Portrait Of A Lady

Parfumour's Interpretation of Frederic Malle Portrait Of A Lady

Portrait of a Lady is a modern icon, a rich, dramatic rose from Frederic Malle, and our version keeps that bold, smoky character.

The Story Behind the Scent

Launched in 2010 and composed by Dominique Ropion for Editions de Parfums Frederic Malle, Portrait of a Lady is a modern icon, a rich, dramatic rose named after the Henry James novel, built around Turkish rose, patchouli, warm spices and a deep incense base.

Our interpretation rebuilds Portrait of a Lady at 40 percent perfume oil, so the spicy rose opening, the rose patchouli heart and the smoky incense base project boldly and last well on skin.

How Our Version Compares to the Original

The original is a luxury eau de parfum sold at high pricing. We build ours at a high perfume oil concentration and sell direct, so you get the same character for a fraction of the price.

Who It's For

It suits anyone who loves a dramatic dark rose scent and wants a luxury style fragrance without the high price.

Top notes: Raspberry, Blackcurrant

Heart notes: Turkish Rose, Patchouli

Base notes: Incense, Sandalwood

It opens rich and spicy, with raspberry and blackcurrant lifted by warm cinnamon and clove.

The heart is a full, dramatic Turkish rose wrapped in earthy patchouli.

The base is deep and smoky, with incense, frankincense, sandalwood and benzoin giving a powerful, lasting finish.

How close is it to Frederic Malle Portrait Of A Lady?

Very close. We build the same dramatic dark rose around Turkish rose, patchouli, spices and incense, keeping the bold Frederic Malle character at a fraction of the price.

How can it cost so much less than Frederic Malle Portrait Of A Lady?

Most of the price of a luxury eau de parfum fragrance goes to the brand name, packaging and retail markup rather than the liquid itself. We put our budget into the scent and sell direct, so you get a comparable experience for a fraction of the price.

Is this the same perfume as Frederic Malle Portrait Of A Lady?

No. We do not use the same formula or ingredients. It is an independent interpretation made to evoke the same style at a much lower price.

How long does it last?

You can expect several hours on skin. Spraying onto clothing as well as skin helps it last even longer.

Who is it best for?

It is made for anyone who loves a bold, dramatic dark rose for evenings and cooler weather.

How should I apply it?

Spray on pulse points such as the wrists, neck and inner elbows. A light spritz on clothing makes it last through the day.

Inside the EU, delivery is free on orders of €49 or more. Below that it is a flat €4.99. Outside the EU, delivery is a flat €4.99 on every order. We send every order in 1 to 2 working days. It arrives in 3 to 7 days across the EU and in 7 to 14 days outside the EU. You have 14 days to return an unopened bottle.

Frederic Malle and Portrait Of A Lady are trademarks of their respective owners, and all rights remain with them. Parfumour is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or connected to Frederic Malle in any way, and no business relationship of any kind is implied. Our product is an original interpretation created to evoke a similar scent profile, and the trademark names are used purely for honest, descriptive comparison, so that you can quickly identify the style and fragrance family you are looking for. We make no claim to sell the original product, and we do not use the same ingredients or formula. Any similarity lies in the overall impression of the scent as interpreted by our own perfumers, not in the source materials.