The Composition
Note pyramid.
Composed by Dominique Ropion. A feminine fragrance for autumn & winter.
Top notes
the opening- Raspberry
- Cinnamon
- Clove
Heart notes
the soul- Rose
- Patchouli
- Frankincense
Base notes
the trail- Sandalwood
- Benzoin
- Musk
Scent Profile
The fingerprint.
Performance
Wearable in
Main accords
Signature Moodboard
The world this scent lives in.
Honeyed, courtly, bruised petal.
Textures
- — Damp silk
- — Crushed velvet
- — Wet stone
- — Cold stone
- — Resin tear
- — Smoked silk
Materials
Rose absolute · Antique lace · Damask · Frankincense · Limestone · Brushed pewter
Atmosphere
The room
A love letter half-burned on a marble counter
Weather
The air
Soft June evening before a storm
Interior Design
Faded European romance
Faded damask wallpaper, oil portraits, single rose in a cut-glass vase
Season
Autumn · Winter
Wears best in autumn and winter.
City Match
Paris, 6th arrondissement, after rain
Also at home in Florence, Saint Petersburg, Rome.
Literary Match
Duras — The Lover
Wuthering Heights — Brontë · The Lover — Duras
In one line
Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle
Portrait of a Lady — honeyed, courtly, bruised petal.
Imagery courtesy of Unsplash
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Where to buy.
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Try Before You Commit
Available samples.
Trusted Decant Sellers
Available decants.
Layering Ritual
Complete the ritual.
Body oils, candles, and atmosphere chosen to extend Portrait of a Lady from skin to room.
