ComparisonsNov 5, 2026
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Frederic Malle · 2010
Dark Turkish rose with patchouli, incense and spice.
A heavy rose sits over clove and raspberry, then dries into patchouli, incense and sandalwood. It is rich and resinous rather than sweet. It broke out of the niche world as the go-to dark rose.
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Ranked by how much they share with Portrait of a Lady. The notes in common are listed under each bottle. Prices and stock come from the makers’ own shops.
Shares Turkish Rose, clove and sandalwood, plus patchouli and incense in the heart. Parts ways with ash, sage and moss: smokier and more austere, with no raspberry.
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Rose over frankincense, patchouli and sandalwood gives the same resinous base. It opens with saffron, pink pepper and mandarin instead of clove, so it starts brighter.
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Turkish rose on aged patchouli, with agarwood for depth. Fir and tea make it greener and drier, and it carries no clove or incense.
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Turkish rose over patchouli, sandalwood and musk, sold as an oil. It opens with bergamot, ozone and juniper, so it is airier and lighter, with no clove or incense.
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These are independent suggestions based on shared notes and accords, not copies or dupes. Undernotes is not affiliated with Frederic Malle; the name is used only to describe a smell. No link here is paid.
