"In its way, a perfume is an invisible dress,
playing on the tension between what is hidden,
and what is revealed"
-Thierry Wasser
Today what I have for you is nothing new but something which I needed to lift my spirit on this dark and snowy day. A kick of cherry, a bit of spice and take deep long breath. Now we can start talking about Guerlain La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum.
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| Guerlain La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum |
I have seen it coming, Guerlain is going to release a fresh version of La Petite Robe Noire for the upcoming spring. As everyone is getting excited about it, I thought why not taking out the original and chat with you about it. I wanted to do this for a long time. The perfume pyramid is confusingly rich. So much going on in there...
Top Notes
Black cherry, Bergamot, Red berries, Almond
Heart Notes
Bulgarian rose, Turkish rose, Licorice, Smoked black tea
Base Notes
Aniseed, Tonka bean, Vanilla, Iris, Patchouli
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| Guerlain La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum |
But it is all about our perception. To me La Petite Robe Noire is that sweet perfume which is a no at first spray but my wrist keeps calling my nose to come closer and it becomes some how addictive. The sweet black cherry provides a gourmand base and lingers on me from the first whiff up to an hour or two. Almonds and red berries are barely there blending with black cherry. Soon after the rose leaves fly over the black cherry but a wind blows and they are carried around in a whisper. The best thing about La Petite Robe Noire to my nose is its dry down, very unique and tasty. Right amount of Patchouli mixed with some Tonka bean and not overpowering dose of vanilla. It is very different than my usual woody spicy fragrances which I enjoy but there is definitely something about it which I learned to appreciate.
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| Guerlain La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum |
Final thoughts: Eating all the cherries? This black cherry gourmand is unexpectedly inviting at its heart and surprises at dry down, for those who like it a bit sweet.
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Disclaimer: The product in this post is provided for my consideration.
I am not paid for this review. All opinions are honest and my own.
