Portrait of a Lady
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| F | Gender | U |
| 2010 | Year | 2012 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Dangerous Complicity
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Which Should You Buy?
A regal rose cloaked in spicy incense and velvet patchouli, Portrait of a Lady is commanding, opulent, and deeply sensual. Not for the timid, but unforgettable for those who want to leave a legacy.
Skip the 'Dangerous' bit, love. This is a subtle, surprisingly conventional scent from ELDO, more of a cozy fireside cocktail than a forbidden fruit. It's safe, wearable, and for some, utterly forgettable - a divisive one, but those who love it, really love it.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 1% |
| Floral | 13% | 17% |
| Fruity | 16% | 10% |
| Green | 2% | 4% |
| Sweet | 29% | 24% |
| Warm | 22% | 18% |
| Woody | 17% | 24% |
| Earthy | 12% | 11% |
| Animalic | 11% | 11% |
| Fresh | 6% | 5% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
The rich, spicy, and ambery character is ideal for cooler weather, with opulent rose and incense blooming in fall and winter. It can work in spring when applied lightly, but is often too intense for hot summer days.
Occasions
This commanding, sensual fragrance is best suited for formal events or romantic evenings, where its projection and complexity shine. Its boldness can overwhelm in professional or sporty settings.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its intimate sillage and moderate longevity make it suitable for close-quarters like dates and casual wear. It's too subdued for formal events and completely wrong for sport, but could work subtly in an office setting if applied lightly.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Warm Spicy, Fruity accords and Ylang-Ylang, Patchouli notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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