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Portrait of a Lady - No.1

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MATCH Perfumes Portrait of a Lady - No.1 is an Eau de Parfum. Portrait of a Lady - No.1 opens with Rose, settles into a heart of Clove, Raspberry, and Blackcurrant, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, and Frankincense. MATCH Perfumes's Portrait of a Lady - No.1 carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

Match Perfumes No.1 dupes Frederic Malle's Portrait of a Lady, an opulent rose-fruit chypre. The Turkish rose opening is a strong match, but the blackcurrant-clove heart is less saturated and the patchouli-frankincense base wears lighter and shorter than the original's dense, radiant sillage.
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  • Opulent
  • Sensual
  • Bold
  • Magnetic
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Portrait of a Lady - No.1 Eau de Parfum bottle
Inspired by
Portrait of a Lady by Frédéric Malle
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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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

Community season votes for Frédéric Malle Portrait of a Lady, the fragrance this is built to match, favour spring, autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Wearers put Frédéric Malle Portrait of a Lady, the fragrance this is built to match, at its best for date nights and formal occasions.

Ingredients and allergens

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Ethics and formulation

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No.1 opens with a rich overdose of Turkish rose, closely echoing Portrait of a Lady's unmistakable rose-forward signature. The heart brings blackcurrant, raspberry and clove together into a juicy, spiced middle that recalls the original's magnetic sensuality, though it comes across a shade lighter and less densely layered. Patchouli, sandalwood and frankincense round out the base, giving a warm, earthy finish similar to the designer scent, but the sillage fades sooner and the trail is noticeably less powerful than the original's famously room-filling presence. It still delivers the bold rose-and-spice mood that made Portrait of a Lady so distinctive, making it a fair way to experience the fragrance's character for special occasions without the niche price, even if the full-bottle-of-rose intensity doesn't quite carry through to the finish.

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