Is Al Haramain Perfumes Portfolio Floral Sculpture a dupe of Frédéric Malle Portrait of a Lady?
Portrait of a Lady EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | F |
| 2010 | Year | 2019 |
| $$ | Price Tier | $$ |
Portfolio Floral Sculpture EDP
While both fragrances share a rose and patchouli core, Floral Sculpture leans into a jammy sweetness, whereas Portrait of a Lady offers a drier, more incense-driven experience. Floral Sculpture's performance is nuclear, but its scent profile is inconsistent across batches. Portrait of a Lady offers a smoother, more refined experience with guaranteed quality, but at a higher price point. If you crave a potent, ultra-sweet rose and are willing to gamble, Floral Sculpture might appeal. But for a sophisticated, reliably elegant rose, Portrait of a Lady is the clear choice.
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Portrait of a Lady
- Portfolio Floral Sculpture
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
- You prefer a refined, incense-touched rose.
- Quality consistency is your top priority.
- You want a more sophisticated, less sweet fragrance.
- You appreciate the artistry of Frédéric Malle.
- You want an extremely long-lasting rose fragrance.
- You enjoy a very sweet, jammy rose scent.
- You are looking for a more affordable alternative.
- Nuclear projection is a must for you.
A regal, resinous rose wrapped in clove, cinnamon and smoky incense. Opulent, dramatic and long-lasting, with patchouli, benzoin and amber beneath. Made for cool weather and big occasions.
A bold, jammy rose in the vein of Portrait of a Lady: carnation, peony and bergamot over rose and patchouli, on amber, benzoin, ambergris and musk. Big projection and wear that lasts.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Clove
9% share of the perfume
Red Fruits
7% share of the perfume
Blackcurrant
6% share of the perfume
Raspberry
6% share of the perfume
Cinnamon
5% share of the perfume
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Rose
15%
vs
19%
Patchouli
11%
vs
13%
Musk
6%
vs
9%
Amber
4%
vs
11%
Benzoin
4%
vs
8%
Ambergris
1%
vs
6%
Clove
9% share of the perfume
Incense
8% share of the perfume
Red Fruits
7% share of the perfume
Sandalwood
6% share of the perfume
Blackcurrant
6% share of the perfume
Raspberry
6% share of the perfume
Cinnamon
5% share of the perfume
Ylang-Ylang
4% share of the perfume
Vanilla
2% share of the perfume
Cedar
2% share of the perfume
Carnation
13% share of the perfume
Peony
9% share of the perfume
Bergamot
8% share of the perfume
Clove
9% share of the perfume
Red Fruits
7% share of the perfume
Blackcurrant
6% share of the perfume
Raspberry
6% share of the perfume
Cinnamon
5% share of the perfume
Carnation
13% share of the perfume
Peony
9% share of the perfume
Bergamot
8% share of the perfume
Rose
15%
vs
19%
Patchouli
11%
vs
13%
Incense
8% share of the perfume
Sandalwood
6% share of the perfume
Ylang-Ylang
4% share of the perfume
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Clove, incense, amber and rose are rich and warm, so autumn and winter suit it best. A light application can work in spring.
Occasions
Commanding and sensual, it is best for formal events and romantic evenings. It is too bold for an office or sport.
Seasons
A year-round scent - easy to wear in any season.
Occasions
Its exceptional longevity and significant projection make it unsuitable for typical office environments, where it could easily overpower. However, its opulent and bold character makes it a showstopper for formal events and date nights, particularly in cooler weather.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 6 of its 9 notes, including Patchouli, Amber, Musk
Adds bergamot and carnation, drops blackcurrant and cedar
Where to buy
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