French Portrait
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| - | Year | 2023 |
| £ | Price Tier | £ |
A Fairy Tale
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This is a seriously polarising scent, with fans raving about its quality and value, while some detractors find it cheap and animalic. If you're after a bold, long-lasting rose and incense bomb at a keen price, this could be your new signature, just sample first.
This one's a mixed bag. Some find it a boozy, woody masterpiece at a bargain price, evoking 'CEO vibes' and a 'rustic wood cabin' fantasy. Others are left cold, smelling only 'pine 2x4' or an unwelcome 'smoker's lounge'. Not one for a blind buy.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 1% | 0% |
| Floral | 9% | 7% |
| Fruity | 10% | 11% |
| Green | 1% | 0% |
| Sweet | 27% | 35% |
| Warm | 25% | 23% |
| Woody | 19% | 23% |
| Earthy | 18% | 18% |
| Animalic | 12% | 7% |
| Fresh | 5% | 3% |
Mood
Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its potent projection and long-lasting nature, coupled with its rich, warm spicy and amber accords, make it less suitable for an office environment. However, these same characteristics, especially the mysterious rose and incense, make it ideal for romantic dates and formal evening events where it can truly shine.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its boozy, woody, and patchouli-heavy profile makes it too bold and potentially distracting for the office. It's best suited for cooler evenings, intimate dates, or formal gatherings where its unique character can shine, rather than casual daytime wear or sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Warm Spicy, Amber, Woody accords and Amber, Patchouli notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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