The Artist No.1 vs Portrait of a Lady

The Artist No.1 follows Portrait of a Lady's rose, berries and clove direction. Incense and patchouli connect the darker later stages, with sandalwood adding softness to the alternative's finish. The similar outline doesn't establish the same balance of rose and earthy woods throughout wear.

How they compare

If you enjoy the rose and earthiness in Portrait of a Lady, The Artist No.1 is worth sampling. It’s still unclear exactly how they differ on skin.

Scent accords and expected performance: The Artist No.1 compared with Portrait of a Lady
AlternativeThe Artist No.1Accord or measureOriginalPortrait of a Lady
Scent profile
Rose
Earthy
Smoky
Woody
Warm Spicy
Fruity
Performance
StrongProjectionStrong
Long-lasting6–9 hrsLongevityVery long-lasting9+ hrs
Key differences
  • Less earthinessEstimated 4 out of 5 for The Artist No.1, 5 for Portrait of a Lady.
  • Shorter longevityEstimated long-lasting for The Artist No.1, very long-lasting for Portrait of a Lady.
Reading this chart

Estimated prominence, from 1 (a background trace) to 5 (defining). Hour ranges vary by wearer. About these scores

Performance notes

Based on community wear reports. Results vary by skin, application and batch.

Portrait of a Lady

Reviewed

Eight-to-ten-hour reports and a much longer thirty-hour account.

The Artist No.1

Reviewed

Exact Artist No.1 report gives eight-to-ten hours with pronounced sillage.

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