Top 11 Frederic Malle Portrait Of A Lady ALTERNATIVES + Budget POAL Options

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

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[@sombrix007]

Greetings. I learned, I saw, I smelled and I purchased this in Munich in 2020. POAL is an iconic jem, I still have 50% left from my 100 ml bottle. I later moved to Roja and next will be FDB. Thanks.

[@amyallison574]

I adore Portrait of a Lady! I have received so many compliments whenever I've worn it. It's an absolute masterpiece.

[@Rottensausage618]

Portrait of a Lady, I discovered like 10 yrs ago also, it's my favorite, men it's adventurous, daring, confident, it beautiful, around woman if you don't get a compliment by voice, you will notice woman will start wearing a stronger, sweeter scent around you hmmm, suddenly your noticed but be confident, be bold, Small goes a very long way, lasting scent...yes no regrets

[@Kuhrmee]

I am wearing this today. How appropriate for this video!

[@aaronhaskins3178]

Al Hariman floral sculpture. It is supposed to be like the vintage formulations of POAL. I got a bottle coming in the mail. It’s in the portfolio series.

[@pg3395]

Agreed. However, it settles into more rosey on my skin but it's a good alternative!!!

[@DaianAntonin]

I'm almost running out of Portrait of a Lady, but I do have Amouage Epic Woman, as a lovely substitute.

[@RedSonya4]

I love Portrait of a Lady and it always reminded me of ELDO’s Eau de Protection, which I also love.

[@tcgfunhouse5563]

Hi pretty how are you doing

[@cameliacristina1980]

Portrait of a lady is one of the most beautiful and elegant frangrances I’ve smelled and worn so far. Great list-I took notes this time and thank you! I am glad you mentioned Floral Street- not so many speak about this house-here in Romania we can find it only in Sephora. I bought Perles de Lalique 2 months ago with less than 30 Euros online and I feel the patchouly is the king of this fragrance-affordable and pleasent. May be an updated list with new and updated alternatives for Portrait of a lady would be a good idea too for a future video!😊

[@viggenone]

Portrait of a Lady is the one and the only one, love that scent, but the best part of this video to me, is that you answer a question that I had, I was wondering if Octavian was similar to the night, I still find it hard to convince myself to buy a bottle of the night, so if Octavian is similar and more complex, I go for that one and get only a decant of The NIght, I don't think I could finish a bottle of it anyway. Also I just blind bought Pana Dora's Grand Musk, that one is compared to The Night and Octavian, so let's see how it goes. Thank you Sebastian!!!

[@verse5166]

What about Montale's black aoud? To my nose it's pretty similar to Portrait Of A Lady but there's a oud at the place of the incense and the start reminds me of the dry down of the Portrait Of A Lady: a lot of earthy patchouli with a smooth and sharp as well roses

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

Noses are different if it reminds you of it it reminds you of it. To me they might have similar ideas but don't smell alike. No fruits, warm spices at all in the Montale.

[@regismonkton]

I plan to try some of these, e.g. "Porpora" and "Perles de Lalique".

[@Lilah_Ninigigun_Belet-Eanna]

I love Electimuss's Summanus, but Octavian's bottle is so gorgeous, they're very heavy! I just bought Tobacco Jam by Criminal Elements, and it is a really intoxicating jammy spicy Turkish Delight Rose scent even though the main notes are Raspberry, Tobacco, Suede, Styrax & Hay. The sillage/skin scent is stunning & utterly delectable. I keep getting wafts of it which make me swoon as I go about my day.

[@AirBureau]

Contes du Levant from L'Artisan is really close too, the central accord is almost identical, although it dries down much quicker to a patchouli and white muscs base.

[@blogityblah]

Areej Al Sheila by Swiss Arabian reminds me of Portrait of a lady but only last about 4-5 hours on my skin.

[@TheFragranceChannel]

For me, Portrait of a Lady was a miss at first sniff. I belive I was expecting something a bit warmer like Cairo from Penhaligon's. That being said, I really grew to appreciate and enjoy POAL.

[@zenobiasanchez4658]

Love this perfume, my favorite. Wearing it for almost 10 year.

[@clarencewilliams9432]

I'm most definitely making a purchase of Porpora on September 2023.

[@ashleybowlin2844]

Hi Sebastian - what do you think of Atelier Des Ors “Rose Omeyyade” as an alternative to POAL?

[@danielthomas5810]

porpora for the win,wore it lastnight to the bar,i could see heads turning and noses in the air

[@adelearacri816]

Poal is the fragrance i wear the most. I also wear Black Aoud Montale and Amour Bakhoor from Avery that go in that direction. Also Midnight oud from Boadicea smells similar.

