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Nathalie LorsonThe nose · 186 fragrances · also made Gentleman Eau de Parfum Reserve Privee (2022)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Olfactive Studio · Sold as unisex
Autoportrait
A quiet evening in a study, surrounded by books and the warm glow of a reading lamp.
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AutoportraitPremium · $100–250
48%Similar accords, often for lessEncre Noire A L'Extreme · LaliqueMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 4 of its 10 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2011 by Olfactive Studio, Autoportrait is a composition that balances earthy and aromatic elements with smoky warmth. Created by Nathalie Lorson, this fragrance opens with the bright zest of bergamot and elemi before settling into a rich base of benzoin, incense, musk, and oak moss. The interplay between these notes creates a complex profile that reads as both familiar and mysterious — an olfactory self-portrait that is deeply personal yet universally resonant.
Autoportrait has moderate longevity and sillage, so aim for two sprays to ensure the full composition develops. The smoky base notes take time to unfold, making it ideal for an evening when you want a scent that evolves with your mood.
Fig. 01 — Autoportrait, Olfactive Studio
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Nathalie Lorson
The fragrance chameleonNathalie Lorson is a master perfumer at Firmenich and one of the most versatile noses working today.
Designer Olfactive Studio
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The originalAutoportraitOlfactive Studio · Premium · $100–250Lalique · 2015Encre Noire A L'ExtremeShares 4 of its 10 notes$40–100★ 4.21 (8,358)
With Olfactive Studio Loving Sense
Adds musky, powdery and soft spicy; shares bergamot and incense.
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 29%, disliked or hated by 11%.