Is Rogue Perfumery Rostracto a dupe of Frédéric Malle Portrait of a Lady?
Portrait of a Lady EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | F |
| 2010 | Year | 2022 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Rostracto EDP
While both Portrait of a Lady and Rostracto feature rose, amber, and woody notes, they diverge significantly in overall impression. Portrait of a Lady is a smooth, opulent, and classic rose-patchouli, projecting confidence and refinement. Rostracto, however, takes a more daring, unconventional path. Its opening is sharp and challenging, leading to a drier, woodier rose experience. If you want a timeless, luxurious rose, go with Portrait of a Lady. But if you're seeking a unique, edgy, and less predictable rose, Rostracto might be your new obsession.
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Portrait of a Lady
- Rostracto
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
- You prefer a classic, luxurious rose fragrance.
- You want a fragrance with strong projection and longevity.
- You appreciate a refined and elegant composition.
- You enjoy patchouli as a key element in rose perfumes.
- You want a unique, unconventional rose scent.
- You enjoy fragrances with a challenging opening.
- You prefer a drier, woodier rose experience.
- You are looking for something more unisex.
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.
This one's a wildcard. Rostracto kicks off with a divisive, almost abrasive opening, then settles into an unusual but captivating woody-rose that's proven to be a love-it-or-hate-it affair. Truly unique, but definitely not a safe blind buy.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Rose
21%
vs
100%
Musk
18%
vs
25%
Benzoin
17%
vs
25%
Cedar
15%
vs
25%
Clove
22%
Patchouli
22%
Incense
22%
Raspberry
21%
Blackcurrant
20%
Cinnamon
19%
Sandalwood
19%
Amber
18%
Red Fruits
17%
Ylang-Ylang
16%
Ambergris
16%
Vanilla
15%
Artemisia
100%
Musk
18%
vs
25%
Benzoin
17%
vs
25%
Cedar
15%
vs
25%
Canadian Fir Balsam
25%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
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
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its moderate projection and longevity make it versatile for some casual wear, and unique enough for a date if you want to stand out. However, the strong, sometimes 'prickly' opening and 'gothic' nature would likely be too much for an office or formal setting, and it has no sporty application.
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.
Shares 4 of its 6 notes, including Rose, Cedar, Musk
Adds artemisia and canadian fir balsam, drops amber and ambergris
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