Lipstick Rose is one of the Frederic Malle scents I had heard of before purchasing the discovery set, and one that I really wanted to try. I often really enjoy vintage cosmetic iris scents, so I was optimistic. This is more light and gentle than I was expecting, but it is a vintage, powdery floral. the notes behind the scent are violet, grapefruit, rose, iris, raspberry, vanilla and white musk. As expected, I do get the iris, and the violet and rose are there are the top, but seem to fade a little with the dry down. There also remains a sweetness from the raspberry and vanilla. It's a very lovely blend. It's probably not my favorite iris/lipstick scent, but it is nice. It's more feminine and delicate than some others I've tried. I think longevity may be a bit of an ... MoreLipstick Rose is one of the Frederic Malle scents I had heard of before purchasing the discovery set, and one that I really wanted to try. I often really enjoy vintage cosmetic iris scents, so I was optimistic. This is more light and gentle than I was expecting, but it is a vintage, powdery floral. the notes behind the scent are violet, grapefruit, rose, iris, raspberry, vanilla and white musk. As expected, I do get the iris, and the violet and rose are there are the top, but seem to fade a little with the dry down. There also remains a sweetness from the raspberry and vanilla. It's a very lovely blend. It's probably not my favorite iris/lipstick scent, but it is nice. It's more feminine and delicate than some others I've tried. I think longevity may be a bit of an issue (though other reviewers out there say not), because I feel like it's already fading after only an hour and a half. I may just be going noseblind.. pollen in the air certainly is an issue at the moment! This is definitely worth a sniff!

Portrait of a lady is a modern day masterpiece. This stunning fragrance contains notes of rose, black currant and sandalwood. Rose is the dominant note here, it is dark and sultry. Not for the faint of heart. I can see an elegant ballerina dousing herself in this fragrance before a performance of Swan Lake. Devastatingly feminine and opulent, you will be remembered fondly while wearing portrait of a lady. The longevity is wild, I got 8 hours out of the perfume. It could be smelled on my jacket the next day. I highly recommend this scent to all.

I was sent a free sample of Frederic Malle Portrait of a Lady Parfum. l was so disappointed, l found it scent to be an overly strong floral fragrance with a heavy musk. Even when l only applied a small amount it was just massively overwhelming. I couldn’t comment on how well it lasted, as l had to wash it off. Unfortunately this is definite no for me, and l wouldn’t recommend. It’s Fragrance story: A cross between a couture evening dress and the tales of 1001 nights, Portrait of a Lady is undoubtedly the perfume containing the strongest-ever dosage of rose essence and patchouli heart. Perfumer Dominique Ropion composed an scent based on an accord of benzoin, cinnamon, sandalwood and, above all, patchouli, musk and frankincense. A perfume evocative of sensuous beauty ... MoreI was sent a free sample of Frederic Malle Portrait of a Lady Parfum. l was so disappointed, l found it scent to be an overly strong floral fragrance with a heavy musk. Even when l only applied a small amount it was just massively overwhelming. I couldn’t comment on how well it lasted, as l had to wash it off. Unfortunately this is definite no for me, and l wouldn’t recommend. It’s Fragrance story: A cross between a couture evening dress and the tales of 1001 nights, Portrait of a Lady is undoubtedly the perfume containing the strongest-ever dosage of rose essence and patchouli heart. Perfumer Dominique Ropion composed an scent based on an accord of benzoin, cinnamon, sandalwood and, above all, patchouli, musk and frankincense. A perfume evocative of sensuous beauty that attracts people like a magnet. A modern classic. ▫️Style: Woody, crisp, citrus, fruity. ▫️Notes: Rose, red fruits, cinnamon, benzoin, incense, patchouli, sandalwood, castoreum. ▫️Mood: Sensuous, magnetic.

A decidedly manly scent with a spicy-warm gourmand character, very

A decidedly manly scent with a spicy-warm gourmand character, very charismatic and classy. You will get flattering glances. Safe to wear, nothing cloying about it. In fact, when I first smelled it from a test strip, it felt like shoe polish to my nose. On contact with skin, though, it turns orgasmic you'll want to sniff it all day long. It is a very cunning mix, dominated by the bittery-aromatic trio of maraschino cherry, almond and leather. A touch of sweetness from vanilla and tonka beans, and a generous dose of red-hot spice bring in a sense of all things yummy, without getting explicitly culinary. All of this in a smooth, unified olfactory impulse. The staying power is tremendous. Seducing, potent and addictive, it is a real match for its name.

Delicious, vintage and spry

I smelled this initially and said... this smells like old woman. Sprayed it on a napkin and had hubby smell it. He hated it. Said it STUNK and was too strong. Well... about 10 minutes later hubby went outside to do some yard work. When he came back in he yelled from the front door...BABE, IT SMELLS SO GOOD IN HERE! I CAN SMELL THAT PERFUME ALL THE WAY FROM THE FRONT DOOR. IT SMELLS AMAAAAZING!!This is intense when you first spray because of the amount of rose... but the dry down is DIVINE!!! It's rosy, spicy and powdery. Like nothing else I've ever smelled. Wore it to an event and had people at my dinner table almost falling over themselves saying how good I smelled! It is my sophisticated signature scent.

