Portrait of a Lady
Frederic MalleEau de Parfum2010
Side by side
Portrait of a Lady vs. Le Mat
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
The essentials
At a glance
| Portrait of a Lady | Le Mat | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Extrait de Parfum |
| Launched | 2010 | 2014 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Dominique Ropion | Anne‑Sophie Behaghel |
| Best season | Winter | Winter |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Portrait of a Lady
Warm Spicy
Amber
Rose
Woody
Balsamic
Fruity
Patchouli
Smoky
Le Mat
Warm Spicy
Fresh Spicy
Rose
Herbal
Patchouli
Woody
Sweet
Floral
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Turkish RoseCinnamonRed Berries
CloveBlack PepperNutmeg
Heart
BlackcurrantCloveRaspberryYlang-Ylang
Algerian GeraniumRose
Base
IncensePatchouliSandalwoodMuskFrankincenseBenzoinAmberAmbergrisCedarVanilla
Spanish ImmortelleCashmere WoodPatchouli Leaf
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Portrait of a Lady | Le Mat | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
Dominique Ropion builds this like a composer. The rose does not bloom gradually; it arrives and refuses to leave. The drydown is where patience pays off.Portrait of a Lady
What makes Le Mat worth your attention is the geranium. It doesn't soften the way you'd expect in a rose-patchouli base. It pushes back. The result is a fragrance that smells confident without being.Le Mat
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Portrait of a Lady | Le Mat | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.7 oz | $265.99fragrancenet | — |
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