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Portrait of a Lady

2010Men

warm spicy up front, then amber, settling into rose.

Portrait of a Lady by Frederic Malle is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women. Portrait of a Lady was launched in 2010. The nose behind this fragrance is Dominique Ropion. Top notes are Rose, Clove, Raspberry, Black Currant, Cinnamon and Red Berries; middle notes are Turkish Rose, Patchouli, Incense, Sandalwood…

warm spicy amber rose woody

Nose: Dominique Ropion

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Rose, Clove, Raspberry, Black Currant, Cinnamon, Red Berries
Heart· 2–4h
Turkish Rose, Patchouli, Incense, Sandalwood, Ylang-Ylang
Drydown· 6h+
Incense, Sandalwood, Musk, Benzoin, Amber, Cedar, Ambergris, Vanilla

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

100%

77%

72%

63%

49%

47%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityLong

ReachArm's length

Fall36%Winter36%Spring19%Summer9%Night63%Day37%Wears unisex46%

Skin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.

Wardrobe slot fits

Where it belongs

Best woody perfumes for men — Woody drydown anchors fall and evening slots.
Best date night perfumes — Warm base accords suit after-hours rotation.
Best perfumes for beginners — More Frederic Malle picks for labeled wardrobe slots.

Before you buy

Wear-tested answers

What does Portrait of a Lady smell like?

warm spicy up front, then amber, settling into rose. Dominant accords: warm spicy, amber, rose.

What notes are in Portrait of a Lady?

Top: Rose, Clove, Raspberry, Black Currant, Cinnamon, Red Berries. Heart: Turkish Rose, Patchouli, Incense, Sandalwood, Ylang-Ylang. Base: Incense, Sandalwood, Musk, Benzoin, Amber, Cedar, Ambergris, Vanilla.

How long does Portrait of a Lady last?

Wearers tag this as long. Expect 6–8+ hours on skin for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.

Is Portrait of a Lady loud?

Arm's length reach on skin. People across the room will notice. Two sprays max for the office.

What season is Portrait of a Lady best for?

Fall is the top pick (36%). Winter is second at 36%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for Portrait of a Lady?

Night wear leads at 63%. Day is a secondary pick at 37%.

Is Portrait of a Lady for men or women?

Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 46% read it as unisex. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.

Who made Portrait of a Lady?

Composed by Dominique Ropion. Released in 2010.