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

Oh wow, Adele hello! C U Soon in Firenze! ;) 🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹

[@joshr6058]

Would love to see this for Carnal Flower

[@OksanaItkes]

Today got the lady vengeance extreme. Beautiful!

[@michaelbullock8011]

Great video and I enjoyed it and I'm going to try these fragrances and have a blessed day

[@s.masson8263]

I love Portrait of a Lady. I'm wearing it right now.

[@ems_h.eartnotes]

I love Perles De Lalique. For me I bought it as a similar scent to Dior Midnight Poison. Perles is fresher and peppery. I do miss that amber and vanilla in the drydown of Midnight Poison. I've never tried POAL but definitely going to sniff it next time I'm in a department store. Great video 🖤

[@marionrobb71]

I've just been given a sample of PoAL...someone knew I liked Jo Malone's rose and oud and gave me a sample of it... Very lovely perfume but I couldn't wear it every day..

[@marinelab]

I bought Porpora a few years ago because it was supposed to be very close to POL. Indeed, it is outrageously similar yet boring. Porpora is a flat version of POL. It doesn't smell bad but lacks depth and poetry. I have POL and never reach for Porpora, why would I, when I have a such a better version of notes combo.

[@sarawilliams5464]

I always loved rose fragrances, even as a little girl...I used to wear fragrances that some said made me "smell like an old lady" - lol! I guess some Roses have that nostalgic feel about them. But, as an adult, when I started my perfume journey, I started finding some bad@$$ rose perfumes! None more bad@$$ than Portrait of a Lady! This fragrance to me is THE Rose fragrance...the one that all others in my mind are held up to. I adore it..I mean, even if someone doesn't particularly care for rose- I feel anyone can appreciate this fragrance for the masterpiece that it is..Thank you for always sharing your love for POAL and giving us Rose lovers some more choices to add to our collection..xoxo

[@tcgfunhouse5563]

Hi pretty how are you doing

[@riannagraham5001]

Great video as always! Really interested that you added Floral Street - I’d love a video of your top 10 Floral Street fragrances!

[@tcgfunhouse5563]

Hi pretty how are you doing today

[@fatouloume1310]

Hello je suis ravie d’avoir acheter portrait of a lady avec tes conseils et j’ai aussi radical rose qui est très bien mais rien à voir avec POL QUI RESTE UN TRÈS TRÈS BEAU PARFUM avec une élégance et un sillage de dingue

[@chrisscentsillage5321]

POAL est toujours l'un des meilleurs parfums sur le marché, aucun doute là dessus!😁

[@kathykimball5415]

POAL is for me! So much so, I have a back up bottle. I love the scented journey it takes me on. Also have Porpora, T.T.'s fragrances never disappoint. Thanks for the great video🥰

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

Awesome yes!!

[@welmin]

I also am smitten with PoaL since first coming across it in 2013. To me, Porpora is close, but I find it brighter and, yes, colder than PoaL. I am itching to get my hands on Octavian; it's been on my Wishlist since viewing your Electimuss video. Thank you for this listing...

[@Ekiboy1]

I might suggest alternative. Check out Pana Dora - Grand Musk. Smells 90% like Octavian, but without the cumin note a some added cinnamon that makes it more modern. Also it's really close to FM - The Night, take out the oud opening of the Night and you have Grand Musk. I would say for the price, Grand Musk beats both Octavian and Night. Pana Dora is flying under the radar atm. but it's good house.

[@erickgrov]

I’m a new subscriber, I always enjoy your amazing reviews.Thank you.

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

Thanks for subbing!

[@Godmershamgurl29]

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for this video 🙏🏽

[@baderrashed4626]

Another alternative to portrait of a lady is Radical Rose from Matiere Premiere

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

Yes I am aware. I just don't own it! :)

[@ahmedelgezla3113]

Very great idea and we need more videos about alternatives for famous fragrances .

[@acevedobrooklyn]

I'm a big fan 🙏🏽👍🏽👏🏽🔥🎯

[@valzalel5203]

Isparta's definitely one that I might get from PG after I finish my sample

[@notrohellehcim]

LOVE your content, you are my favorite frag influencer… I have Monaliza from the clone house of Alexandria. I don’t know whether I fell in love with the profile or if that interpretation, composition of the notes she has in common w/ PoaL specifically. I think I’m going to jump on an opportunity to get a very good deal on a 100ml bottle of porpora. I just hope that I don’t sorely miss the black currant & sandalwood in PoaL & clone Monaliza specifically. I’m down to my last 3 ml’s & this is one of only 2 scents I must have on hand at all times to feel ‘complete’ … I do hope that I will be even happier with the Porpora as I am positive that the quality of Porpora far surpasses Monaliza 🤞… unfortunately PoaL herself is far the expensive for me to truly enjoy wearing her whenever it tickles my fancy without thinking ‘2 sprays, 50 cents’ or similar

