Portrait of a Lady

Name: Portrait of a Lady by Frederic Malle
Brand: Frederic Malle

2010 · For women · Amber & Resinous

Portrait of a Lady by Frederic Malle was launched in 2010, an amber & resinous fragrance for women. Its accord profile is led by warm spicy, amber and rose. Key notes: Turkish Rose, Patchouli and Incense.

At a glance

Dominant accords	warm spicy, amber, rose
Key notes	Turkish Rose, Patchouli, Incense, Sandalwood
Community rating	4.06/5 from 11,912 votes

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Accord profile

warm spicy15%amber12%rose12%woody11%patchouli9%balsamic9%fruity9%smoky8%floral7%powdery7%

Note pyramid

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About this fragrance

Written from the structured record above — note pyramid, accord weights, perfumer credit and era.

Portrait of a Lady (2010) opens with a sharp, spicy burst: clove, cinnamon, and black currant sharpen a vivid raspberry-rose accord. The heart deepens into Turkish rose, patchouli, and incense, with sandalwood and ylang-ylang adding creamy floral warmth. The base is a resinous, ambery bed of benzoin, vanilla, musk, amber, cedar, and ambergris that lingers for hours. The overall composition is a bold oriental floral, dominated by warm spicy (100%), amber (84%), and rose (81%) accords, with substantial woody (74%) and patchouli (64%) facets.

This is a statement scent for collectors who appreciate rich, complex orientals with a prominent rose-patchouli core. It suits those who enjoy vintage-style opulence and are comfortable with a fragrance that projects strongly and lasts. Ideal for evening wear, cooler months, or formal occasions, it demands confidence and a tolerance for spice and resin. Not for the faint of heart, but a modern classic for those who love depth and longevity.

中文簡介

《Portrait of a Lady》以丁香、肉桂、黑加侖子與紅莓揭開序幕，玫瑰與覆盆子交織出辛辣果香。中調轉為土耳其玫瑰、廣藿香與焚香，檀香與依蘭依蘭添上柔滑花香。基調是安息香、雲呢拿、麝香、琥珀、雪松與龍涎香的樹脂琥珀底蘊，溫暖而持久。整體屬東方花香調，以暖辛（100%）、琥珀（84%）與玫瑰（81%）為主導，木質（74%）與廣藿香（64%）緊隨其後。

此香適合鍾情濃郁複雜、復古華麗風格的收藏家，尤其喜愛玫瑰廣藿香組合的人。氣場強大，留香持久，最宜晚間、秋冬或正式場合使用。需有自信駕馭，不適合偏好清淡者。

Reference data

House	Frederic Malle
Name	Portrait of a Lady
Launched	2010
Marketed as	For women
Dominant family	Amber & Resinous
Notes recorded	19
Accords	10

Quick answers

Short factual answers compiled from the structured record above.

What are the notes in Portrait of a Lady?

Portrait of a Lady by Frederic Malle: top notes are Rose, Clove, Raspberry, Black Currant, Cinnamon and Red Berries; heart notes are Turkish Rose, Patchouli, Incense, Sandalwood and Ylang-Ylang; base notes are Incense, Sandalwood, Musk, Benzoin, Amber, Cedar, Ambergris and Vanilla.

What accords does Portrait of a Lady have?

The dominant accords recorded for Portrait of a Lady are warm spicy (100.0%); amber (84.3%); rose (80.9%); woody (74.2%); patchouli (64.3%).

When was Portrait of a Lady launched?

Portrait of a Lady by Frederic Malle was first released in 2010.

What does Portrait of a Lady smell like?

Portrait of a Lady is recorded as a amber & resinous fragrance, centred on Turkish Rose, Patchouli and Incense.

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