PORTRAIT OF A LADY

Frederic Malle

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4.0

33 reviews
58%
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    4.0
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    Nosina

    13 years ago

    My skin usually "eats" fragances. This one is very special. I get the initial whow effect with a single spritz, then a very dry skelettal rose with a dark patchouli dress that vanishes from sight...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinSensitive, Other

    HairBrunette

    EyesGreen

    3.0
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    rebemdee

    13 years ago

    It has a very strong rose scent which I don't enjoy. It's just not right for me. It is soft and pretty, but I prefer spicier, more unisex scents.

    About reviewer (383 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinNormal, Other, Cool

    HairBrunette, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    babsvs

    13 years ago

    Portrait of a Lady is a complex and sometimes unexpected olafactory essay on rose, patchouli, berries, sandalwood and spices. Throughout its very distinct phases it remains dry and clear. The...

    About reviewer (58 reviews)

    Age56 & Over

    SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBlond, Other, Other

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    fabulyss

    13 years ago

    I don't quite know how to put this...this fragrance creeps me out. It smells like rock n roll combined with the scent of a movie villain. I know that sounds non-sensical, but that's what it...

    About reviewer (149 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Other, Other

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    ifthe

    13 years ago

    There is certainly a duality to Portrait of a lady. It’s at once dark and mysterious, yet radiant; somber and reserved yet sensual. Like light filtered through a brocade lampshade. It opens...

    About reviewer (371 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Other, Not Sure

    HairOther, Other, Other

    EyesHazel

    4.0
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    reikigoddess

    13 years ago

    Very different comments and associations w/this scent. My experience has been different from most of what I'm reading here. This stuff is very strong (arguably too strong), not overly dry, and...

    About reviewer (178 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral

    HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBlue

    3.0
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    amlang

    13 years ago

    Thick rose, framed with patchouli. Well-edited: nothing extra and no distractions. There are many rose/patchouli combos out there, so Portrait is not a very inventive combination. However, if...

    About reviewer (73 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesGreen

    1.0
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    roxana

    14 years ago

    UGGGHH!!! Cloying rose and synthetic raspberry an hour after spraying. Gave me a migraine in the hour it took to get home and wash off. Did not come off either. Nasty nasty smell.

    About reviewer (4 reviews)

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    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

    3.0
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    chrystelica

    14 years ago

    My skin amplifies the patchouli, and rose is prominent in the top notes. Overall it has a semi-generic 'clean' structure, and too much fruity raspberry to be classified as a chypre. The oud adds a...

    About reviewer (255 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinDry, Other, Warm

    HairOther, Other, Other

    EyesOther

    3.0
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    SensualSusanna

    14 years ago

    Portrait of a Lady opens with cool blast of Christmas tree & lush roses!! Reminds me of a gorgeous Christmas holiday centerpiece of balsam and roses... with little cranberries and holly leaves. ...

    About reviewer (636 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBrunette, Other, Medium

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    Wyrmiax

    14 years ago

    Rose potpourri done hippie-style, with patchouli. Except for a brief juicy blast of fruit at the beginning, this fragrance is dry to the point of being dessicated. Would work better as a room...

    About reviewer (545 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinVery Oily, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Straight, Medium

    EyesHazel

    2.0
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    mariekel

    14 years ago

    I would love to write a descriptive review but I can barely smell a thing -- this stuff disappears within minutes, even on a blotter. All I get is a faint dry rose tempered with a dash of...

    About reviewer (2 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinOther, Other, Not Sure

    HairOther, Other, Other

    EyesOther

    4.0
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    KelseyP

    14 years ago

    I like it, but I don't love it. The first hour smells much like cabaret to me - maybe a bit stronger with that brilliant woody rose. The middle does have a lovely dusty patchouli like coromandel,...

    About reviewer (533 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Cool

    HairBlond, Straight, Medium

    EyesBlue

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