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.

The lady is a tramp! After the blaring, elephantesque opening of Frédéric Malle PORTRAIT OF A LADY, I was not surprised in the least to learn that the perfumer was none other than Kenzo JUNGLE L'ELEPHANT creator, Dominique Ropion! Huge opening with a massive blast of patchouli along with incense and rose. The spices are quite a bit tamer here than in L'ELEPHANT, but this is still much more of an oriental than a floral perfume to my nose. I would compare this composition to Juliette Has a Gun VENGEANCE EXTREME, except that PORTRAIT OF A LADY is much sharper (partly due to clove?) and more declarative, even intense. They definitely occupy the same general neighborhood on the grand olfactory map. PORTRAIT OF A LADY is much closer to VENGEANCE EXTREME than to either ... MoreThe lady is a tramp! After the blaring, elephantesque opening of Frédéric Malle PORTRAIT OF A LADY, I was not surprised in the least to learn that the perfumer was none other than Kenzo JUNGLE L'ELEPHANT creator, Dominique Ropion! Huge opening with a massive blast of patchouli along with incense and rose. The spices are quite a bit tamer here than in L'ELEPHANT, but this is still much more of an oriental than a floral perfume to my nose. I would compare this composition to Juliette Has a Gun VENGEANCE EXTREME, except that PORTRAIT OF A LADY is much sharper (partly due to clove?) and more declarative, even intense. They definitely occupy the same general neighborhood on the grand olfactory map. PORTRAIT OF A LADY is much closer to VENGEANCE EXTREME than to either LIPSTICK ROSE or UNE ROSE, the other two Frédéric Malle rose perfumes. The longevity is great and the sillage big enough to make this a wear-at-home-only perfume for me. Very voluptuous and, frankly, unladylike in its brazen, almost animalic sensuality. I like it a lot, I really do. This is a no-holds-barred oriental patchouli perfume with some rose accents. Seems omnisex to me.

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.

Not for me

I am just a regular person--have little knowledge of any of the correct perfume words to use. I bought this for the patchouli but what I got was rose. It is a very strong scent dominated totally by rose, a little goes a long way. I cannot smell a hint of anything else. I put a dab on my wrists yesterday afternoon, so strong I rubbed my wrists with alcohol lens wipes to tone it down. I can still smell it today. I am not a fan of fragrances that can empty a room. I am so happy I did not purchase a regular sized bottle--I will never wear this. Too sweet, too floral, too strong. If you like to smell like roses, and you want a fragrance that stays with you that people will notice this could be for you. Some may describe it as an "old lady" fragrance--not this old lady.

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.