Portrait of a Lady 20 Ans
“Portrait of a Lady 20 Ans by Frederic Malle is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women”
The Quick Read
Still under the radar — a amber, warm spicy composition with a woody undertone. Leans feminine in character.
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Launched in 2020 by Frederic Malle and crafted by perfumer Dominique Ropion, Portrait of a Lady 20 Ans is an Oriental Floral fragrance that captures the essence of warm spices and powdery woods. The composition opens with bright black currant and raspberry, giving way to a heart of rose and clove, before settling into a base of sandalwood, patchouli, incense, benzoin, amber, and musk. This blend creates an atmosphere that is both comforting and enigmatic, evoking the lasting elegance of Frederic Malle’s niche fragrances.
Composition & Character
Notes Pyramid
Top
Opening
Heart
The Soul
How It Wears
Application Tips
Apply this fragrance to pulse points for a long-lasting effect. The powdery and musky base notes will bloom over time, so a light application is recommended. It pairs well with evening wear but can also complement daytime looks due to its balanced warmth.
Dominique Ropion
Founding perfumer · 344 fragrances · French
Dominique Ropion is a daring perfectionist, a true inventor. The risks he takes are invariably accompanied by a relentless pursuit of exact olfactory balance and flawless composition. His perfumes are like great architectural feats: in the same way that a bridge, whose seemingly miraculous suspension of weight is in fact a harnessing of counteracting forces, Dominique often balances excessive doses of powerful ingredients with meticulously-measured, subtler accords, until the composition holds up on its own. A good perfume, he likes to say, must always appear obvious.
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Designer Frederic Malle
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The story behind the bottle.
The soft hum of an afternoon in a cozy Parisian apartment, where the scent of incense and warm spices lingers in the air.
Fig. 01 — Portrait of a Lady 20 Ans, Frederic Malle
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