Is Maison Alhambra The Artist No.1 a dupe of Frédéric Malle Portrait of a Lady?

Portrait of a Lady EDP

Frédéric Malle by Dominique Ropion Original Acquired

The Artist No.1 EDP

Maison Alhambra   Inspired Acquired
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Portrait of a Lady Eau de Parfum bottle Portrait of a Lady EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2010 Year 2022
$$ Price Tier $
The Artist No.1 Eau de Parfum bottle The Artist No.1 EDP
Our Verdict

While both share a rose-patchouli core, Portrait of a Lady leans into a regal, spicy incense, offering a commanding and opulent experience. The Artist No.1, however, presents a bolder, arguably more challenging interpretation-some find a dill pickle nuance amidst the rose and patchouli. The key difference lies in their complexity and boldness. Portrait of a Lady is a refined statement, while The Artist No.1 is a daring gamble. Consider your tolerance for risk and your budget.

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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Choose Portrait of a Lady if...
  • You prefer a refined and classic rose-patchouli blend.
  • You appreciate incense and a touch of spice.
  • You want a perfume that exudes confidence and elegance.
  • You are willing to invest in a high-quality fragrance.
Choose The Artist No.1 if...
  • You are on a budget but love rose-patchouli scents.
  • You enjoy fragrances with a unique, challenging edge.
  • You don't mind a polarizing scent profile.
  • You want to experiment with a bolder interpretation.
Our Verdict - Portrait of a Lady EDP
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.
Acquired
Our Verdict - The Artist No.1 EDP
A natural-smelling rose lit with clove, raspberry and blackcurrant, then deepened by patchouli, sandalwood and frankincense. Strong, dark and balsamic, a rose for people who want some mystery.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How they compare
Portrait of a Lady EDP A The Artist No.1 EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Portrait of a Lady EDP
The Artist No.1 EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Rose Rose 15% vs 24%
Patchouli Patchouli 11% vs 18%
Clove Clove 9% vs 15%
Sandalwood Sandalwood 6% vs 8%
Blackcurrant Blackcurrant 5% vs 10%
Raspberry Raspberry 5% vs 7%
Only in Portrait of a Lady
Incense Incense 8% Red Fruits Red Fruits 7% Musk Musk 7% Cinnamon Cinnamon 5% Amber Amber 5% Benzoin Benzoin 5% Ylang-Ylang Ylang-Ylang 4% Vanilla Vanilla 2% Cedar Cedar 2% Ambergris Ambergris 1%
Only in The Artist No.1
Frankincense Frankincense 16%
Only in Portrait of a Lady
Clove Clove 9% Red Fruits Red Fruits 7% Blackcurrant Blackcurrant 6% Raspberry Raspberry 6% Cinnamon Cinnamon 5%
Only in The Artist No.1
Rose Rose 24%
Only in Portrait of a Lady
Rose Rose 15% Patchouli Patchouli 12% Incense Incense 8% Sandalwood Sandalwood 6% Ylang-Ylang Ylang-Ylang 4%
Only in The Artist No.1
Clove Clove 15% Blackcurrant Blackcurrant 10% Raspberry Raspberry 7%
Only in Portrait of a Lady
Musk Musk 7% Amber Amber 5% Benzoin Benzoin 5% Vanilla Vanilla 2% Cedar Cedar 2% Ambergris Ambergris 1%
Only in The Artist No.1
Patchouli Patchouli 18% Frankincense Frankincense 16% Sandalwood Sandalwood 9%

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

Portrait of a Lady The Artist No.1
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Portrait of a Lady

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Clove, incense, amber and rose are rich and warm, so autumn and winter suit it best. A light application can work in spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Commanding and sensual, it is best for formal events and romantic evenings. It is too bold for an office or sport.

The Artist No.1

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Clove, patchouli and frankincense give it the weight of winter and autumn. Spring evenings can carry it, but summer heat would crowd out the rose.

Occasions

Also Works:
Date Casual Formal

Dates and formal evenings show off its depth and long trail. It overpowers a small office and is not made for sport.

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.

Overall scent match
86%
Key Similarities

Shares 6 of its 7 notes, including Patchouli, Sandalwood, Clove

Key Differences

Adds frankincense, drops amber and ambergris

Where to buy

Portrait of a Lady EDP
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