Is Portrait of a Lady worth it?

If you want a deep rose-patchouli that lasts all day, yes. Sample it first if you dislike patchouli or incense, since both are prominent.

How does it compare to other Frederic Malle scents?

It is the house's heaviest rose, darker and spicier than En Passant or Lipstick Rose. Choose it for evening; those are lighter and more daytime.

How long does it last?

The brand rates it at 12+ hours, and owners commonly report a full day on skin and longer on clothing. One or two sprays is enough.

What is in the 15th Anniversary Edition?

It is the same eau de parfum in a limited anniversary presentation. Confirm the bottle size on the listing, since prices vary a lot by volume.

It is marketed to women but worn by men too. The rose is sweet up top; the patchouli, sandalwood and incense base reads dry and woody.

Discounters and Cult Beauty undercut department stores, and the best new price was $81.84 at Cult Beauty as of November 4, 2026. Watch for holiday sales and gift-set clearances.

Where is the Frederic Malle Portrait of a Lady cheapest?

At Cult Beauty, for $81.84, as of our latest check.

Where can I buy the Frederic Malle Portrait of a Lady?

3 stores we checked sell it, including Cult Beauty, Nordstrom, Walmart.

Frederic Malle Portrait of a Lady

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$81.84at Cult BeautyObserved at 7:35 AM

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Our take on the Frederic Malle Portrait of a Lady

Portrait of a Lady is Frederic Malle's rose-patchouli eau de parfum, built on Turkish rose essence and absolute over a dark base of patchouli, sandalwood and incense. It is a heavy, spicy chypre that lasts 12+ hours and is usually worn in the evening. This listing is the limited 15th Anniversary Edition. The best new price is $81.84 at Cult Beauty as of November 4, 2026, with 3 stores selling it new; that is well below what the standard 100 ml bottle typically costs, so check the size before comparing.