La Petite Robe Noire by Guerlain What's more essential in a woman's wardrobe than a little black dress (la petite robe noire translated from French)? Named after the always-appropriate piece of clothing, La Petite Robe Noire is a fruity floral fragrance for women. The fragrance opens with a fruity, cherry-like scent with a balanced base of modern woods and a violet floral note reminiscent of rose-scented macarons.