Al Haramain Perfumes 2019 EDP

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Portfolio Floral Sculpture

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Al Haramain Perfumes Portfolio Floral Sculpture is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2019. Portfolio Floral Sculpture opens with Bergamot, Peony, and Carnation, settles into a heart of Patchouli and Rose, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Benzoin, and Ambergris. Al Haramain Perfumes's Portfolio Floral Sculpture carries an Acquired verdict, a floral-led wear.

This one is a divisive beast. Many reckon it's a stellar Portrait of a Lady dupe with nuclear performance, others get nothing but bitter green or even gasoline. If you land on a good batch, expect a bold, jammy rose that lasts for days, but prepare for a potential reformulation lottery.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Bright
  • Elegant
  • Energetic
  • Feminine
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Portfolio Floral Sculpture Eau de Parfum bottle
Inspired by
Portrait of a Lady by Frédéric Malle
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Portrait of a Lady the original Portfolio Floral Sculpture inspired by

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its exceptional longevity and significant projection make it unsuitable for typical office environments, where it could easily overpower. However, its opulent and bold character makes it a showstopper for formal events and date nights, particularly in cooler weather.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Portfolio Floral Sculpture opens with a bright, peppery kick of bergamot and carnation, quickly joined by rich, jammy rose and earthy patchouli. As it settles, a dark, warm amber and musk embrace the florals, with benzoin adding a touch of balsamic sweetness and ambergris providing a unique, almost gothic touch. It's a sculpture of bold, oriental florals grounded in deep, resinous woods.

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