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Frederic Malle Portrait of a Lady vs Tiziana Terenzi Porpora
Portrait of a Lady is the community's favourite of the two.
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Notes
Top
RoseCloveRaspberryBlack CurrantCinnamonRed Berries
Heart
Turkish RosePatchouliIncenseSandalwoodYlang-Ylang
Base
IncenseSandalwoodMuskBenzoinAmberCedarAmbergrisVanilla
Accords
Warm spicy
100%
Amber
84%
Rose
81%
Woody
74%
Patchouli
64%
Balsamic
63%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageStrong
Best Seasons
fallwinterspring
About
Portrait of a Lady by Frederic Malle is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women. Portrait of a Lady was launched in 2010. The nose behind this fragrance is Dominique Ropion. Top notes are Rose, Clove, Raspberry, Black Currant, Cinnamon and Red Berries; middle notes are Turkish Rose, Patchouli, Incense, Sandalwood and Ylang-Ylang; base notes are Incense, Sandalwood, Musk, Benzoin, Amber, Cedar, Ambergris and Vanilla. 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.The notes of this sensual modern classic include Turkish rose, raspberry, black currant, cinnamon, clove, patchouli, sandalwood, incense, ambroxan, benzoin and white musk.Frederic Malle Portrait of a Lady is available in high concentration of perfume from over 50% in bottles of 50 and 100 ml.
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Notes
Top
RoseRaspberryClovesCinnamon
Heart
Bulgarian RoseIncensePatchouliPoppy
Base
MyrrhAmberMuskBenzoinChestnut
Accords
Amber
100%
Warm spicy
87%
Rose
75%
Balsamic
63%
Sweet
54%
Patchouli
53%
Performance
LongevityEternal
SillageStrong
Best Seasons
fallwinterspring
About
Porpora by Tiziana Terenzi is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women and men. Porpora was launched in 2017. The nose behind this fragrance is Paolo Terenzi. Top notes are Rose, Raspberry, Cloves and Cinnamon; middle notes are Bulgarian Rose, Incense, Patchouli and Poppy; base notes are Myrrh, Amber, Musk, Benzoin and Chestnut. "The stylistic pathway of the Moon Collection continues in its many forms, geared to explore confines never reached before in the art of perfume-making, driving us in this dreamlike journey towards cosmic spaces that are ever more mysterious and secret Porpora is the name of the work contained in this precious passion red bottle, decorated with a gilded jewel-shaped cap and depicting the lunar phases with fine lacquers in fiery red. The creation is inspired by the magnificence of the famous Red Moon which sometimes leaps out, in a sudden fiery ball of light, from behind the horizon. Perhaps the most magical and mysterious image of this long trip down memory lane, made by the child in us as we reflect on the most peaceful, carefree period of our lives. Alarm, enthrallment, excitement and wonder when faced with so much magnificence are all enclosed in this precious creation, which opens with a bold top note provided by the Rose Absolute, surrounded by wild forest raspberries and spices, such as cinnamon and cloves. The bouquet of top notes then settles on an irreverent, brave heart, almost throwing all caution to the wind, thanks to an innovative intertwining of the sensual seductive power of Bulgarian Rose and the hypnotic effect of Poppy, contrasted by the mystical strength of incense and patchouli. This fine creation is sustained and characterized to ensure an extraordinary persistence on the skin, by the power of the chestnut wood, amalgamated with resins of Benjamin and Myrrh and enhanced by the mild strength of the precious blend of Oriental & Musk, kept safe for more than thirty years by the Terenzi Family. The olfactory seal for a unique, rare essence." - a note from the brand. Porpora by Tiziana Terenzi is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Porpora was launched in 2017. The nose behind this fragrance is Paolo Terenzi. Top notes are rose, raspberry, cinnamon and cloves; middle notes are bulgarian rose, poppy, incense and patchouli; base notes are chestnut, benzoin, amber, musk and myrrh.
Notes in Common
36% sharedShared (8)
RoseRaspberryCinnamonPatchouliIncenseMuskBenzoinAmber
Only in Portrait of a Lady
CloveBlack CurrantRed BerriesTurkish RoseSandalwoodYlang-YlangCedarAmbergrisVanilla
Only in Porpora
ClovesBulgarian RosePoppyMyrrhChestnut
Rating
4.06vs3.92
Ratings
12,126vs1,022
Concentration
ParfumvsEDP
Launch Year
2010vs2017
Which should I buy?
Portrait of a Lady is the community's favourite of the two.
- Portrait of a Lady is rated higher by the community: 4.06 from 12,126 ratings, against 3.92 from 1,022.
- Longevity votes lean "long lasting" for Portrait of a Lady and "eternal" for Porpora.
- Sillage is comparable: "strong" is the most common vote for both.
- Both are voted best for fall and winter.
- Both houses are luxury (typically $250+), so price won't be the deciding factor.
Buy Portrait of a Lady if you want the higher-rated option; pick Porpora if its note profile reads closer to what you already love wearing.