Maison Alhambra The Artist No.1 — front-facing product bottle

Maison Alhambra

The Artist No.1

Rose leads the opening, followed by clove, raspberry and blackcurrant. Incense and patchouli give the base a darker, earthy character, softened by sandalwood.

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Frédéric Malle Portrait of a Lady — front-facing product bottle

Frédéric Malle

Portrait of a Lady

Eau de Parfum

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.

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How they compare

Scent profile
Scent accords: Portrait of a Lady compared with The Artist No.1
AccordOriginalPortrait of a LadyAlternativeThe Artist No.1
Rose
Earthy
Smoky
Woody
Warm Spicy
Fruity
Performance
Expected performance: Portrait of a Lady compared with The Artist No.1
MeasureOriginalPortrait of a LadyAlternativeThe Artist No.1
ProjectionStrongStrong
LongevityVery long-lasting9+ hrsLong-lasting6–9 hrs

Scores estimate each fragrance’s accord prominence: 1 is a background trace, 3 is noticeable and 5 is defining. Only accords assessed for both fragrances are compared. Hour ranges show typical estimated wear and can vary by wearer.

Performance notes and sources
Portrait of a Lady

Eight-to-ten-hour reports and a much longer thirty-hour account; prominent early trail. Editorial estimate from retrieved wearer accounts, not a measured consensus. Performance varies by skin, application and version. Accord ratings were not reassessed.

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The Artist No.1

Exact Artist No.1 report gives eight-to-ten hours with pronounced sillage. Editorial estimate from retrieved wearer accounts, not a measured consensus. Performance varies by skin, application and version. Accord ratings were not reassessed.

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