Dominique RopionThe nose · 344 fragrances · also made La Nuit de L'Homme Bleu Électrique (2021)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Frederic Malle · Sold as feminine
Portrait of a Lady Hair Mist
The subtle sophistication of an artfully styled hairdo in the soft light of a Parisian salon, where the scent of warm spices and incense intermingles with the delicate notes of rose.
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Portrait of a Lady Hair MistLuxury · $250+
53%Similar accords, often for lessVoleur de Roses · L'Artisan ParfumeurPremium tier, $100–250 · shares 6 of its 9 notes8 matches →How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2010 by Frederic Malle, Portrait of a Lady Hair Mist is an Oriental Floral fragrance crafted by Dominique Ropion. This composition opens with the bright freshness of black currant and raspberry, adding a fruity vibrancy that contrasts beautifully with the warm spices like cinnamon and clove. The heart of rose brings a classic floral touch, while patchouli adds earthy depth. The base notes of incense, benzoin, amber, sandalwood, and musk create a smoky, balsamic warmth that lingers softly on skin.
This fragrance is best applied to your hair rather than skin for a gentle diffusion. The fruity top notes are fleeting, so aim for an initial spritz that catches the essence before it fades into the deeper, warmer base notes.
Fig. 01 — Portrait of a Lady Hair Mist, Frederic Malle
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Dominique Ropion
The master of power and poetryDominique Ropion is one of the great perfumers of the modern era — a creator whose work bridges the gap between technical mastery and pure artistic expression.
“I had the idea of adding an exceptional quantity of Turkish rose.”
Dominique Ropion · Frédéric Malle / Nose interview
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Designer Frederic Malle
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Adds vanilla, aromatic and citrus; shares sandalwood and patchouli.
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What people
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Warmly received so far: loved by 50%, disliked or hated by 0%.