Frédéric Malle 2025 EDP

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Portrait of a Lady 15th Anniversary

by Dominique Ropion

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Frédéric Malle Portrait of a Lady 15th Anniversary is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2025, created by Dominique Ropion. Portrait of a Lady 15th Anniversary opens with Red Fruits, Rose, Cinnamon, and Clove, settles into a heart of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Ylang-Ylang, and Incense, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Cedar, and Vanilla. Frédéric Malle's Portrait of a Lady 15th Anniversary carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

A modern masterpiece for good reason, this anniversary edition of Portrait of a Lady delivers all the dark, dramatic rose and incense you could ever want. It's a statement, not a whisper.
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Portrait of a Lady 15th Anniversary Eau de Parfum bottle

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

With its long-lasting performance and strong sillage, this isn't a scent for the faint-hearted or for casual settings where it might overpower. It's best reserved for special occasions or evenings out where its dramatic character can truly shine.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove
  • Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil from Clove
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

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

Opening with a bold burst of dark red fruits and spicy clove, this scent quickly deepens into a magnificent, almost brooding rose heart. Incense and patchouli add a smoky, earthy gravitas, whilst hints of sandalwood and ylang-ylang lend a creamy, sophisticated edge. The dry down is a rich tapestry of musk, amber, and vanilla, providing a warm, enveloping finish that lingers beautifully.

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