Portrait of a Lady
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Description
Frederic Malle is a true perfume connoisseur and creator of the Editions de Parfums niche” fragrances without compromise" collection. His line consists of 19 amazing perfumes so far, all developed by, according to the Malle, the top ten noses of the world.
The collection expands in November with a new edition named Portrait of a Lady, signed by the famous perfumer Dominique Ropion. Dominique Ropion created the following collection of fragrances: Vetiver Extraordinaire, Carnal Flower, Geranium Pour Monsieur and Une Fleur de Cassie. Portrait of a Lady is named after the novel by Henry James from the 1881. The perfume deals with rose note and spices in a new, modern way that varies between the oriental and chypre theme with patchouli, natural and intense, dominating the heart of the composition.
Portrait of a Lady is a modern, elegant and unusual expression of the Victorian novel, its heroine, Isabel Archer, her fate and the quest for freedom. She smells of dark roses, mystical and intense. Frederic Malle Portrait of a Lady is available in high concentration of perfume from over 50% in bottles of 50 and 100 ml. Portrait of a Lady was launched in 2010.
Frederic Malle Portrait of a Lady Perfume Notes
The perfume notes of this sensual modern classic include Turkish rose, raspberry, black currant, cinnamon, clove, patchouli, sandalwood, incense, ambroxan, benzoin and white musk.
Important info: Here, we sell decants only. Frederic Malle Portrait of a Lady fragrance sample is a hand-decanted perfume sample from the original licensed design house fragrance. The original bottle on the main picture is not for sale, it just shows the original bottle from which perfume will be decanted. Therefore, the customer will receive the authentic scent poured from the original bottle into a new sterile vial.
Portrait of a Lady by Frederic Malle: A Symphony of Dark Roses and Spice
The Visionary Art of Frederic Malle
Frederic Malle is widely regarded as a true perfume connoisseur, a curator who revolutionized the industry with his Editions de Parfums collection. Operating under the philosophy of creating "fragrances without compromise," Malle collaborates with the world's top ten noses to produce scents that are unconstrained by marketing budgets or focus groups. The result is a line of 19 amazing perfumes that stand as pillars of modern olfactory art. Among these masterpieces lies a fragrance that redefined the use of rose in perfumery: Portrait of a Lady.
A Modern Classic by Dominique Ropion
Launched in 2010, Portrait of a Lady is signed by the famous perfumer Dominique Ropion, the genius nose behind other iconic scents in the collection such as Vetiver Extraordinaire, Carnal Flower, Geranium Pour Monsieur, and Une Fleur de Cassie. This fragrance represents a new, modern era for the brand, bridging the gap between oriental and chypre themes with unparalleled sophistication.
The Inspiration: Isabel Archer's Quest for Freedom
Named after the celebrated 1881 novel by Henry James, this perfume is an olfactory interpretation of the Victorian novel's heroine, Isabel Archer. It captures her fate and her spirited quest for freedom. The scent profile is not a traditional floral; rather, it is a modern, elegant, and unusual expression that smells of dark roses—mystical, intense, and deeply moving. It is a fragrance for those who appreciate a narrative within their scent, evoking a sense of mystery and timeless elegance.
Fragrance Notes and Composition
At the heart of the composition is a daring overdose of Turkish rose, balanced perfectly by intense patchouli and spices. The fragrance deals with these notes in a revolutionary way, creating a scent that feels both vintage and avant-garde. Boasting an incredibly high concentration of perfume—over 50%—this scent offers exceptional longevity and sillage.
The sensual notes of this modern classic include:
- Top Notes: Raspberry, Black Currant, Cinnamon, Clove, Turkish Rose
- Heart Notes: Patchouli, Sandalwood, Incense
- Base Notes: Ambroxan, Benzoin, White Musk
Explore the depth of this masterpiece and let its dark, mystical rose embrace your senses at Fragrances Line
Fragrancesline specializes in providing meticulously prepared decants and samples from an extensive portfolio of fine fragrances. Our process ensures the integrity of each scent, as it is expertly transferred from the original flacon to a new, sterile glass atomizer. This service offers our clientele the opportunity to thoroughly trial a fragrance before committing to a full-size purchase, ensuring a confident and informed selection of their signature scent.
To help you explore our collection, we offer sample sizes of 1ml, 2ml, 5ml, 8ml and 10ml. The appearance of the bottles pictured above may vary slightly from the ones we are currently using for decanting; however, we guarantee that the volumes will always be as stated.
Please Note: Unlike our 2ml, 5ml, 8ml and 10ml bottles, our 1ml samples do not come with a spray. Instead, they are equipped with a small dabber wand for a more delicate application to the skin.