Frederic Malle
Portrait of a Lady
What Portrait of a Lady smells like
Profound Turkish rose draped in clove and amber incense, evoking a masterpiece of shadowed drama, for the sovereign's late-night entrance.
Feels like
Sipping mulled wine by a fireplace · A bouquet of dark, velvety roses in a dimly lit room · The lingering scent of church incense on old wood · Patchouli earth after a light rain · Spiced berries simmering on a stove · A vintage leather-bound book with dried rose petals
Mood: Elegant, Mysterious, Confident, Introspective, Dramatic
Where to wear it: Grand opera house, Velvet-draped private club, Candlelit winter dinner, Exclusive art exhibition
Main accords
warm-spicy, amber, rose, woody, patchouli, balsamic, fruity, smoky, floral, powdery
Notes
Top notes: Rose, Clove, Raspberry, Black Currant, Cinnamon, Red Berries
Heart notes: Turkish Rose, Patchouli, Incense, Sandalwood, Ylang-Ylang
Base notes: Incense, Sandalwood, Musk, Benzoin, Amber, Cedar, Ambergris, Vanilla