[@eltercerhombre4683]

You’re missing my favorite one! Matiere Premiere Radical Rose 🌹

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

Yeah I don’t have it and I heard being compared to POAL!! 😀

[@eltercerhombre4683]

@@ThePerfumeGuy oooh have you tried it tho? If not you ought to get your nose on it :) It’s less rich and complex but more airy and modern with the saffron 🤩

[@daffy-089]

@@ThePerfumeGuy it’s a good rose scent but nothing like POAL

[@florbeche4714]

I also rhink that Radical Rose, which I just bought, is beautiful but has absoluttely nothing to do with PoaL

[@Roni62]

Saving up to purchase it.

[@Kupo923]

Hi Sebastian! Love your videos. Have you tried The 7 Virtues' Rose Amber by any chance? I find it smells very similar to TF Rose Prick.

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

You know I sampled all of those like 4/5 years ago. Sadly can't remember them now. Will have to try again.

[@tcgfunhouse5563]

Hi pretty how are you doing

[@cortneyperfume_madness480]

I need that Sisley. I own the original Izia.

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

It's a delicious one! :)

[@OksanaItkes]

I smelled today the reformulated version of PoAL and SOOO glad i still have the old one. sad sad sad

[@tdsollog]

This is great! I have the E&J Nirvana Ross, and I thought it was familiar smelling. 😎❤️

[@tcgfunhouse5563]

Hi pretty how are you doing

[@saminokoba8009]

Huge fan!!.. as you said.. it was love at first sniff. I hope to get it soon.

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

YAY!!

[@sheshe1923]

💟 such great suggestions.... Floral street is so Beautyful and very close to portrait of A lady💜

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

Yes! 😀

[@MB-zz3bg]

@@ThePerfumeGuy In a blind test, would you be able to pick the two out?

[@MB-zz3bg]

In a blind test, would you be able to pick the two out?

[@ladymadonna79]

Miss your fragrance background :) ...great video, .......as always!

[@shirleycantoni3152]

Have you tried Atkinson Oud Save the Queen and Atkinson Her Majesty Oud? They’re Unisex. Oud Save the Queen is so good it’s off the charts.

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

The fragrances are not all just for me, they are for my consultancy clients! :)

[@shirleycantoni3152]

@@ThePerfumeGuy thanks for clarifying

[@gndiaspereira]

We need a floral street review Seb!!!

[@Senseopadje]

I'm gonna get my POAL tomorrow. Had to choose between POAL and Promise. If I like it I think I still gonna buy Promise tbh 😁 Love the channel Seb!👍

[@georgetito4820]

Long overdue video, thanks Sebastian 😊.

[@rosiew8-fenn]

Is this unisex then as I thought it was just for women? X

[@loism7703]

What is you take on Tauer perfumes?

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

You can search my channel for Tauer Perfumes I have a ton of videos including interviews etc with Andy but you can start with my latest Top 10 Tauer video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/emjIoXSNhLVkhsU

[@abigailb7232]

Do you know of any cheaper alternatives for Loubicharme?

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

I think it's a rose Chypre and perhaps it's a bit like POAL. Maybe watch this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXfEgWCPi9WInZI and check out the cheapies I mention. They are not going to be identical but they might do the trick! ;)

[@adelapopescu1417]

And what about Majda Bekkali 's "Mon nom est Rouge"... ? To me, is very similar to POAL.

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

Sadly that brand is not easy to find near me or even on my travels! 🥲

[@sebastianveri8602]

What really stands out in Poal it’s her Opulence and Regality that she exudes

[@nightxnight]

Of course this video came out 6 days ago and I bought this 7 days ago 😅 I don’t regret it.

[@lilym.6840]

Hi. I do love POL, and another surprisingly accurate rendition was put out by Molton Brown some years back. If you can find any Molton Brown Rose Absolute, it’s amazing how similar it is. The bath oil in particular is fantastic!

[@hokieguy95]

Thanks for this. Can't really afford POL at this time and want to get something quality and similar DNA for the wife in this.

[@KapilKumar-ib7yr]

Amazing stuff Sebastian, can you please do a video like this for Creed Aventus high quality alternatives 🙏🙏

[@j.flaner8506]

The worst on the list is Nirvana Rose. I, too, found it at TJMaxx and returned it immediately, it's absolutely horrible.