Excellent

I was skeptical about purchasing for a number of reasons. I don't usually purchase fragrances on MyPerfumeShop due to my fear of getting fakes and the price is usually better on fragrance discounters websites. Also, with all the reformulation talk and suggestions that the new batches were inferior to the old ones, I really wanted the older version of this. The price also made me suspicious. Why was it 70 when it was 100 everywhere else? Well, I bought it and I LOVE it. It appears to be the real deal and it smells amazing. If this is inferior to the previous version then I need that older batch even more now because this was a 10 out of 10 for me. It is not a beast-mode fragrance but would be perfect for a date night or a formal event. Longevity is 6-8 hours and ... MoreI was skeptical about purchasing for a number of reasons. I don't usually purchase fragrances on MyPerfumeShop due to my fear of getting fakes and the price is usually better on fragrance discounters websites. Also, with all the reformulation talk and suggestions that the new batches were inferior to the old ones, I really wanted the older version of this. The price also made me suspicious. Why was it 70 when it was 100 everywhere else? Well, I bought it and I LOVE it. It appears to be the real deal and it smells amazing. If this is inferior to the previous version then I need that older batch even more now because this was a 10 out of 10 for me. It is not a beast-mode fragrance but would be perfect for a date night or a formal event. Longevity is 6-8 hours and projection is moderate for me.

I was looking forward to wearing this scent as the

I was looking forward to wearing this scent as the DNA appealed to me and I heard many good reviews of it. Unfortunately the bottle is not the one shown in the product images. The bottle you receive has a black cap with silver label and it is the reformulated version of L'homme Ideal EDP. Basically it became a skin scent after 1 hour. The scent itself had a hint of cherry and some incense. I didn't get any almond which is supposed to be a dominant note in the Ideal line. Nor did I smell any other notes that are listed on Fragrantica. Thoroughly disappointimg for the asking price and needless to say I returned it. I'm not sure why some companies are reformulating their fragrances to reduce performance....and STILL charging the same price.

Most beautiful scent I’ve ever smelt

This is the most expensive perfume I’ve ever bought. I was searching for a rose type scent that reminded me of that childhood rose smell. This is that scent plus everything else. It is sophisticated, lovely and divine. It lingers all day & leaves behind a heavenly trail. I always get asked what I’m wearing. I wish I could wear it daily but it’s too expensive, totally worth it though. Makes me feel feminine, beautiful and alluring. Wraps you in a delicious embrace that takes hold all day or night. I’ll catch whiffs of this all day on myself & smile. ;)

The line is fantastic

The L'homme Ideal line is just fantastic, I own 4 different version & love each one. For me personally they last for most of the day. If your a smoker just spray a bit extra as that will diminish almost any cologne you wear & not make it last as long. While I do wear a lot of stuff this smell is very different then most things out there. I do rotate this out with the other version. As I mentioned before I find each one fantastic. If you can sample it first I would do so, as this scent profile may not be for everyone, but everyone should give it a try. I don't care about season because I will wear what ever I like when ever I like. So for me I could use this in every season of the year.

Very Classy and Unique Fragrance

Absolutely love it! Blind bought this and it has become my daily scent for the winter. I smell a cherry coke and nutty soft leather on the opening, and it dries down to a soft woody almond milk scent after a couple of hours. 3 sprays around the neck and a couple of sprays on the shoulders lasts me a good 7hrs. Projection is mid and I get a 2-3ft projection for the first 2hrs and it stays around a foot for the remainder of the 7hrs for me. If you're the type that likes that "Beast Mode" fragrance, you're gonna be disappointed. This is subtle, classy, and an inviting type scent meant more for events like a wedding, intimate gatherings, and can work for dates. With that being said, it can also make a great signature scent that can be used for all seasons. One of my ... MoreAbsolutely love it! Blind bought this and it has become my daily scent for the winter. I smell a cherry coke and nutty soft leather on the opening, and it dries down to a soft woody almond milk scent after a couple of hours. 3 sprays around the neck and a couple of sprays on the shoulders lasts me a good 7hrs. Projection is mid and I get a 2-3ft projection for the first 2hrs and it stays around a foot for the remainder of the 7hrs for me. If you're the type that likes that "Beast Mode" fragrance, you're gonna be disappointed. This is subtle, classy, and an inviting type scent meant more for events like a wedding, intimate gatherings, and can work for dates. With that being said, it can also make a great signature scent that can be used for all seasons. One of my favorite in my small collection and I give thus fragrance a 4.7 out of 5.