Guerlain La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum captures the carefree elegance of a little black dress in scent form, opening with a delicious burst of black cherry wrapped in almond, red berries, and a bright touch of bergamot, then blooming into velvety rose with gentle hints of licorice and tea before settling into a smooth cocoon of vanilla, tonka, iris, and patchouli that feels playful, polished, and unmistakably Parisian.
Launch and Perfumer
Launched in 2012. Perfumer: Thierry Wasser.
Olfactory Notes
Top: Sour cherry, Almond, Red berries, Bergamot
Heart: Rose, Licorice, Tea, Taif rose
Base: Vanilla, Anise, Tonka bean, Patchouli, Iris
Story and Positioning
Inspired by Parisian style, La Petite Robe Noire celebrates a rose centerpiece embroidered with gourmand black notes for a chic day-to-evening signature. The modern worldwide edition in 2012 followed an earlier boutique exclusive created in 2009 by Delphine Jelk, later reimagined by Thierry Wasser for broader release. The line has grown into a full wardrobe of interpretations, including recent chapters like Eau de Parfum Absolue in 2023 and Rose Noire in 2024, all exploring the contrast of luminous rose with dark, delectable facets.
Bottle and Design
Presented in Guerlain’s historic inverted heart bottle introduced in 1912, the flacon’s graceful shoulders and heart shaped stopper frame a gradient from deep black to soft pink, echoing the fragrance within. The bottle is adorned with the iconic dress illustration and today is joined by the refillable heart bottle travel format for on the go elegance.
Country of Origin: France.
Manufacturer: Guerlain
Address: 68, avenue des Champs-Élysées, 75008 Paris - France
Country of Manufacture: France
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