Portrait of a Lady
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| F | Gender | F |
| 2010 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Samaha
ScentArt
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.
A soft oriental woven from oud, amber, and incense, Samaha leans contemplative rather than projection-heavy. Fruity vanilla touches lighten the dry-down; a winter evening scent for those who prefer their oud quiet.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 1% |
| Floral | 13% | 2% |
| Fruity | 16% | 25% |
| Green | 2% | 5% |
| Sweet | 29% | 26% |
| Warm | 22% | 22% |
| Woody | 17% | 26% |
| Earthy | 12% | 16% |
| Animalic | 11% | 12% |
| Fresh | 6% | 9% |
Mood
Notes
Heart Notes
Heart 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
Oud, incense, and amber center the composition in winter-oriental territory; fall sits naturally alongside as the secondary fit. Spring and summer are too bright for the resinous base to hold its shape.
Occasions
A heavy oriental dry-down and a night-leaning profile favour formal evening wear and dates. The intimate-to-moderate sillage opens some casual range, but office settings sit at the edge of its comfort zone and sport is off the table.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Amber, Smoky accords and Vanilla, Incense notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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