Dolce Amalfi Eau de Parfum vs No.552 Portrait of a Lady Parfum
Dolce Amalfi EDP
| EDP | Concentration | Parfum |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2017 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
No.552 Portrait of a Lady Parfum
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Which Should You Buy?
This one's a wildcard. Half the room gets a gourmet bubblegum explosion; the other's plunged into a winter spice wonderland with a potential side of prosciutto. Distinctly Xerjoff, it's a bold scent that's either a love-at-first-sniff or an absolute nope.
Eden's take on Frederic Malle's cult dark rose, Portrait of a Lady. Trades the original's dense, smoky patchouli-incense depth for a lighter, flatter rose-spice blend at a fraction of the price - a fair introduction to the genre rather than a true match for the niche original.
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Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its potent projection and unique, sometimes divisive, character make it less suitable for a quiet office environment. However, its bold, warm, and inviting profile is perfect for dates, evening casual outings, and even slightly formal events, with many reviewers finding it sexy and memorable.
Seasons
Community season votes for Frédéric Malle Portrait of a Lady, the fragrance this is built to match, favour spring, autumn and winter.
Occasions
Wearers put Frédéric Malle Portrait of a Lady, the fragrance this is built to match, at its best for date nights and formal occasions.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean amber, powdery
Adds benzoin and cinnamon, drops apple and cardamom
Where to buy
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