Portrait of a Lady
Frederic MalleEau de Parfum2010
Side by side
Portrait of a Lady vs. Tears
Portrait of a Lady projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| Portrait of a Lady | Tears | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | — |
| Launched | 2010 | 2022 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Dominique Ropion | Mathieu Nardin |
| Best season | Winter | Spring |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Portrait of a Lady
Warm Spicy
Amber
Rose
Woody
Balsamic
Fruity
Patchouli
Smoky
Tears
Floral
Amber
Fresh
Iris
Animalic
Green
Soft Spicy
White Floral
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
RoseTurkish RoseCinnamonRed Berries
Green Cognac OilMandarin orange blossomPink Pepper
Heart
CloveBlackcurrantRaspberryYlang-Ylang
LilacIrisFrankincense
Base
IncenseSandalwoodPatchouliMuskFrankincenseBenzoinAmberAmbergrisCedarVanilla
AmbergrisMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Portrait of a Lady | Tears | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
Portrait of a Lady is rose pushed past comfortable. The Turkish rose doesn't whisper, it insists. Frankincense and patchouli anchor it in something smoky, almost ecclesiastical. Some find it too much.Portrait of a Lady
This is not a crowd-pleaser. The Lilac heart skews vintage, almost nostalgic, while the Cognac opening reads more bourbon than bergamot. Worth sampling before committing, especially if you want.Tears
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Portrait of a Lady | Tears | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.7 oz | $265.99fragrancenet | — |
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