Alternatives
Perfumes that smell like La Petite Robe Noire
La Petite Robe Noire by Guerlain (2009) is built around Cherry, Almond, Bergamot, Rose. Here are the ten perfumes in our encyclopedia that come closest, with what each one shares and what sets it apart.
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Tom Ford · 2018
Lost Cherry
Shared notes: Cherry, Almond, Rose, Tonka Bean, Vanilla. What differs: Cherry Liqueur, Jasmine, Plum. Positioned as Unisex.
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Viktor & Rolf · 2005
Flowerbomb
Shared notes: Bergamot, Tea, Rose, Vanilla. What differs: Osmanthus, Jasmine, Orchid.
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Yves Saint Laurent · 2014
Black Opium
Shared notes: Almond, Vanilla. What differs: Pink Pepper, Orange Blossom, Pear. Same family (Gourmand Oriental).
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Carolina Herrera · 2016
Good Girl
Shared notes: Almond, Bergamot, Rose, Tonka Bean. What differs: Coffee, Tuberose, Jasmine.
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Mugler · 1996
A*Men
Shared notes: Bergamot, Vanilla, Tonka Bean. What differs: Lavender, Mint, Coffee. Same family (Gourmand Oriental). Positioned as Masculine.
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Mugler · 1992
Angel
Shared notes: Vanilla, Tonka Bean. What differs: Cotton Candy, Coconut, Cassia. Same family (Gourmand Oriental).
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Guerlain · 2014
L'Homme Idéal
Shared notes: Almond, Bergamot, Tonka Bean. What differs: Rosemary, Leather, Vetiver. Positioned as Masculine.
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Guerlain · 1925
Shalimar
Shared notes: Bergamot, Rose, Vanilla, Tonka Bean. What differs: Lemon, Mandarin, Jasmine.
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Parfums de Marly · 2011
Pegasus
Shared notes: Bergamot, Almond, Vanilla. What differs: Heliotrope, Cumin, Pink Pepper. Positioned as Masculine.
Frequently asked questions
Which perfume smells most like La Petite Robe Noire?
Based on our analysis of fragrance pyramids, Lost Cherry by Tom Ford is the closest: it shares 5 notes with La Petite Robe Noire, including Cherry, Almond, Rose.
What is an alternative to La Petite Robe Noire from another house?
Lost Cherry (Tom Ford, 2018) picks up Cherry, Almond, Rose in a different interpretation.
Which other Guerlain perfume is similar to La Petite Robe Noire?
At Guerlain, L'Homme Idéal (2014) is the closest, sharing Almond, Bergamot, Tonka Bean.
How is this ranking built?
We compare the top, heart and base notes of every perfume. Rare notes weigh more than very common ones like musk or bergamot; olfactory family and gender refine the score. Nothing replaces trying it on skin.