Carlisle
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | F |
| 2015 | Year | 2010 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Portrait of a Lady
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
A regal, intoxicating blend of spiced apple and creamy vanilla swirled with dark patchouli. Carlisle is a statement scent for those who want to be noticed and enveloped in plush sophistication.
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.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 1% | 0% |
| Floral | 14% | 13% |
| Fruity | 15% | 16% |
| Green | 3% | 2% |
| Sweet | 37% | 29% |
| Warm | 25% | 22% |
| Woody | 9% | 17% |
| Earthy | 17% | 12% |
| Animalic | 4% | 11% |
| Fresh | 6% | 6% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Carlisle's rich vanilla, patchouli, and spicy gourmand notes shine in cool to cold weather, making it ideal for fall and winter. The heavy, opulent composition can be cloying in high heat but feels comforting and enveloping in spring evenings.
Occasions
Carlisle projects strongly and delivers a luxurious, seductive presence, best suited for evening dates and formal events. Its intensity may overwhelm in close office environments or gym settings.
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.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Warm Spicy, Fruity, Woody accords and Vanilla, Patchouli notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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