La Petite Robe Noire Eau Fraiche

First impressions are of a mildly generic citrus and I am immediately disappointed. I adore kayali pistachio and really wanted something similar but slightly more fresh to wear for the summer. This, upon first spray is definitely fresh, but that is all I get with notes of bergamot and maybe pomelo really coming through for me. However, five minutes in and something magical begins to happen on my skin. It begins to transform into a clean, almost powdery scent and as I sit at my desk working I begin to occasionally catch whiffs of candied pistachio and nougat. I find myself wildly sniffing, wondering what it is because when i smell my wrist all I get is that strong fresh citrus and the delicious smell I occasionally get is exactly what I wanted this to smell like. Suddenly, it dawns on me, the scent cloud. This is a strange perfume in that, for the first two or so hours what I smell on my skin and what I smell five inches away from my skin could almost be two different but complimentary perfumes. Without the citrus the nougat/toasted pistachio, candied almond smell would be syrupy and cloying, as it stands (on me) it is stunning. It definitely becomes more subtle throughout the day, or maybe I'm going noseblind so I'll have to test tomorrow when I'm in the office but I still catch that occasional delicious smell that reminds me of the nougat and marzipan shops. It is important to note that my skin tends to take whatever hint of sweetness is in any perfume and amplify it to almost disgusting levels, so this perfume might sit differently on you. For instance, on my boyfriend it is a fresh patchouli with an almost indistinguishable nuttiness. I really, really enjoy this perfume and will test it out for the next week or so but if it continues to perform the way it has today I can see this becoming my spring/summer scent. In the evening, when it starts cooling down I put on a sweater I sprayed in kayali about a week ago and both fragrances work really well together.

It resembles a lot to petite robe noir EDT but with less projection and staying power. Petite robe noir EDT is more a grown scent because of the bigger quantity of patchouli appearing immediately on the front scene. Patchouli that I adore in EDT. I have the both bottles. The vibe is the same but notes are slightly different. I can feel the same nutty cherry in Eau fraiche but in less proportion. Patchouli is on the background and less pronounced. The smell is build around fresh almond blossom, almond and light white jasmine and freesia. A little bit of pistachio echoing far somewhere. It's not a fruity fragrance but more floral. I like a lot this subtleness, softness and freshness. Definitely it's a fragrance for the sunny early chilly spring days when the tiny leaf buds bedizen the branches of trees. It's a poetic fragrance evoking a beautiful world without hatred and the world with peace, love, flowers and all that stuff. It's an innocent fragrance and that is exactly what I like in it. I wear it with pleasure even if I'm over 30. I do not care that this fragrance aims younger generation. I take a pleasure to wear it and that's enough. The staying power is about 6-7 hours on clothes and much less on the skin. But it does not meter for me. Any case I prefer to wear perfumes on clothes. Lovely and innocent fragrance.

I absolutely love the smell of Guerlain La Petite Robe Noire EDP but as that's more suitable for colder weather so I always wanted to have the suitable summer version of this gem. La Petite Robe Noire Eau Fraiche was on my wishlist for a really long time and finally I have it. It's everything I expected from a summer gourmand. It has the DNA of my favourite LPRN but with a fresher and airy touch. The opening of this Fragrance is fresh and citrusy. Gradually it turns into sweet & nutty but not an overpowering fragrance. Somehow it reminds me of Lemon cake with Pistachio Almond Vanilla Frosting :p The Floral and Fruity notes play a supporting role but to my nose the main noticeable notes are Citrus, Pistachio, Almond, Orange Blossom, Rose, Cherry & Vanilla. The fragrance is really well blended so it's kind of tough to detect individual notes. The Longevity is around 4-5 hours which is not bad for an eau de toilette. The projection is moderate. But I believe it will leave a beautiful Scent trail in spring breeze. It's a perfect Spring/Summer fragrance. It's an inoffensive scent so you can easily wear it for office or meetings. Overall I highly recommend this gem for those who love gourmand Fragrances and looking for an option for warmer weather.

