{"product_id":"frederic-malle-portrait-of-a-lady-eau-de-parfum-sample","title":"Frederic Malle Portrait of a Lady Eau de Parfum Sample","description":"\u003cp\u003ePortrait of a Lady is Dominique Ropion's rose for Frederic Malle, an Eau de Parfum from 2010 that the brand calls a new take on the chypre family. Turkish rose is pushed to extravagant proportions and framed by woody tones, amber and incense. It is a bold, strong perfume, and a decant is the right way to meet something this dramatic before buying 50 ml.\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 notes list names rose alone at the top, and the brand speaks of Turkish rose in extravagant proportions. There is no citrus lift to ease you in. The first impression on a sample is a deep, full rose, and you will know quickly if that intensity appeals to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBlackcurrant, raspberry and clove\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the heart, blackcurrant and raspberry add dark fruit while clove brings spice. The brand describes the whole as a play of light and shadow, and this is where the shadow arrives: the rose turns darker and warmer, with a tart sweetness running through it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePatchouli, sandalwood and frankincense\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe base is patchouli, sandalwood and frankincense, which give the chypre structure and the incense the brand mentions. This final stage is dry, woody and a little smoky. It decides whether Portrait of a Lady feels elegant to you, which is how its makers describe it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTry the decant on a cool autumn or winter evening, on skin, and give it room: with this much rose, a small amount is enough. Notice how the first rose gives way to the clove and fruit, then wait for the incense. Wear it on a separate day for a quieter occasion to see if you enjoy its presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor people who love rose and want it dark and dramatic rather than light. The house lists it for women, and it suits evenings and special occasions in the colder months. It also suits readers curious about floral chypres, and anyone who respects a perfume signed by a named perfumer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Frederic Malle Portrait of a Lady as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA strong, rose-heavy perfume with clove and incense is not for everyone, and a 50 ml bottle is a serious commitment. The decant is filled by FragranceGems from the original bottle and labelled by us, so you can try it for several days. It is not a brand sample, and Frederic Malle is not involved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is in a Portrait of a Lady sample?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 10 ml decant in a glass spray vial, filled by FragranceGems from the original Frederic Malle bottle and labelled by us. It is not a brand sample, and the house is not involved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it only a rose perfume?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRose leads, but blackcurrant, raspberry and clove in the heart and patchouli, sandalwood and frankincense in the base make it darker and more complex than a plain floral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWho composed it?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDominique Ropion, according to the brand, who presents it as his exceptional rose fragrance from 2010.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is a chypre?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA perfume family built on a contrast of fresh top notes and a woody, mossy or patchouli base. The brand calls this scent a new take on that family.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Frederic Malle","offers":[{"title":"2 ml","offer_id":67693358186650,"sku":"DG-FMA-PORTRAIT-OF-A-LADY-002ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 ml","offer_id":67693358219418,"sku":"DG-FMA-PORTRAIT-OF-A-LADY-005ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 ml","offer_id":67693326663834,"sku":"DG-FMA-PORTRAIT-OF-A-LADY-010ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/5938\/8570\/files\/frederic-malle-portrait-of-a-lady-eau-de-parfum-sample.jpg?v=1791395678","url":"https:\/\/decantgems.eu\/products\/frederic-malle-portrait-of-a-lady-eau-de-parfum-sample","provider":"DecantGems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}