The smell in short
It smells mostly warm spicy and amber. Rose and black currant at the top, patchouli and incense in the middle and benzoin and musk at the base.
- Came out
- 2018
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Editions De Parfums Frederic Malle Portrait Of A Lady notes
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About Frederic Malle Editions De Parfums Frederic Malle Portrait Of A Lady EDP
Editions De Parfums Frederic Malle Portrait Of A Lady EDP carries the name of its own house. Its strength is Eau de Parfum.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Jil Sander Sun.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €175. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Jil Sander Sun but less than Tiziana Terenzi Porpora and The Spirit Of Dubai Turath.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is winter and fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: winter, fall, spring and summer. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
Is Editions De Parfums Frederic Malle Portrait Of A Lady your kind of scent?
The strongest accord is warm spicy (100%), followed by amber and rose. You will probably like it if you enjoy warm spicy and amber smells and notes like patchouli and benzoin. Less obvious notes include raspberry, sandalwood and amber. Perfume fans rate it 3.99 out of 5.
More from Frederic Malle
The house has 38 perfumes here, led by Editions De Parfums Frederic Malle Musc Ravageur, Portrait Of A Lady and Editions De Parfums Frederic Malle Promise.
When in the day to wear Editions De Parfums Frederic Malle Portrait Of A Lady
It works better at night than in the day, so it is a good pick for evenings, dinners and going out. Its warm spicy side feels cosy and rich after dark.
Editions De Parfums Frederic Malle Portrait Of A Lady dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Tiziana Terenzi Porpora (9 shared notes), Jil Sander Sun (7 shared notes), Yves Saint Laurent Opium (10 shared notes) and The Spirit Of Dubai Turath (8 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Yves Saint Laurent Opium starts from €121.
Questions people ask
Does Editions De Parfums Frederic Malle Portrait Of A Lady last long?
It lasts about 6 to 9 hours on skin.
Can women wear Editions De Parfums Frederic Malle Portrait Of A Lady?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2018.