Portrait of a Lady Eau de Parfum vs Que Chimba! Extrait

Portrait of a Lady

Edp	Concentration	Extrait
F	Gender	U
2010	Year	2025
££	Price Tier	££

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Portrait of a Lady Eau de Parfum

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.

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Our Verdict - Que Chimba! Extrait

Que Chimba! is a divisive, unapologetically bold scent that some will adore and others will find unbearable. It's a loud, vibrant tropical party with an unexpected spicy kick - definitely not for the faint of heart, but addictive for those who connect with its wild energy.

Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus	0%	1%
Floral	13%	14%
Fruity	16%	12%
Green	2%	1%
Sweet	29%	35%
Warm	22%	24%
Woody	17%	15%
Earthy	12%	11%
Animalic	11%	5%
Fresh	6%	6%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

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Que Chimba! Extrait

Notes

Shared Notes

Clove 21% vs 16%

Cinnamon 19% vs 11%

Only in Portrait of a Lady Eau de Parfum

Raspberry 21% Blackcurrant 20% Red Berries 17%

Only in Que Chimba! Extrait

Guava 19% Star Anise 17% Passionfruit 14% Peach 11% Ginger 11%

Shared Notes

Rose 21% vs 18%

Only in Portrait of a Lady Eau de Parfum

Incense 22% Patchouli 22% Sandalwood 19% Ylang-Ylang 16%

Only in Que Chimba! Extrait

Tonka Bean 22% Tobacco 22% Heliotrope 19% Orchid 19%

Shared Notes

Benzoin 17% vs 12%

Amber 17% vs 11%

Ambergris 15% vs 11%

Cedar 15% vs 17%

Vanilla 15% vs 12%

Only in Portrait of a Lady Eau de Parfum

Musk 18%

Only in Que Chimba! Extrait

Sandalwood 17% Patchouli 17%

Accords

Portrait of a Lady Eau de Parfum Que Chimba! Extrait

100%

Warm Spicy

98%

80%

Woody

100%

85%

Amber

60%

Fruity

84%

Tropical

74%

70%

Balsamic

Anis

65%

Powdery

62%

Soft Spicy

62%

Fresh

56%

Patchouli

55%

50%

Smoky

Sweet

49%

Warm Spicy shared

100%

98%

Woody shared

80%

100%

Amber

85%

Fruity shared

60%

84%

Tropical

74%

Balsamic

70%

Anis

65%

Powdery

62%

Soft Spicy

62%

Fresh

56%

Patchouli

55%

Smoky

50%

Sweet

49%

Performance

Portrait of a Lady Eau de Parfum Que Chimba! Extrait

Beast (10+h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Strong

Projection

Strong

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Portrait of a Lady Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

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

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Casual

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.

Que Chimba! Extrait

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Autumn

Also Works:

Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Its exceptional strength and prominent sillage make Que Chimba! too overwhelming for an office scenario. However, its bold, sensual, and playful character, combined with its tropical and spicy notes, makes it perfect for dates and evening casual wear, as noted by several reviewers. It's a bit too much for formal events, and certainly not suited for sport.