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Frederic Malle Editions de Parfums · 2020
Portrait of a Lady 20 Ans Parfum
Polarising
Mixed
woody
grounded
Spicy rose jam, sandalwood incense, smoky amber musk
Scent Notes
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About This Perfume
Think Spicy rose jam, sandalwood incense, smoky amber musk: that is Frederic Malle Editions de Parfums Portrait of a Lady 20 Ans. It opens with black currant, raspberry and clove, moves into sandalwood, patchouli and incense and settles on benzoin, amber and musk. It leans feminine, though anyone can wear it.
This parfum is easy to wear day or night. Reach for it for casual days. Released in 2020.
Is it right for you?
- Best for: anyone after something woody and grounded for casual days.
- Sample first if: floral is new territory for you.
- Skip if: you dislike spicy fragrances.
Around $24.
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Concentration
Parfum
Occasion
Casual
Gender lean
Leans feminine
The verdict
Best for
Best for
- Casual
Editions de Parfums Frederic Malle is the landmark named-perfumer publishing house, every composition credits the nose on the bottle (Ropion, Ellena, Bourdon, Roudnitska and others), a founding move that reshaped how niche perfumery is bylined. Prices run $24 to $910, averaging about $284. Standout live picks: The Moon (fruity berry jam, smoky leather, warm rose smoke; $530), Promise (juicy spiced fruit wrapped in smoky rose leather; $262.95), Musc Ravageur (spicy lavender custard dusted with warm amber musk; $89.99), one of the founding editions and still a critical reference, En Passant (cool cucumber water, lilac blooms, soft powdery musk; $63.75), and Hope (smoky leathery oud, spicy juniper in amber; $909.99).
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FAQ
Common questions.
It smells like Spicy rose jam, sandalwood incense, smoky amber musk. It opens with black currant, raspberry and clove, moves into sandalwood, patchouli and incense and settles on benzoin, amber and musk.
It is easy to wear day or night. It suits casual days.
It leans feminine, though anyone can wear it.
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