Frederic Malle
Portrait of a Lady
EDP · 2010 · heavy weight
The note pyramid.
Notes as the brand lists them ↗ · checked 2026-10-18. Note families with five or more bottles have a page.
The accord balance.
Our weights, from 0 to 1. A guide to character.
- citrus0.00
- aromatic0.00
- aquatic0.00
- green0.00
- floral0.80
- spicy0.50
- woody0.60
- amber0.40
- sweet0.30
- leather0.00
- smoky0.40
- musky0.00
Where it fits.
Formal
Portrait of a Lady is polished, floral and woody, so it sits well with a suit.
Wildcard
Portrait of a Lady is floral and smoky, a change of pace from the everyday.
Winter cold
Portrait of a Lady is rich, spicy and amber, so it lasts in cold air.
Signature
Portrait of a Lady is floral and woody with a clear character, best in fall and winter.
Try them together
Three pairings
The three highest pair scores among our checked bottles. Each score has a reason. Smell is personal; these rules are a starting point.
Comme des Garçons
Wonderwood
83/100Portrait of a Lady's rose and Wonderwood's oud are a classic pair, and both carry sandalwood.
Spray Portrait of a Lady first (1 spray, chest, under your shirt), let it settle a minute, then Wonderwood on top (2 sprays, neck and wrists).
Dossier
Fougere Oud
83/100Portrait of a Lady's rose and Fougere Oud are a classic pair, with patchouli in both.
Spray Portrait of a Lady first (1 spray, chest, under your shirt), let it settle a minute, then Fougere Oud on top (2 sprays, neck and wrists).
Bond No. 9
Bleecker Street
82/100Bleecker Street's vanilla and Portrait of a Lady's clove smell like baking spice, with blackcurrant in both.
Spray Portrait of a Lady first (1 spray, chest, under your shirt), let it settle a minute, then Bleecker Street on top (2 sprays, neck and wrists).