Frederic Malle
Portrait of a Lady
Portrait of a Lady
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Please note: Your fragrance will arrive decanted into the NZF vial pictured above. The vial shown represents our 8ml size. The original bottle is shown for reference only and isn't included.
Concentration: Eau de Parfum
Longevity: Around 8–10 hours
Projection: Strong
Gender Expression: Unisex
Best For: Autumn, winter, evening, nights out
Longevity and projection are based on community feedback; your experience may vary.
Release Date: 2010
Perfumer: Dominique Ropion
Scent Profile: Floral chypre with an opulent rose centre, dark fruity and spicy accents, earthy patchouli, sandalwood and smoky incense
Key Notes
Turkish Rose, Clove, Blackcurrant, Raspberry, Frankincense, Patchouli, Sandalwood
The Community’s Take
Rich rose sits at the centre, with depth building underneath it. Earthy patchouli, woods and incense give the flowers a spicy, slightly smoky setting.
The rose, patchouli and incense make a substantial blend. Many wearers find it has a strong presence, though how far it projects and how long it stays varies.
The pairing of rose and woods is what wins people over, giving it real personality. Layered floral warmth and a textured incense finish are a big part of why fans keep coming back.
If you love this, you might also enjoy
- Café Rose (2012) (Tom Ford): Shares the rose and smoky woods, but saffron, black pepper and coffee make it lighter and spicier than the jammy fruit here.
- Musc Ravageur (Frederic Malle): Rich amber warmth that leans into cinnamon, vanilla and sandalwood, for a muskier, spicier scent instead of rose and incense.
- Oud Satin Mood EDP (Maison Francis Kurkdjian): Another enveloping rose, but violet, oud and vanilla make it sweeter and more powdery than the earthy patchouli here.
