Portrait of a Lady
Description
Portrait of a Lady by Frédéric Malle is a modern rose chypre and a celebrated creation by Dominique Ropion. Well known in the niche fragrance community, it pairs rich rose with earthy patchouli and smoky incense. Raspberry adds a tart sweetness, while cumin and pink pepper bring a spicy warmth. The rose and patchouli share the spotlight, giving the fragrance its distinctive dark, velvety character.
Named after Henry James’s novel, Portrait of a Lady has become a modern classic. More than fifteen years after its creation, it was inducted into The Fragrance Foundation Hall of Fame for its lasting influence on perfumery. Warm labdanum rounds out the rose, patchouli, and incense, adding to its richness. It’s bold and memorable, with plenty to appreciate each time you wear it.
Perfumer
Dominique Ropion
Perfume Notes
Raspberry, Pink Pepper, Cumin, Rose, Patchouli, Labdanum, Incense
Available as fragrance samples and decants in glass spray atomizers. Each fragrance is hand-decanted from genuine, authentic originals. Purchases do not include the original bottle.
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About Perfume Decants
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- They contain the exact same perfume as the full-size bottle, simply offered in smaller sizes for sampling and wear testing.
- Decants allow you to experience a fragrance over time before committing to a full bottle.
- All decants at The Wear Test are carefully measured and hand-filled from original bottles.
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The Wear Test Standard
- All fragrance samples are hand-decanted from authentic bottles into glass spray atomizers—ideal for sampling, travel, or gifting.
- Purchases do not include the full bottle.
- The Wear Test is an independent retailer and is not affiliated with any featured fragrance brands.