tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post5003700299503417068..comments2024-03-27T09:09:56.489+00:00Comments on Perfume Shrine: La Petite Robe Noire by Guerlain: Say What? (New Fragrance Musings)Perfumeshrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-69909537675887950832012-08-27T21:17:33.031+01:002012-08-27T21:17:33.031+01:00Anon,
certainly not a typical Guerlain by any str...Anon,<br /><br />certainly not a typical Guerlain by any stretch of the imagination (not excited either). Then again, not all people are into Guerlain like we -obviously- are. It takes all kinds. Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-52539384189716858832012-08-27T21:16:44.352+01:002012-08-27T21:16:44.352+01:00Elaine,
hmm, it's youthful I guess and "...Elaine,<br /><br />hmm, it's youthful I guess and "on trend" and men are creatures of sameness sometimes and in with the times. Then again if it suits you and you're in love with it, it must do wonders for you and on your skin so don't let anyone stop you!! Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-51678314886720368592012-08-27T17:34:53.936+01:002012-08-27T17:34:53.936+01:00I tried it yesterday and don't like it. I got...I tried it yesterday and don't like it. I got a sample yesteday when I bought my Shalimar. I feel its lacking something. Geurlain fragrances, to me, have a special 'something' that attracts me to them and this does not have it. It does not have the depth and warmth of the other Guerlain fragrances I have tried. <br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-57977989751006901282011-01-07T19:19:52.854+00:002011-01-07T19:19:52.854+00:00I guess I'm a little behind the times since I ...I guess I'm a little behind the times since I just recently found a place to buy, and try La Petite Robe Noire. I'm in love with it. I don't think enough people have given this scent a chance to settle and become its true essence. Yes, it starts off as cherry, but it later becomes something mysterious and sultry, almost smoky. Men have commented about it whenever I have worn it. Elaine Reismannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-18029548861269381142010-12-15T14:32:11.264+00:002010-12-15T14:32:11.264+00:00Hi Anon!
This isn't a review, nor is it tagge...Hi Anon!<br /><br />This isn't a review, nor is it tagged as one. So it's definitely not focusing on the smell itself, you're right. At the time of writing, indeed I had not smelled the fragrance, I only had received the news on it, which I admit had baffled me quite a bit. Guerlain used to stand for tradition, sophistication, a certain old--money-chivalry and all the cues hinted at Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-62289073840178437022010-12-13T09:10:23.629+00:002010-12-13T09:10:23.629+00:00It doesn't sound like the reviewer has actuall...It doesn't sound like the reviewer has actually smelled the fragrance because there is no comment on the fragrance its self, just the packaging, names and history were analyzed. This is nothing like any chanel I have ever tried and must admit it is complex, beautiful, interesting and sophisticated. I think I will purchase a couple more bottles before they stop making it because i truly adore Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-995723104959481982009-01-19T10:16:00.000+00:002009-01-19T10:16:00.000+00:00Octavian,if the idea of a fashion house materializ...Octavian,<BR/><BR/>if the idea of a fashion house materializes (brrrr....) then it would make sense they're bringing this out as an hors d'oeuvre. <BR/>I am glad that I get more corroboration on my fashion observations regarding the LBD.Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-73094564288836486622009-01-18T15:31:00.000+00:002009-01-18T15:31:00.000+00:00There was also the rumor of a Guerlain Fashion Hou...There was also the rumor of a Guerlain Fashion House - as it appeared in an interview given last year by Hedi Slimane (he was speaking about a proposal/conversation with B.A. - LVMH). Little black dress is less a fact and more a myth today - if you believe what Vogue and Harpers tell since 2 years it's still a trend. But despite all promotion in the fashion area as a "still fashionable item" - I Octavian Coifanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18342689176413052674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-33376756986067972172009-01-16T15:20:00.000+00:002009-01-16T15:20:00.000+00:00The bottle needs serious rethinking...The bottle needs serious rethinking...Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-45411438490193211972009-01-16T15:18:00.000+00:002009-01-16T15:18:00.000+00:00I thought I commented yesterday. I hate what they ...I thought I commented yesterday. I hate what they have done to my beloved bottle! That isn't a dress it's a sack.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08459305021803770946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-41186816029957302012009-01-15T18:25:00.000+00:002009-01-15T18:25:00.000+00:00My dearest S!!! Where have you been!! I missed you...My dearest S!!! Where have you been!! I missed you :-)<BR/><BR/>Thank you ever so much for providing the extra info on the actual scent. <BR/>"raspberry macaron with liquorice": I am not too thrilled, myself, agreed. I'd rather eat it than wear it!Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-85643205115392802722009-01-15T18:23:00.000+00:002009-01-15T18:23:00.000+00:00No one says it with more phlegm than you, dear M! ...No one says it with more phlegm than you, dear M! LOL!<BR/><BR/>I do hope you're slowly starting to feel <I>a little</I> better.Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-35481612916676741422009-01-15T18:22:00.000+00:002009-01-15T18:22:00.000+00:00T,the demographic seems to be aspirational 20somet...T,<BR/><BR/>the demographic seems to be aspirational 20somethings reading chic-lit who have some fragrance budget for something "luxe". <BR/>Not that I have anything against 20somethings ;-)Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-84299906250856324592009-01-15T18:21:00.000+00:002009-01-15T18:21:00.000+00:00D,oh dear, I hope you're feeling better now! Best ...D,<BR/><BR/>oh dear, I hope you're feeling better now! Best wishes for full recovery.