Portrait of a Lady
| Edp | Concentration | Extrait |
| F | Gender | U |
| 2010 | Year | 2022 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
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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.
This one's a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair, polarizing pretty much everyone who tries it. If you're a patchouli fiend, get your nose on this audacious beast. If not, steer well clear unless you fancy being sick.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 13% | 14% |
| Fruity | 16% | 16% |
| Green | 2% | 1% |
| Sweet | 29% | 37% |
| Warm | 22% | 9% |
| Woody | 17% | 22% |
| Earthy | 12% | 22% |
| Animalic | 11% | 10% |
| Fresh | 6% | 1% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base 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
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
This is a beast-mode projector, and its intense, divisive scent profile makes it completely unsuitable for the office or sport. It's best reserved for dates or evenings out where its bold character can shine without overwhelming a crowd.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Warm Spicy, Fruity accords and Benzoin, Vanilla notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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