Frédéric Malle Portrait of a Lady EDP 50ml

Frédéric Malle Portrait of a Lady EDP 50ml – Unisex

Frédéric Malle Portrait of a Lady EDP 50ml is an opulent Floral Chypre in which a commanding rose accord is enriched by dark fruit, clove, patchouli, sandalwood and frankincense.

A full-bodied rose impression is supported by blackcurrant and raspberry. Clove adds warm tension before patchouli, sandalwood and frankincense shape the earthy, woody and smoky dry-down.

Available from Gadgets Online NZ, a New Zealand-owned business serving customers since 2008, with our Mount Eden, Auckland store, NZ-wide delivery and Auckland pickup when available. This product is supplied in brand-new original retail packaging unless otherwise stated.

Fragrance Notes

• Top Notes: Rose
• Heart Notes: Blackcurrant, raspberry, clove
• Base Notes: Patchouli, sandalwood, frankincense

Scent Profile

A full-bodied rose impression is supported by blackcurrant and raspberry. Clove adds warm tension before patchouli, sandalwood and frankincense shape the earthy, woody and smoky dry-down. The overall character is rose-led, fruity, spicy, earthy, woody and resinous.

The Perfumer: Dominique Ropion

Portrait of a Lady was composed by Dominique Ropion, reflecting Frédéric Malle’s perfumer-as-author approach and the distinct character of this creation.

Who Is It For?

Recommended for women and men who enjoy bold rose, patchouli, incense and memorable niche signature scents.

When to Wear

• Best seasons: Autumn and winter, plus cooler spring days and evenings; afternoon through evening.
• Occasions: Formal events, dinners, celebrations, date nights, special occasions and signature-scent wear.

Longevity & Sillage

Its substantial rose, patchouli, woods and incense facets create a pronounced scent structure. Longevity, projection and sillage vary with skin chemistry, application, climate and clothing.

How to Wear & Layer

• Apply lightly to pulse points such as the neck, wrists and behind the ears.
• Allow the fragrance to dry naturally rather than rubbing it into the skin.
• Apply over unscented moisturiser to help preserve the original scent balance.
• Pair with a restrained body product that reflects rose, blackcurrant, patchouli, sandalwood, incense and clean-musk body products when desired.

Scent Pairing Suggestions

Pairs naturally with rose, blackcurrant, patchouli, sandalwood, incense and clean-musk body products.

Other Portrait of a Lady Sizes

• Frédéric Malle Portrait of a Lady EDP 30ml – another available size in the same fragrance line.
• Frédéric Malle Portrait of a Lady EDP 50ml – this product size.
• Frédéric Malle Portrait of a Lady EDP 100ml – another available size in the same fragrance line.

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Why Buy From Gadgets Online NZ?

• New Zealand-owned business serving customers since 2008.
• Mount Eden, Auckland retail store for local support.
• NZ-wide delivery and Auckland pickup when available.
• Brand-new product in original retail packaging unless clearly stated otherwise.

Product Details

• Brand: Frédéric Malle
• Fragrance: Portrait of a Lady
• Perfumer: Dominique Ropion
• Concentration: Eau de Parfum
• Size: 50ml
• Gender: Unisex
• Fragrance Family: Floral Chypre
• Scent Character: Rose-led, fruity, spicy, earthy, woody and resinous
• Fragrance Positioning: Niche fragrance
• Format: Spray
• Packaging: Brand-new original retail packaging unless otherwise stated
• What’s Included: One Frédéric Malle Portrait of a Lady EDP 50ml retail spray bottle

Fragrance Care Tips

• Store upright in a cool, dry place away from heat, humidity and direct sunlight.
• Keep the bottle inside its box when possible to help protect it from light exposure.
• Apply to pulse points without rubbing and allow the fragrance to dry naturally.

Disclaimer: Fragrance performance, longevity, scent impression and recommendations can vary depending on body chemistry, application, weather and storage conditions. Product images and content are provided for information and presentation purposes only. Packaging, bottle details and fragrance liquid colour may vary slightly between production batches or manufacturer updates. Such variations do not affect product quality, performance or authenticity.