Portrait of a Lady
Portrait of a Lady connects rose and berries to patchouli, incense and sandalwood. Choose it to compare a rose-centered fragrance with a more woody and resinous supporting profile.
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Frederic Malle.
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Frédéric Malle’s Portrait of a Lady brings rose into a patchouli, incense and woody setting. Explore it as a reference for a rose perfume with substantial supporting structure, especially if you want to compare floral character with spice and resin rather than fruit alone.
Portrait of a Lady · Eau de parfum ↗About this catalog’s coverage
68 records from the supplied dataset, including separate editions and formats. This is not a current retail inventory. 68 records have an unconfirmed concentration; 2 have no perfumer recorded. Existing credits remain catalog entries unless separately verified.
68 fragrances in this catalog68 fragrance names17 perfumers
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The fragrance collection.
68 of 68 fragrances · 12 shown · Page 4 of 6Lipstick Rose Hair Mist
1 version shown · 1 in this catalog
Frederic Malle
Lipstick Rose Hair Mist
Powdery · Violet · Rose.
Lipstick Rose Limited Edition 2018
1 version shown · 1 in this catalog
Frederic Malle
Lipstick Rose Limited Edition 2018
Powdery · Rose · Musky.
Lys Mediterranee
1 version shown · 1 in this catalog
Frederic Malle
Lys Mediterranee
Eau de parfum
White floral · Musky · Marine.
Musc Ravageur
1 version shown · 1 in this catalog
Frederic Malle
Musc Ravageur
Eau de parfum
Warm spicy · Vanilla · Powdery.
Musc Ravageur 20 Ans
1 version shown · 1 in this catalog
Frederic Malle
Musc Ravageur 20 Ans
Warm spicy · Woody · Citrus.
Musc Ravageur Hair Mist
1 version shown · 1 in this catalog
Frederic Malle
Musc Ravageur Hair Mist
Citrus · Woody · Warm spicy.
Musc Ravageur Limited Edition 2018
1 version shown · 1 in this catalog
Frederic Malle
Musc Ravageur Limited Edition 2018
Warm spicy · Vanilla · Powdery.
Musc Ravageur Punk Edition
1 version shown · 1 in this catalog
Frederic Malle
Musc Ravageur Punk Edition
Vanilla · Powdery · Amber.
Music For a While
1 version shown · 1 in this catalog
Frederic Malle
Music For a While
Eau de parfum
Sweet · Fruity · Lavender.
Noir Epices
1 version shown · 1 in this catalog
Frederic Malle
Noir Epices
Fresh spicy · Warm spicy · Rose.
Outrageous!
1 version shown · 1 in this catalog
Frederic Malle
Outrageous!
Citrus · White floral · Green.
Outrageous! Limited Edition 2017
1 version shown · 1 in this catalog
Frederic Malle
Outrageous! Limited Edition 2017
Citrus · Musky · Fresh.
A rose composed around contrast.
Éditions de Parfums Frédéric Malle credits Dominique Ropion for Portrait of a Lady and foregrounds rose, patchouli, sandalwood and incense. The house’s presentation makes the perfumer’s authorship visible, giving the fragrance a creative context beyond its name.
The catalog also lists clove, berries and amber around that rose-and-patchouli core. If your current rose perfume is mostly fresh or fruity, this is a useful contrasting sample. Notice how the incense and woods frame the flowers; a shared rose note does not guarantee a similar overall impression.
Frederic Malle: official reference
Before you choose.
Who composed Portrait of a Lady?
The official house credits Dominique Ropion. Frédéric Malle presents the perfume with that authorship alongside its rose, patchouli, sandalwood and incense notes.
Is Portrait of a Lady a simple fresh rose?
The listed patchouli, incense, woods and spice make it a broader composition. Compare those elements if you are choosing between a fresh rose and a more resinous floral direction.
Does this page include every Frederic Malle fragrance?
This catalog includes 68 records for Frederic Malle. Records can include historical releases and separate editions; the count is not a claim of complete current retail availability.
Parfum Bible editorial guide · Sources checked . Sampling suggestions are editorial comparisons of listed profiles, not firsthand reviews. Catalog coverage does not establish current stock.