disappointed with the longevity and projection; I expected a Guerlain to last more than three hours, and it doesn’t. I’m not regretting the purchase because it was a good offer, but if I had paid the full price, I would be furious. I do like the scent; it’s very daytime and usable in any context. Would I recommend it? Only if it comes with a significant discount.

Fresh and enigmatic trail. Notes of roses and black cherries, jasmine, orange blossom, and a touch of black tea. It’s floral yet seductive and stimulating. I love it.

I found my perfect match with La Petite Robe Noire EDT; I believe no other perfume has pleased me more. It has everything I seek: fresh, fruity, and sweet, with a slight bitterness that prevents cloying and makes it interesting. You can detect the almond note, sweet non-sour cherries, a delicate rose that surprised me, a hint of apple that adds freshness, and finally a sweeter cherry-rose. It’s soft, non-invasive, and lacks a strong trail, typical of this type of perfume. I don’t expect much from soft scents because strong ones make me dizzy, but I could smell it by the end of the day. This pink beauty suits a sweet, fun, feminine personality with a subtle sensuality. Despite its freshness, I see it as suitable for all year round.

This fragrance is very rich, sweet, and elegant, yet not serious; rather, it’s coquettish and fun. I love it!

They gave me 1ml samples along with purchases at Guerlain. I tried this fragrance and it has a certain air of the EDP, but I prefer the EDP a thousand times over. At first it smells of rose and jasmine, then I detect plenty of apple and cherry becoming sweeter, and finally it feels more musky. It’s refreshing, sweet, very youthful and cheerful. The problem is that on me it doesn’t last at all, wow, not even two hours, which is rare for Guerlain which usually last longer and have a better trail. I like it quite a bit but it didn’t make me fall in love. Update: four hours have passed and I can hardly smell anything; very close to the skin I perceive the patchouli and musk, and I don’t like that scent. It’s not unpleasant, but it’s not to my taste. I like the top notes and the heart notes, but not the base. Mostly, it doesn’t fix on me at all; I’ve convinced myself that it’s not for me.

Total disappointment. I was given the EDT instead of the EDP and it lasts nothing at all, neither sillage nor scent. I don’t understand how they sell something with so little essence at that price. Guerlain no longer offers the quality of the past. Do not waste your money on this EDT.

Total disappointment. I was gifted it; I would have preferred the EDP but received the EDT, and this one lasts nothing. The projection is non-existent and it barely smells. I don’t know how they can sell something with so little essence at those prices. Guerlain no longer offers the quality of their early creations in their latest perfumes. Don’t waste your money buying this EDT.

A very subtle fragrance, with a sweet, floral and fruity touch. The scent is pleasant for hot days, but its trail and longevity are quite light.