I'll never thought I will fall for Guerlain but yeah. It's a luxurious house with very good and well know perfumes. The classic La petit robe noir EDP is a bit 'cheap' for my taste and a bit expensive for my wallet. The EDT edition is brighter and sharper, (maybe it's because of green apple) following a more soft character of the classic EDP, but Eau Fraiche edition is amazing. I am a gourmandise lover in perfumes and I am so impressed because lately I start liking the 'Eau Fraiche' editions of well known perfumes. (I wish Miss Dior (new) will soon launch something similar to Miss Dior Cherie Eau Fraiche) Every respected house has an edition like this. Chanel, Armani etc. The best for me, at least till now is "La petit robe noir-Eau Fraiche" EDT. It's as soft as it has to be, as green as it has to be, as sweet as it can be for a fresher edition and guys...Oh my God, the pistachio is so 'crunchy' and yummy. Pistachio ice-cream!!! Can't wait to test it on my skin and get the feeling but to be very honest, I am waiting like crazy the newest edition "Ma robe sous le vent" that has cotton candy and blue berries. It must be way simplier compared to other 'robes' but cotton candy from Guerlain sounds like an eye-hearted emoji. <3

A couple of months ago Guerlain treated my sister (she runs a perfume shop) (I know, I have thé best sister in the world) to a sneak preview of this scent. She brought home a scented paper, raving about it. I can't remember a lot of it, except that it was a cold day and that that little piece of paper smelled like the month of May in Heaven. I read in other reviews that it's a cheap selling trick from brands to launch new perfumes under the same umbrella of another perfume. It used to bother me too, untill my sister told me that the brands explain that they do that because registering a totally new name is very very expensive. Launching a variation of an registered name apparently is less expensive so that the brand can use more funds to create a better perfume. I don't know if that is something they tell to sush clients or that it's true. Anyway, since I heard that, it doesn't bother me anymore that brands use and re-use names. I can't wait for Guerlain to create a whole wardrobe of scents, IMO they have struck gold with this green dress, I have room reserved in my collection <3.

This is fresh, flirty and fun--built around the gourmand cherry-almond-rose heart of LPRN. There's more citrus, and a good bit more fresh green than the original, along with a few fun extras, like pistachio. I think I like this better than the original, in fact, due to it's cheery lightness. It reminds me of a spumoni cake served with chilled green tea. It never loses the fresh greenness on my skin, but it does develop a wonderful nutty creaminess as time goes on, along with a light touch of a gorgeous white musk. The nuttiness of this is fun as well, not a roasted nut but a not-quite-ripe pistachio/almond. Fruity floral gourmands are everywhere this decade, but few stand out amidst the mob like this little celadon colored darling. I can see myself wearing this often as the weather warms up. It lasts longer than I thought as well, with the soft, Guerlain style sillage I prefer in my fragrances. ETA: L O effin L, of course it's discontinued. It can be found heavily discounted online as of this writing, though!

What can I say about this new creation of Guerlain? Despite a well known name and some tonka, this has nothing to do with other LPRN flankers. For me it's a completely new scent and a very good one too! Green, Powdery and just a tiny bit sweet is what this creation smells like. Starts too citrussy... All you can smell at the start is that sour aroma of citruses of all kinds. However, it fades quickly and open the way to roses, freesia and jasmine. In the end, this powdery phase is balanced by a hefty dose of patchouli, tonka and yes pistachios giving it a nutty/sweet vibe. The drydown is wonderful and dare I say unique. Performance wise, it lasts, like most Guerlains, a long time. Easily 6 to 10 hours. However, it has a soft projection in the end and tend to stay close to the skin despite a heavy projection earlier on. This edition is very light and bright. Perfect for everyday casual wear of the springtime. A very good job like always. 8/10 And yes... I smelled it!

