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Frederic Malle

Portrait of a Lady

★★★★★Editorial rating 4.5/5 · How we rateEau de Parfum · 100 ml

Portrait of a Lady by Frederic Malle is a warm, spicy fragrance with real depth. Rose, blackcurrant and raspberry in the opening; cinnamon, carnation and sandalwood at the heart; patchouli, incense and amber in the base. With strong sillage and 9–12 h longevity, it shines best in the evening and in winter. A scent that enters the room before you do.

Fragrance family
Amber
Longevity
9–12 h
Sillage
Strong
For
Women
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The fragrance pyramid

How Portrait of a Lady unfolds on the skin

A perfume evolves on the skin, from the first spray to hours later. Here is what to expect from Portrait of a Lady at each stage.

Top notes
0–15 min
RoseBlackcurrantRaspberry
Heart notes
15 min – 2 h
CinnamonCarnationSandalwood
Base notes
2 h onwards
PatchouliIncenseAmber

A good match if…

✦you like warm and spicy fragrances
✦notes such as rose and patchouli appeal to you
✦you want a fragrance to wear in the evening, especially in winter
✦strong sillage and 9–12 h longevity matter to you
Our rating

How we rate Portrait of a Lady

Our editorial rating summarises the fragrance profile, versatility, performance and how well-known a scent is. These are the facts it is based on:

  • Scent profileWarm and spicy
  • Longevity9–12 h
  • SillageStrong
  • Versatilityin the evening, on special occasions
  • ConcentrationEau de Parfum · 100 ml

All facts come from the documented fragrance profile. How we turn them into a rating is explained in How we rate.

We do not have user reviews for Portrait of a Lady yet. We never invent reviews and do not copy them from other sites.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about Portrait of a Lady

How long does Portrait of a Lady last?

Portrait of a Lady lasts about 9–12 h on the skin. Its sillage is strong; longevity can vary with skin type, how much you apply and the weather.

What are the notes of Portrait of a Lady?

Portrait of a Lady opens with rose, blackcurrant and raspberry, followed by cinnamon, carnation and sandalwood at the heart, and settles on patchouli, incense and amber in the base. The overall character is warm and spicy.

Which season suits Portrait of a Lady?

Portrait of a Lady shines best in winter. It is mainly worn in the evening, in line with its scent profile.

Is Portrait of a Lady a day or an evening fragrance?

Portrait of a Lady is more of an evening fragrance. This reflects its sillage, longevity and place in the amber fragrance family.

Where can I buy Portrait of a Lady?

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Which fragrances are similar to Portrait of a Lady?

Cinnabar (Estée Lauder) is similar in character. We select them by shared notes, scent direction and fragrance family.

Warm and spicy

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