The best Portrait of a Lady dupe
Maison Alhambra The Artist No.1, $30
86% match · save $390
Why The Artist No.1 works as a Portrait of a Lady dupe
Portrait of a Lady is built around Turkish Rose, Patchouli, Incense. Maison Alhambra's The Artist No.1 shares its most recognisable notes, Rose, Patchouli, Incense, Raspberry, which is why it earns an 86% shared-note match, at $30 instead of $420. A dupe shares key notes; it isn't identical, and the dry-down and longevity can differ. But for the signature everyone notices, that match is what counts.
Where The Artist No.1 differs from Portrait of a Lady
The match is on the shared heart, Rose, Patchouli, Incense, Raspberry, which is the part most people actually recognise. Beyond that, The Artist No.1 doesn't carry Portrait of a Lady's Turkish Rose, so expect that accent to read softer or go missing, especially in the dry-down. If Turkish Rose is the part of Portrait of a Lady you love most, this dupe gets you close rather than all the way, so smell it on skin before you commit.
Prices & notes reviewed September 2026. Note data is community-cited and being verified against licensed fragrance databases. Scents can reformulate over time. How we match dupes → · All dupes A–Z · Best Maison Alhambra dupes
Common questions
What is the best dupe for Portrait of a Lady?
Maison Alhambra The Artist No.1 is the closest Portrait of a Lady dupe, an 86% note match that shares Rose, Patchouli, Incense, Raspberry, for $30 instead of $420.
What does Portrait of a Lady smell like?
Frédéric Malle Portrait of a Lady is built around Turkish Rose, Patchouli, Incense, Raspberry.
How much cheaper is the Portrait of a Lady dupe?
The dupe is $30 versus $420 for the original, you save about $390.
Is The Artist No.1 a good dupe for Portrait of a Lady?
Yes, it shares Rose, Patchouli, Incense, Raspberry, the key notes that make Portrait of a Lady recognisable, for a shared-note match of 86%. A dupe shares key notes; it isn't identical, and the dry-down or longevity can differ.
What's the difference between Portrait of a Lady and The Artist No.1?
The Artist No.1 matches Portrait of a Lady on its shared heart, Rose, Patchouli, Incense, Raspberry. What it does not carry from Portrait of a Lady is Turkish Rose, so that accent read softer or missing while the recognisable signature still lands. A dupe shares key notes; it isn't identical, and the dry-down or longevity can differ.
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Portrait of a Lady lives in the The Rose Romantic family. More dupes that share its floral character: explore the The Rose Romantic →