This is the first and only LPRN flanker that agrees with me. I accidently spilt half a bottle on myself at the store and had to parade for the entire day smelling like an eau fresh to the extreme. Surprisingly, it wasn't bad at all (all other LPRN make me gag. Sorry, Guerlain, I love you to bits but this scent is plain horrific on me). People actually complimented me on the scent, and all in all, I ended up liking it. I got a sample and tried it again today. It's nice. Perfumy, not too sweet, no sickly cherries (I usually love cherries!), yet it's a rather boring scent. My skin doesn't radiate any of the aforementioned pistachios (even though there's a slight "nutty" note in this scent), almonds (blossoms or fruit)or any other dominant note. On me, it's a cute, inoffensive fruity-floral with a nice citrus tang to it. Not FB worthy for me, but still a rather lovely combination, a safe choice for everyday wear.

This smells like a cross between a men's cologne and a women's fresh summery fruity perfume. I wasn't sure I was going to get this based on the opinions that were posted here on the page, but for some reason, I have had it on my want list ever since I came across the whole LPRN line. Since this was a discontinued one I thought why not own it when the price is pretty good as well! I am so glad I did buy it and own it. It is a very fresh scent that is quite androgynous. I feel like it can be worn by men, women or anyone really. This is a very easy breezy perfume to wear in the summer or spring. I didn't think I would like it as much as I thought. It's fresh and also clean but not boring. It's a bit sweet but it's a good balance of sweetness. Definitely a good blind buy! Longevity is so-so, but I don't mind since I do bring my perfume out and top it up during the day anyway!

The scent description is pretty accurate with this one. This perfume is what it's meant to be - an Eau Fraiche to be worn on the hottest, humid days to make one feel fresh and fragrant, but without being overbearing or too sweet, despite the patchouli. "Ma Robe Petales" is definitely different enough from the other flankers, but still related. It opens fresh, light, citrusy and a little green. Honestly, I pick up most of the notes listed. One note I'd like to point that I don't hear mentioned often is the freesia, it's there and plays nicely with the pistachio, almond, and almond blossom. I wouldn't classify this as a gourmand, even though those notes might make it seem like it would be. I'm glad I purchased a large pretty bottle on sale, its gorgeous green juice is now a staple.

I love this eau de toilette! Very delicate like unfolding the petals of a rose! Such beautiful notes that always leave me smelling my wrists after spraying! It's a soft and light scent that is perfect for spring time. Slightly sweet but mainly very fresh, this is the scent I wear when I want to feel pretty! Perfect if you want something subtle that still has great layers. I love the piastachio which I only get once its dried down. I can smell more of the floral and nutty notes more then the citrus. I would say this is very different from la petite robe noire range of bold and sharp notes, I would recommend trying this out if you go past a guerlain counter! The only downside is that it's not very long lastung but it is an EDT! Perfect for a lover of fresh floral scents!

Generally not a huge fan of La Petite Robe Noire line but I do like this one a lot. The opening smells like a powdery lemon sherbet, sweet and juicy lemon candy with fizzy middle. Then the pistachio note comes, almost smells similar to Bvlgari Jade with added lemon. Eventually it dries down with that cough syrup (cherry tea) note, just like the other LPRN scents. Sadly the top notes do not last long, however, while the top notes do last, I love it. Due to its poor longevity I will easily use up my small bottle but not sure if I would consider purchasing this again. My bottle, which by the way is absolutely adorable, came to me in a swap. Overall, this is a nice, easily wearable scent, but the longevity and projection are dire.

Well, I surprised myself over this one. I usually stick to edps but I was sent a free sample and just fell in love with it. My basic gripe with edts is they dont have good longevity. I have had to revise that opinion. This is a gourmand floral delight but not heavy or sickly sweet. Ok, so Im no youngster but this fragrance brightens my mood every time. Its a nutty yet bright and shiny surprise. The citrus notes do their usual brief instant sunshine thing. The sunshine wains a touch and then the nut feast contines with nose tickly freesia, jasmine and neroli. The rose and tonka provide some sweetness. Im no youngster but I wear this. Scratch that, anyone can wear this and enjoy some olfactory sunshine.

