Fragrances inspired by Portrait of a Lady Eau de Parfum
The original
Portrait of a Lady
Frédéric Malle
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedWhat they share
Every one of its 11 notes is in the original, including Rose, Patchouli, Sandalwood
The main difference
Without ambergris and cedar
Our verdict
While both share a rose-patchouli core, Portrait of a Lady distinguishes itself with superior ingredient quality and a smoother, more refined blend.
What they share
Every one of its 11 notes is in the original, including Rose, Patchouli, Sandalwood
The main difference
Without ambergris and cedar
Choose Identity Unique Portrait when
Budget is your primary concern.
Our verdict
While both share a similar rose-patchouli-incense core, Portrait of a Lady distinguishes itself with higher-quality ingredients and refinement.
What they share
Shares 10 of its 11 notes, including Rose, Patchouli, Sandalwood
The main difference
Adds frankincense, drops ambergris and cedar
Choose French Portrait when
You seek a very affordable alternative to a popular scent.
What they share
Every one of its 10 notes is in the original, including Rose, Patchouli, Sandalwood
The main difference
Without amber and ambergris
What they share
Every one of its 13 notes is in the original, including Ylang-Ylang, Rose, Patchouli
The main difference
Without ambergris and cedar
What they share
Every one of its 11 notes is in the original, including Rose, Patchouli, Sandalwood
The main difference
Without ambergris and cedar
What they share
Shares 10 of its 11 notes, including Rose, Patchouli, Sandalwood
The main difference
Adds ambroxan, drops amber and ambergris
What they share
Every one of its 8 notes is in the original, including Rose, Patchouli, Sandalwood
The main difference
Without ambergris and blackcurrant
What they share
Every one of its 10 notes is in the original, including Rose, Patchouli, Sandalwood
The main difference
Without ambergris and cedar
What they share
Every one of its 10 notes is in the original, including Rose, Patchouli, Sandalwood
The main difference
Without ambergris and benzoin
Our verdict
While both fragrances share a rose and patchouli core, Floral Sculpture leans into a jammy sweetness, whereas Portrait of a Lady offers a drier, more incense-driven experience.
What they share
Shares 6 of its 16 notes, including Rose, Musk, Amber
The main difference
Adds blackcurrant and cedar, drops bergamot and carnation
Choose Portfolio Floral Sculpture when
You want an extremely long-lasting rose fragrance.
Our verdict
While both share a rose-patchouli core, Portrait of a Lady leans into a regal, spicy incense, offering a commanding and opulent experience.
What they share
Shares 6 of its 7 notes, including Rose, Patchouli, Sandalwood
The main difference
Adds frankincense, drops amber and ambergris
Choose The Artist No.1 when
You are on a budget but love rose-patchouli scents.
What they share
Shares 6 of its 7 notes, including Rose, Patchouli, Musk
The main difference
Adds spicy notes, drops amber and ambergris
What they share
Shares 6 of its 7 notes, including Rose, Patchouli, Sandalwood
The main difference
Adds frankincense, drops amber and ambergris
What they share
Shares 6 of its 7 notes, including Rose, Patchouli, Musk
The main difference
Adds spicy notes, drops amber and ambergris
What they share
Shares 5 of its 8 notes, including Rose, Patchouli, Vanilla
The main difference
Adds bergamot and jasmine, drops amber and ambergris
Our verdict
While both Portrait of a Lady and Rostracto feature rose, amber, and woody notes, they diverge significantly in overall impression.
What they share
Shares 4 of its 6 notes, including Rose, Cedar, Musk
The main difference
Adds artemisia and canadian fir balsam, drops amber and ambergris
Choose Rostracto when
You want a unique, unconventional rose scent.
Our verdict
While both share rose, sandalwood, and warm, spicy, amber, woody accords, Portrait of a Lady is a refined, mid-priced rose-patchouli masterpiece.
What they share
Shares 2 of its 5 notes, including Rose, Sandalwood
The main difference
Adds frankincense and oud, drops amber and ambergris
Choose The Artist No. 2 when
You want a powerful, long-lasting fragrance.
Scent profile
How we judge a match
We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.
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Inspired-by fragrances. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or produced by Frédéric Malle. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.