[@mariarahman8]

Love to wear POAL❤❤❤

[@pamelabrown8467]

Thanks for sharing your video take care 😇

[@januarygirl8873]

Do you think EL might realize it should tweak the POAL formulation to brought back to it's original formulation? Yes, it still nice, but first off the fragrance now definitely doesn't last as long as the original, which is a shame.There are other formulation differences too, but the strength is not the same. A little used to do it, but now I feel like I have to bathe in it and it still doesn't last a full day at all.

[@nicolajaram1200]

Really enjoyed this thankyou

[@brigittelehmann9749]

Great review

[@edited6622]

Definitely a fan

[@nicopetra]

What do you think of reine de nuit - Byredo?

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

I liked it but I guess not enough to own it? I actually really enjoyed it but I think it reminded me of others that I have that are similar.

[@nicopetra]

@@ThePerfumeGuy do you think portrait of a lady is better?

[@whoahorseywhoa4685]

so this is a unisex parfume ?

[@Rottensausage618]

Yes

[@ZZTR391]

PLEASE HELP!! Estee Lauder has DESTROYED the masterpieces of Dominique Ropion. What is a dupe for PoL according to other connoisseurs???

[@shirleycantoni3152]

Your collection is amazing and impressive. Have you worn and used every single one of your perfumes that you own? You can be honest😂😍

[@emiliosman820]

Try Boadicea Midnight another Christian Provenzano creation

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

I have heard about this but no presence of that brand here where I am!

[@caseyplunkett6083]

I loath Estee Lauder and search for alternatives to all of their fragrances.

[@susanboyce1122]

I get a lot of compliments with portrait of a lady

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

Yes I believe it! :)

[@tcgfunhouse5563]

Hi pretty how are you doing

[@brecheisen3108]

isn't LV les sables roses, close to PoaL?

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

Not to me. But all noses are different!

[@felipamercado8473]

I am a big fan!❤️

[@Ekiboy1]

Try out Pana Dora - Grand Musk. Thank me later when you save $$ on Octavian and even FM - The Night.

[@pradeep_sekar]

Portrait of a Lady cannot be touched 😃

[@cellytyree4771]

How the hell are they going to reformulated something but keep the price the same it’s ridiculous

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

We're going to see a ton more now that the USA has loads of new laws that are going to be going into effect in 2025. Stay tuned. It's going to effect every single fragranced item!

[@ghfj445]

How is it possible to say that Perles de Lalique, an award-winning and innovative fragrance of 2006 (contains the molecule Paradisone with jasmine odor and an amazing 80% of the Iso E Super molecule!) is an alternative fragrance to Frederic Malle Portrait Of A Lady , just because the first costs around €30 and the second over €300?

[@pete531]

it doesnt matter how much something costs, try al haramain detour noir, its a 40-50$ clone smells 99% like layton. there are also many other clones for small money that smell amazing and attract compliments... all those 200-300$ frags are heavily overpriced. you are paying for the brand and for the perfumer. in production the juice costs 20-30$

[@DESC-tv5fd]

Mr Terenzi always copy all masterpieces in the market.Zero creativity this man

[@Mr_Busted]

I totally agree. They definitely copied

[@TheNizoubizou]

I must be one of the few to not like "Portrait of a lady", It's too feminine and overpriced like all Frederic Malle fragrances.

[@acevedobrooklyn]

Your not alone... Love the house Like the perfumer But not this 👎🏽👎🏽👎🏽

[@gamalielcenteno4801]

💯💯💯💯👍

[@dmloredana]

I am sorry, but to me this is awful. I gave it so many chances.

[@SceneArtisan]

All too often, I'm left confused if a fragrance you're talking about is masculine oriented, feminine or unisex. I wish you'd make it clearer for each fragrance. Disclaimer: In the case of this video, I get that rosy or sweet fragrances can be marketed toward and worn by men. Also, some bottles (flacons), designs help to reveal which gender they're aimed at but it's not always obvious. Also, sorry to pick you up on this, but, when you show us a bottle, it may be ok to see a glimpse of it, but that's about all you _do_ give us, a fleeting, shaky glimpse; instead (or additionally), can't you put up a photo of it while you continue talking (about it) in the background? _Sell_ it to us. 🙂 You may be *THE* definitive guide to fragrances (a 'fraguru' ?) on KZbin, but your competence in attention to detail in your videos is somewhat amateurish at times - though that might be because you (thankfully) give us great content on a daily basis. 👍 I hope I'm not seen as being worthy of a slap for saying the above,.... regardless, Thank you for the frequent content you give us so reliably.

[@michaelbullock8011]

Great video and I enjoyed it and I'm going to try these fragrances and have a blessed day