<p><strong>What it is:</strong> A baroque, sumptuous and symphonic perfume that required hundreds of trials to balance its expressive formula.</p><p><strong>Fragrance story:</strong> A cross between a couture evening dress and the tales of 1001 nights, Portrait of a Lady is undoubtedly the perfume containing the strongest-ever dosage of rose essence and patchouli heart. Perfumer Dominique Ropion composed an scent based on an accord of benzoin, cinnamon, sandalwood and, above all, patchouli, musk and frankincense. A perfume evocative of sensuous beauty that attracts people like a magnet. A modern classic.</p><p><strong>Style:</strong> Woody, crisp, citrus, fruity.</p><p><strong>Notes:</strong> Rose, red fruits, cinnamon, benzoin, incense, patchouli, sandalwood, castoreum.</p><p><strong>Mood:</strong> Sensuous, magnetic.</p>