This was such a manifestation moment. I had been eyeing it for ages, but it was always out of stock... until one fine day, the universe whispered “last piece at the store” and I snatched it! I had already fallen for the blueberry flanker, but this one? This is fruity, nutty, woody perfection. Like a dreamy almond-pistachio dessert from Ladurée kissed by berries. The pistachio and raspberry truly shine here. It’s whimsical, soft, and sparkling. Im so glad i went for my friends recommendation to blind buy this .... I imagine a fairy in her enchanted garden wearing this, twirling, giggling, leaving trails of magic behind her. – Bhavna Darira Chesan

This is true pistachio ice cream to my nose , with some sweet almonds and a slight freshness of light powdery freshness . Absolutely beautiful perfume that smells like springtime . Already discontinued , I miss having a bottle in my collection and it is becoming very scarce online . it came out too early before the huge pistachio boom of the last couple of years. #æ mlIf they had released it now and really promoted the pistachio angle , which wasn't mentioned at the time, they would of had a best seller on their hands. Time for a re- release maybe ? All the pistachio perfumes out at the moment and none of them are a patch on this !!

Great! Another flanker from La Petite Robe Noir line I absolutely love. They must have the formula that pleases my nose! That's what I thought, when I tried this one. I find it similar to the other fragrances from this line. So it's acutally nothing new. But it doesn't matter because it is just simply gorgeous. Mostly I sense aromatic almond, some rose, some tonka bean, some pistachio and some citrus. It's almond, I like the most about this perfume. Sweet, but not cloying. Soapy, but I don't mind. I wouldn't say it's fresh, but compared to other fragrances from this line, this one is closest to fresh.

Really disappointed this was discontinued, needless to say I am clinging on to the last few drops of this fragrance. I originally purchased LPRN Eau Fraiche in Paris in about 2014 and fell in love with it the minute I sampled it in store. I agree with a previous review here that it would have been a much more successful launch had it been released during the peak of the pistachio scent obsession. The pistachio and almond notes are the first to come through along with a subtle sweetness with light florals. Smells like eating a pistachio pastry in a spring garden. An absolutely beautiful spring scent.

Ouh this is gorgeous!!! Although it is discontinued I was lucky to find a big bottle on sale 😊 Never owned any of LPRN but always wanted to and I started with this one. I really love it but the sillage and lasting power are weak 😢 It’s a nice fruity sweet scent, not overly sweet, with lots of pleasant almond and pistachios in it. In the dry down it is a light creamy almond vanilla scent, really lovely and comforting also usable as a cozy bedtime fragrance, which for I used it the most 😊 I find it really suitable for this early spring weather but I’m curious how it will behave in warmer weather too.

Pure heaven, absolute fragrance perfection for my tastes! Of course I would love something discontinued. Well blended but to my nose, soft almond flower, pistachio, slight cherry, tonka bean, and musk. Citrus is very prominent sniffing the atomizer but does not appear on my skin, although I am a citrus fan. Light and clean but good lasting power. Now off to hunt down backup bottles! Update: yea still love this but reserve this for business casual or summer going out events. Prob the most complimented fragrance I've ever owned, even from my children, and we all know kids are savage critics.

I’ve been reaching for this quite a bit because it is a cheerful fragrance. It is not a clean, fresh fragrance which took me off-guard a little. It has a little warmth to the base but it still isn’t heavy so it can be worn during the heat. I say all this and yet it still manages to have a fresh note in it. Perhaps it is better to say it is not a crisp fragrance. It’s only an edt so it does not last long on my skin or project hugely but that’s fine during the hot, humid summer. I like it and glad I got a bottle even if it isn’t ground breaking.