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Portrait of a Lady by Frederic Malle — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Portrait of a Lady by Frederic Malle

Frederic Malle· 2010· Eau de Parfum

Portrait of a Lady

8.18.3KTypically ~$350

A spicy scent built around rose over musk. Best in fall, made for dates.

SpicyOrientalFloralWoodyEarthy

Scent profile

Top notes

Rose Clove Raspberry Black Currant Cinnamon

Heart notes

Patchouli Incense Sandalwood

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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Portrait of a Lady Limited Edition 2018 by Frederic Malle

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A fall fragrance that works day and night — at its best for date nights and formal occasions.

FallNightDate nights

When

Winter

92%

Spring

70%

Summer

51%

Fall

100%

Day

83%

Night

100%

Where

Office

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Casual

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Date

100%

Club

66%

Formal

90%

Performance

Longevitylong-lasting

Sillageroom-filling

Season & occasion fit is derived by Fragr from this fragrance’s accords and notes (100% = its strongest setting). Longevity and sillage reflect community reports.

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Sport

35%