Frédéric Malle 2010 EDP

F ££ Acquired

Portrait of a Lady

by Dominique Ropion

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Frédéric Malle Portrait of a Lady is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2010, created by Dominique Ropion. Portrait of a Lady opens with Red Fruits, Cinnamon, Clove, and Raspberry, settles into a heart of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Rose, and Ylang-Ylang, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Cedar, and Vanilla. Frédéric Malle's Portrait of a Lady carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

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.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sophisticated
  • Sensual
  • Bold
  • Luxurious
  • Mysterious
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Portrait of a Lady 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
Beast (10+h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

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.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

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.

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
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla
  • 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

Portrait of a Lady opens with a burst of Turkish rose, drenched in ripe raspberry and blackcurrant, their natural sweetness quickly enveloped by a cloud of clove, cinnamon, and smoky incense. The fragrance blossoms into a heart dominated by velvety patchouli, swirled with creamy sandalwood and balsamic resins. Benzoin and amber lend warmth and depth, while a subtle vanilla-musk base lingers with decadent, dark allure. Majestic, complex, and magnetic, it is the ultimate modern statement rose.

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