{"product_id":"frederic-malle-portrait-of-a-lady-eau-de-parfum-50ml","title":"Frederic Malle Portrait of a Lady Eau de Parfum (50ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003ePortrait of a Lady is Dominique Ropion's rose, signed in 2010 and presented by the brand as a new take on the chypre family. One rose note opens it, blackcurrant, raspberry and clove fill the heart, and patchouli, sandalwood and frankincense carry the base. It is built on contrast, light against shadow, more than on sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Rose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Blackcurrant, Raspberry, Clove\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Patchouli, Sandalwood, Frankincense\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA single rose\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe top has one note, rose, and the brand speaks of Turkish rose pushed to extravagant proportions. There is no citrus to lift the start or soften it. The flower arrives full and deep in colour, and everything after it is arranged around that first, generous impression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTart fruit, dry clove\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the heart, blackcurrant and raspberry add a tart, slightly jammy edge, and clove brings a dry warmth. The fruit stops the rose from turning soft and sugary; the spice gives the middle a faint heat. This is where the shadow side of the brand's light-and-shadow idea shows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWood and resin\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePatchouli, sandalwood and frankincense make up the base: earthy, creamy and resinous at once. Patchouli grounds the rose, sandalwood rounds it off, and frankincense leaves a dry, faintly smoky trail. What remains is a dense floral with a woody spine, close to the skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to wear it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA scent with this much body is at home in cooler air, where the resins and wood open slowly. Spray the chest or the inside of the elbows rather than the wrists alone, and leave it a few minutes before judging the heart. One or two sprays carry an evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor people who like rose in a darker, more structured form and enjoy the dry bite of clove and the weight of patchouli. It fits dinners, concerts and occasions that ask for some presence. The brand lists it among its women's perfumes, and it suits anyone who prefers a serious floral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose Frederic Malle Portrait of a Lady\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery Frédéric Malle perfume carries its perfumer's name, and this one is signed by Dominique Ropion. The pyramid is short and easy to read: one rose, a heart of dark fruit and clove, a base of patchouli, sandalwood and frankincense. It is a floral chypre built for depth, not for brightness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhich concentration is it, and what size?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is an Eau de Parfum in a 50 ml bottle. That concentration is fuller and holds longer than a toilette, and the resinous, woody base adds to its staying power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it a sweet rose?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot really. Blackcurrant and raspberry give a tart edge in the heart, and clove, patchouli and frankincense keep the whole thing dry, dark and slightly smoky rather than sugary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen should I wear it?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEvenings and cooler months suit it best, as do occasions where you want a scent with weight. In heat the clove and resins can feel heavy, so use a light hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWho composed Portrait of a Lady?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDominique Ropion, in 2010. The brand describes it as his exceptional rose fragrance, set against woody tones and incense in a play of light and shadow.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Frederic Malle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67658480484504,"sku":"FMA-PORTRAIT-OF-A-LADY-EDP-50ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0852\/1157\/8520\/files\/frederic-malle-portrait-of-a-lady-eau-de-parfum-50ml.webp?v=1791360593","url":"https:\/\/nichegems.eu\/products\/frederic-malle-portrait-of-a-lady-eau-de-parfum-50ml","provider":"NicheGems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}