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 5 of 6Portrait of a Lady
1 version shown · 1 in this catalog
Frederic Malle
Portrait of a Lady
Eau de parfum
Warm spicy · Amber · Rose.
Portrait of a Lady 15th Anniversary
1 version shown · 1 in this catalog
Frederic Malle
Portrait of a Lady 15th Anniversary
Warm spicy · Amber · Woody.
Portrait of a Lady 20 Ans
1 version shown · 1 in this catalog
Frederic Malle
Portrait of a Lady 20 Ans
Amber · Warm spicy · Woody.
Portrait of a Lady Hair Mist
1 version shown · 1 in this catalog
Frederic Malle
Portrait of a Lady Hair Mist
Warm spicy · Amber · Rose.
Portrait of a Lady Limited Edition 2018
1 version shown · 1 in this catalog
Frederic Malle
Portrait of a Lady Limited Edition 2018
Warm spicy · Amber · Fruity.
Promise
1 version shown · 1 in this catalog
Frederic Malle
Promise
Eau de parfum
Woody · Earthy · Rose.
Promise Hair Mist
1 version shown · 1 in this catalog
Frederic Malle
Promise Hair Mist
Woody · Warm spicy · Amber.
Rose & Cuir
1 version shown · 1 in this catalog
Frederic Malle
Rose & Cuir
Eau de parfum
Fresh spicy · Aromatic · Rose.
Sale Gosse by Fanny Bal
1 version shown · 1 in this catalog
Frederic Malle
Sale Gosse by Fanny Bal
Citrus · Aromatic · Fresh spicy.
Superstitious
1 version shown · 1 in this catalog
Frederic Malle
Superstitious
Aldehydic · Amber · White floral.
Superstitious Hair Mist
1 version shown · 1 in this catalog
Frederic Malle
Superstitious Hair Mist
Fruity · Woody · Patchouli.
Synthetic Jungle
1 version shown · 1 in this catalog
Frederic Malle
Synthetic Jungle
Green · White floral · Fresh spicy.
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.