Frederic Malle Portrait of a Lady Eau de Parfum Sample
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Description
The rose fragrance that redefined what rose could be. A baroque masterpiece and 2026 Fragrance Foundation Hall of Fame inductee.
Created by Dominique Ropion in 2010, Portrait of a Lady is Editions de Parfums Frederic Malle's most celebrated creation — a fragrance that contains more Turkish rose essence and patchouli than almost any other perfume ever made. Raspberry, blackcurrant and cinnamon open with dark, spiced fruit before an overwhelming heart of Turkish rose, patchouli and incense commands the stage. The dry-down of sandalwood, benzoin, amber and musk is deep, velvety and extraordinarily long-lasting. Polarising in the best possible way — those who love it, never stop.
🌹 Top: Turkish Rose · Raspberry · Blackcurrant · Cinnamon · Clove
🌿 Heart: Turkish Rose · Patchouli · Incense · Sandalwood · Ylang-Ylang
🪵 Base: Incense · Sandalwood · Musk · Benzoin · Amber · Vanilla
Why you'll love it:
- ✅ 2026 Fragrance Foundation Hall of Fame inductee — a certified modern masterpiece
- ✅ Created by Dominique Ropion — one of perfumery's greatest living perfumers
- ✅ The most Turkish rose essence of any fragrance ever made — 400 blossoms per 100ml
- ✅ 12–14 hours longevity with enormous projection — you will be noticed
- ✅ Leaning feminine but genuinely unisex for confident wearers
Why sample first:
- 💸 Full bottles retail from £300+ — try before you commit
- 🔬 Portrait of a Lady is one of perfumery's most polarising fragrances — the rose and patchouli intensity is not for everyone
- 📦 Available in 1ml, 2ml, 5ml, 10ml & 30ml
Our promise:
- 💯 100% authentic — decanted from a genuine retail bottle
- 🚀 Fast UK dispatch
- ❤️ Try a Hall of Fame masterpiece risk-free — from just £4.99
Is Portrait of a Lady too strong? One spray is enough — this is a fragrance built to project and last. Sampling lets you understand its power on your skin before investing £300+. Many people who were initially overwhelmed by it became obsessed after the second wearing.
1ml Fragrance Decant – Approx. 15 sprays
Ideal for discovering a scent for the first time.
Perfect if you’d like a single full wear (or two lighter wears) to experience how the fragrance develops on your skin before committing to a larger size.
2ml Fragrance Decant – Approx. 30 sprays
A great short-term trial size.
Allows multiple full wears across different days, giving you a proper feel for performance, projection, and versatility.
Compact and easy to carry for testing on the go.
5ml Fragrance Decant – Approx. 75 sprays
Our most popular size for extended testing.
Provides around 10–15 full wears depending on usage, making it ideal if you already like the scent and want to live with it before investing in a full bottle.
Excellent balance between value and portability.
10ml Fragrance Decant – Approx. 150 sprays
Perfect for regular use.
Gives you enough fragrance for weeks of consistent wear while remaining travel-friendly and convenient.
30ml Fragrance Decant – Approx. 450 sprays
Exceptional value for those who truly enjoy the fragrance.
Delivers long-term wear without the commitment or cost of purchasing a full retail bottle. Ideal for a signature scent or daily staple.
Every decant is clearly labelled and professionally prepared to ensure a premium experience from first spray to last.
We aim to dispatch all orders within 2 working days (often sooner). Once shipped, you’ll receive confirmation so you can track your order every step of the way.
UK Shipping Rates:
- £2.99 Standard Delivery on orders under £35
- FREE Express Delivery (Royal Mail Tracked 48) on orders over £35
- FREE Next Day Delivery (Royal Mail Tracked 24) on orders over £70
All UK parcels are sent via Royal Mail tracked services for reliability and peace of mind (international orders will have an untracked delivery option to select at checkout)
Every order is carefully packed in secure, protective packaging to ensure your samples arrive safely and in perfect condition. We take pride in presenting your fragrances neatly and professionally — whether you’re trying something new or building your collection.
We know how exciting it is to receive new scents, so we work hard to get your order to you quickly and safely.
All fragrances sold are 100% genuine and authentic.
We only source from reputable suppliers and original retail bottles - no replicas, no inspired versions, and no imitations. Each sample is carefully decanted directly from authentic full-size bottles into sterile, high-quality atomisers.
You receive the exact fragrance as intended by the brand - just in a smaller, more accessible size.
Our goal is to make luxury and niche fragrances affordable to explore, while maintaining complete transparency and quality.
If you ever have questions about sourcing or authenticity, we’re always happy to help.