<BR/><BR/>You bring a point which I hadn't really elaborated on. There is some loss of what we thought as tradition with the change of guard (at least the guard that gets communicated to the outside, as we knew there were lots of people involved in the projects, which is not a bad thing in itself).<BR/>I would Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-70772080730973342972009-01-15T18:16:00.000+00:002009-01-15T18:16:00.000+00:00A,you said it!A,<BR/><BR/>you said it!Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-1877042550033835272009-01-15T18:15:00.000+00:002009-01-15T18:15:00.000+00:00J,deson't it? It was the first thing that popped i...J,<BR/><BR/>deson't it? It was the first thing that popped into my mind. I think I got sent a notecard (stationery) with something similar once.Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-29247183311987774672009-01-15T18:14:00.000+00:002009-01-15T18:14:00.000+00:00My dear R,usernames are not commercial products! T...My dear R,<BR/><BR/>usernames are not commercial products! Therefore one can choose whatever one pleases no matter what. :-))<BR/><BR/>I hope for the best, but something doesn't click. Actually <I>that</I> design on <I>that</I> bottle rather annoys me, personally. I realise that the specific bottle design has been chosen as the emblem of the new "limited editions" and special things to give Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-18813479973868351262009-01-15T08:54:00.000+00:002009-01-15T08:54:00.000+00:00...I'll stop weeping for a few moments to add this......I'll stop weeping for a few moments to add this, from <A HREF="http://www.cosmopolitan.fr/,parfum-rock-et-sexy-guerlain,2106,1043554,3" REL="nofollow">Cosmo's site</A>:<BR/><BR/>"<I><BR/>C'est la nouvelle cible Guerlain : une fille qui assortit sa petite robe noire à des bottes de motarde, et qui sent bon le macaron framboise avec juste une pointe de réglisse.<BR/><BR/>À croquer. </I>"<BR/><BRSix'https://www.blogger.com/profile/03386119372459993709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-75556451657674777642009-01-15T04:18:00.000+00:002009-01-15T04:18:00.000+00:00Well, this gave me a laugh Helg and god knows I ne...Well, this gave me a laugh Helg and god knows I need one ! <BR/>That is not a little black dress - thats a bloody nightie! <BR/><BR/>Oh my lord, they have gone insane! <BR/><BR/>*Makes a change from me! LOLlady jickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09013352537776588166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-2826126415274974112009-01-15T00:33:00.000+00:002009-01-15T00:33:00.000+00:00I guess I can really only comment on the bottle an...I guess I can really only comment on the bottle and the name of the perfume, and neither are compelling to me. I don't understand the demographic they are trying to appeal to, but I think they might have missed the boat entirely on this one.Scent Hivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07448320013760001231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-19087801959645588302009-01-14T23:20:00.000+00:002009-01-14T23:20:00.000+00:00Dear Helg:IMHO, i think that Guerlain has lost a l...Dear Helg:<BR/><BR/>IMHO, i think that Guerlain has lost a lot of cachet without a Guerlain as head nose. This latest release seems evidence of that. And personally, licorice/anise/fennel are deal breakers for me. I'm an ardent Guerlain lover and wearer EXCEPT L'Heure Bleu.<BR/><BR/>Oh well... I'll stock up on their classics and call it a day.<BR/><BR/>Sorry too that I've been MIA the last coupleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-6269167501597135712009-01-14T21:23:00.000+00:002009-01-14T21:23:00.000+00:00Helg,This makes me sad. The name and bottle seem t...Helg,<BR/><BR/>This makes me sad. The name and bottle seem tacky to me. The notes, well, doesn't Guerlain already have a Cherry fragrance. I'm sorry a Cherry fragrance with several flankers. The sweet almond theme has also been used in L'Instant Magic.<BR/>It is a Guerlain and I will try to find a sample of this, but nothing about it seems appealing right now.<BR/><BR/>ArwenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-68551559217320100232009-01-14T17:22:00.000+00:002009-01-14T17:22:00.000+00:00Helg you really hit it on the head, I saw the bott...Helg you really hit it on the head, I saw the bottle yesterday on Now Smell This, and I immediately thought: that dress looks like an illustration from the cover of a chick lit/fashion book.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12095625947716520270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-88924868830584471282009-01-14T17:18:00.000+00:002009-01-14T17:18:00.000+00:00Ugh, does that mean my screen name is passe, E, lo...Ugh, does that mean my screen name is passe, E, lol?<BR/><BR/>Guerlain's marketing direction is baffling, isn't it? For a company steeped in 180 years of history, which is no small feat, you would think they would have a better marketing strategy. They seem to have forgotten who they are, and their core values have been misplaced or put aside as they try to look "hip," "chic" or whatever image violetnoirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17845023313688694346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-36468801072992360862009-01-14T15:56:00.000+00:002009-01-14T15:56:00.000+00:00D,thanks for commenting honey :-)Well, in all hone...D,<BR/><BR/>thanks for commenting honey :-)<BR/><BR/>Well, in all honesty (and humility)I am perfectly willing to give them the benefit of a doubt and come back later and say "OK, I was wrong". (I have been known to do this with the Chanel Coco Mademoiselle campaign so it's not like it's an alien concept for me to admit that). I <I>want</I> to be proven wrong!Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.com