Portrait of a Lady

Portrait of a Lady, Frédéric Malle, Eau de Parfum

Release Date: 2010
Perfumer: Dominique Ropion
Key Notes: Rose, Blackcurrant, Raspberry, Clove, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Frankincense
Scent Profile: Floral chypre with an opulent rose centre, dark fruity and spicy accents, earthy patchouli, sandalwood and smoky incense

Description:
Portrait of a Lady is a landmark Frédéric Malle composition created by Dominique Ropion and released in 2010. Built around an exceptionally prominent rose accord, the fragrance reinterprets the floral chypre structure through a rich contrast of fruit, spice, woods and incense. Rose dominates the composition, accompanied by blackcurrant and raspberry, while clove adds a warm spicy accent. Patchouli provides an earthy, structured depth beneath the floral character, with sandalwood lending smooth woody warmth. Frankincense introduces a darker, smoky dimension that reinforces the fragrance's chypre character. The composition develops from its full-bodied rose and fruit opening into increasingly woody, earthy and incense-toned facets, creating a sophisticated balance between floral opulence and shadowed woods.

Please note, when ordering a decant size, you will receive the original fragrance in a glass vial atomizer, not the bottle pictured above.