1,764 community ratings

Portrait of a Lady (Eau de Parfum)

Name: Portrait of a Lady (Eau de Parfum)
Brand: Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle

Perfumer: Dominique Ropion

2010WomenClassic

8.1/ 10

Community score
1,764 ratings

See your match

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Portrait of a Lady Eau de Parfum is a floral, spicy feminine scent that suits fall and winter evenings.

Compare

Skunky's take: The votes point to evening; dressed for a nice dinner.

How does it perform?

From 1,494 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.7 /10

Sprayed at breakfast, still around at dinner.

Sillage

8.3 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

7.7 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.7 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

85% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Floral
Fruity
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Resinous
Earthy

What does Portrait of a Lady (Eau de Parfum) smell like?

Both longevity and sillage are rated strong, so it stays on the skin and fills the space around you. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring in third place. Evenings and nights out lead the occasions, while office wear comes last. Most voters call it feminine, though a good number also read it as classic.

It opens on Turkish rose, and the heart of raspberry, blackcurrant and clove fills the floral core with a fruity, spicy sweetness. In the base, patchouli, frankincense and sandalwood settle it onto a woody, resinous and slightly smoky footing. An earthy, oriental warmth runs through the dry-down.