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Frederic Malle · Sold as feminine
Portrait of a Lady Limited Edition 2018
The quiet confidence of a woman stepping into her day, where the spicy-sweet notes of cinnamon and rose intertwine with the earthy richness of patchouli and amber.
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Portrait of a Lady Limited Edition 2018Luxury · $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
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The story behind the bottle.
Dominique Ropion crafted Portrait of a Lady Limited Edition 2018 for Frederic Malle in 2018, breathing new life into an already beloved composition. The fragrance opens with the bright and fruity notes of black currant and raspberry, which immediately create a sense of freshness and vitality. As these top notes settle, they give way to the warm embrace of cinnamon and cloves, adding a spicy depth that feels both comforting and intriguing. At its heart, Portrait of a Lady Limited Edition 2018 is defined by its rich rose and incense accord, which melds seamlessly into a base of patchouli, sandalwood, benzoin, amber, and musk. This creates an enveloping warmth that lingers on the skin long after it’s applied.
Apply Portrait of a Lady Limited Edition 2018 to pulse points for a lingering effect. The fragrance’s longevity is best appreciated when it's allowed time to develop on the skin, so a few sprays in the morning will carry you through until evening.
Fig. 01 — Portrait of a Lady Limited Edition 2018, 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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What people
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Warmly received so far: loved by 57%, disliked or hated by 22%.