There are rose fragrances. And then there is Portrait of a Lady — a fragrance so extraordinary it has become the standard against which every other rose perfume is measured.

A baroque, sumptuous and symphonic perfume that required hundreds of trials to balance such an expressive formula, Portrait of a Lady is undoubtedly the perfume containing the strongest ever dosage of rose essence and patchouli heart. Dominique Ropion composed an oriental rose based on an accord of benzoin, cinnamon, sandalwood and above all patchouli, musk and frankincense — a perfume evocative of sensuous beauty that attracts people like a magnet. A modern classic.

The Notes:
Top: Turkish Rose, Raspberry, Blackcurrant, Cinnamon, Clove, Red Berries
Heart: Turkish Rose, Patchouli, Incense, Sandalwood, Ylang Ylang
Base: Incense, Sandalwood, Musk, Benzoin, Amber, Ambergris, Cedar, Vanilla

What makes it special?
Everything. Portrait of a Lady enhances the opulence and voluptuousness of the Turkish rose in extravagant proportions — with this immoderate rose magnified by woody tones, amber and incense, Frederic Malle and Dominique Ropion mark a new stage in the great timeline of perfumery. From this expert craftsmanship there emerges a splendour created to outlast time. The patchouli is not background here — it is the backbone of the entire composition, giving the rose a darkness and depth that transforms it from beautiful into genuinely breathtaking.

The performance is the stuff of legend. One spray lasted well over 30 hours at near full strength on skin — the sillage and longevity are spectacular and the scent smells even better from a distance. This is the fragrance that people on the other side of the room will notice and cannot stop thinking about.

Comes in original sealed manufacturer packaging. Authentic, genuine and ready to wear or gift.

Best worn for evenings, formal events, special occasions and the cooler seasons where its dark rose and incense character feels most magnificent. One spray is all you need — this fragrance does everything else.

Opulent. Timeless. An absolute masterpiece.