Illustrative — no verified product photo

Portrait of a Lady(2010)

At a glance

One of the house's most celebrated releases, an intense rose-and-patchouli composition by perfumer Dominique Ropion, widely regarded as a modern niche classic.

Did you know? This scent's jasmine note owes its richness to indole — the same compound found, in larger amounts, in feces. Read the full story →

Brand

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle

Launched

2010

Portrait of a Lady is a fragrance from Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle, released in 2010. It opens with Rose, Blackcurrant, and Raspberry, moves into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, and Patchouli, and settles into a base of Vetiver, Sandalwood, Vanilla, Musk, and Amber.

New to top, heart & base notes? Learn how the fragrance pyramid actually works →

Top notes