Portrait of a Lady type formula
The Portrait of a Lady formula is a type formula in the Amber Floral family: 31 raw materials decoded by GC-MS and rebuilt so you can make it yourself, using materials you can order rather than captives no shop will sell you. It opens with Rose, Cloves, Raspberry, Black Currant, Cinnamon, a heart of Patchouli, Incense, Sandalwood, settles on Musk, Benzoin, Amber. Below you can see the five main materials of Portrait of a Lady; unlock the formula for the complete list with exact percentages and dilutions, and recreate it yourself for a fraction of the retail price.
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How it worksIngredients in Portrait of a Lady
| Material | Supplier | CAS | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene Brassylate | — | 105-95-3 | |
| Patchoulol | — | 5986-55-0 | |
| Ambroxan | — | — | |
| Methyl Ionone Gamma Coeur | — | 127-51-5 | |
| Habanolide | — | 111879-80-2 |
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Anatomy of this formula
What follows is not published anywhere else: it comes from comparing this composition against the other 806 in the catalogue.
Built from the same palette
If you have the materials for this one, you are halfway to these.
- Blue Sapphire 15 materials in common
- Cairo 15 materials in common
- Millésime 1849 14 materials in common
- Arabians 13 materials in common
Complexity
31 materials, against a catalogue median of 45. Leaner than 90% of the formulas here: fewer materials to buy and to weigh.
The shared backbone
Materials this formula holds in common with most of modern perfumery.
- Ambroxan in 716 of 806 formulas
- Habanolide in 506 of 806 formulas
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FAQ
What is the Portrait of a Lady formula?
The Portrait of a Lady type formula is a Amber Floral composition of 31 raw materials, decoded by GC-MS analysis and rewritten so every material can actually be bought. It is our own interpretation, not a copy of anyone's sheet.
What notes are in Portrait of a Lady?
Portrait of a Lady features notes of Rose, Cloves, Raspberry, Black Currant, Cinnamon, Patchouli, Incense, Sandalwood, Musk, Benzoin, Amber.
How many ingredients does the Portrait of a Lady formula have?
The Portrait of a Lady formula contains 31 raw materials, each identified by GC-MS and rebuilt with buyable materials.
Is this the exact Portrait of a Lady recipe?
Yes. The unlocked formula lists every material with its exact percentage and dilution, which is what you need to weigh it at home. The five main materials are public on this page; the rest of the list and the dosages come with the formula.
How much does it cost to make Portrait of a Lady at home?
Making your own Portrait of a Lady from the raw materials costs a small fraction of a retail bottle — the exact materials and quantities are in the unlocked formula, plus a batch calculator to scale any amount.
Do I need experience to use the Portrait of a Lady formula?
No. The formula is already in parts per 100, and the batch calculator turns it into the grams to weigh for whatever amount you want to make. You need a 0.01 g scale, perfumer's alcohol and the raw materials on the list.
