Where it differs: On paper it lists spices and cloves that the original does not, and does not list the original's clove or sandalwood.
Niche / Frederic Malle / Portrait of a Lady (2010) / EDP
Smells like Frederic Malle Portrait of a Lady. USD 110 instead of 455
5 bottles the community rates close to Portrait of a Lady, 76 percent cheaper at the top, with the one thing each does differently. amber, warm spicy, musky, for women.
Frederic Malle Portrait of a Lady, USD 455
Main accords
The chart every fragrance forum reads. Longest bar, strongest accord.
Notes
Black means Alexandria Fragrances Monaliza shares the note.
Top
- Rose
- Clove
- Raspberry
- Black Currant
- Cinnamon
Heart
- Patchouli
- Incense
- Sandalwood
Base
- Musk
- Benzoin
- Amber
The 5 worth trying, ranked
Similarity is the owners' vote plus the note overlap. Price is a typical US bottle price when the house publishes one. Bars are each match's own accords.
Where it differs: On paper it lists frankincense that the original does not, and does not list the original's incense.
Where it differs: On paper it lists frankincense that the original does not, and does not list the original's cinnamon or incense.
Identity Unique Portrait
Paris Corner, EDP, 100 ml
63similar, reported by several owners, a close alternative
Where it differs: On paper it does not list the original's black currant or cinnamon.
Portfolio Floral Sculpture
Al Haramain, EDP, 75 ml
62similar, reported by a few owners, inspired by it
Where it differs: Lacks the full aromatic complexity and longevity.
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Read about Alexandria Fragrances MonalizaFrederic Malle Portrait of a Lady
USD 455, 100 ml
Alexandria Fragrances Monaliza
USD 110, 100 ml
84 similar. On paper it lists spices and cloves that the original does not, and does not list the original's clove or sandalwood, 76 percent less.