Guerlain La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Toilette 30ml Spray

Guerlain La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Toilette is a 30ml fruity-floral fragrance for women — a lighter, more sparkling counterpart to the iconic Eau de Parfum. Sour cherry and apple meet a soft rose-and-jasmine heart and a clean musk-patchouli base, all wrapped in the brand's instantly recognisable little-black-dress flacon.

About La Petite Robe Noire

Guerlain is the legendary French luxury perfumery house with a heritage stretching back to 1828. La Petite Robe Noire — inspired by the timeless allure of the little black dress — has become one of the brand's most successful modern fragrances, with a series of beloved flankers exploring different facets of the same playful, slightly cherry-tinged signature. The 2012 Eau de Toilette is the lighter, fresher interpretation of the line.

Fragrance notes

• Top: rose, green notes, jasmine
• Heart: sour cherry, apple, orange blossom, blackcurrant
• Base: white musk, patchouli, white amber

How it wears

The fragrance opens fresh and slightly floral — rose, jasmine and crisp green notes give an immediate impression of polished feminine modernity. The heart is the centrepiece: a juicy, slightly tart sour cherry pairs with apple, blackcurrant and orange blossom for the playful fruity character that defines the line. As it dries down, clean white musk, smooth patchouli and white amber wrap the composition into a soft, slightly powdery finish.

Who it's for

La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Toilette is for women who love romantic, slightly fruity feminine perfumery — wearers who enjoy fruity-floral signatures, fans of the wider La Petite Robe Noire line who want a lighter daytime version, and those building a versatile day-to-evening bottle. It is also a strong gift choice thanks to its couture-house heritage and elegant flacon.

How and when to wear it

This is a true daytime, year-round fragrance and works particularly well in spring and summer when the cherry-and-apple opening really sings. Spray onto pulse points — the inside of the wrists and the base of the throat — and avoid rubbing the wrists together so the floral-fruity heart can develop. The 30ml format is also a smart, handbag-friendly size for travel and re-application.

Specifications

• Brand: Guerlain
• Fragrance: La Petite Robe Noire
• Concentration: Eau de Toilette
• Format: 30ml spray
• Year launched: 2012 (EDT version)
• Family: floral, fruity, woody-musk
• Gender: women