Dupe review · Alexandria Fragrances
Monaliza
Alexandria Fragrances made Monaliza with one brief: Frédéric Malle Portrait of a Lady — and it costs 81% less per 100ml.
- Smells like
- Frédéric Malle Portrait of a Lady
- Price
- $109.99
- Size
- 100ml
- Per 100ml
- $110
- Original per 100ml
- $590
- Made by
- Alexandria Fragrances
Strong contender
FragDNA score · on paper
The review
Monaliza scores 6.8 out of 10 on paper — strong contender territory for anyone chasing Portrait of a Lady.
Alexandria Fragrances sells it on the name alone — no note list of its own — so the brief is Portrait of a Lady's pyramid, and the closeness votes below are the real test.
At $110 per 100ml it costs 81% less than Portrait of a Lady — the 9th cheapest of 11 twins we can price.
Reviewed on paper: from the notes and strength Alexandria Fragrances publishes, the price per 100ml, and how firmly the match is claimed. How it really smells on skin is what the votes below are for.
What it's built to smell like
Frédéric Malle Portrait of a Lady is raspberry, blackcurrant and clove at first, Turkish Rose and patchouli at its heart and incense, sandalwood and musk at the end. Alexandria Fragrances set out to put that same arc in a cheaper bottle.
Top
- raspberry
- blackcurrant
- clove
Heart
- Turkish Rose
- patchouli
Base
- incense
- sandalwood
- musk
For the one who commands the room. Turkish rose and raspberry burn against patchouli and incense — monumental, regal, unforgettable.
How it ranks against the other twins
Of the 16 twins of Frédéric Malle Portrait of a Lady we can price, Monaliza is number 9 on price per 100ml.
- 01 The Essence Vault Portrait of a Lady $32/100ml
- 02 Blossom Perfumery 184 $34/100ml
- 03 The Dupe Spot Portrait Of A Lady #32 $36/100ml
- 04 Match Perfumes Portrait of a Lady $41/100ml
- 05 The Essence Vault Portrait of a Lady $51/100ml
- 06 The Essence Vault The Essence Vault $51/100ml
- 07 The Essence Vault Portrait of a Lady $51/100ml
- 08 AromaPassions Intrigue $69/100ml
- 09 Alexandria Fragrances Monaliza $110/100ml
- 10 Perfume Parlour Dame Painting $122/100ml
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The community
What people say about Monaliza
Rating
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—Would buy again
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What does Alexandria Fragrances Monaliza smell like?
It is built to smell like Frédéric Malle Portrait of a Lady — raspberry, blackcurrant and clove up top, Turkish Rose and patchouli in the heart, incense, sandalwood and musk in the base.
Is Alexandria Fragrances Monaliza a dupe of Frédéric Malle Portrait of a Lady?
Yes — Alexandria Fragrances sells it as its version of Frédéric Malle Portrait of a Lady.
How much cheaper is Alexandria Fragrances Monaliza than Frédéric Malle Portrait of a Lady?
81% less per 100ml: about $110 per 100ml against $590 for the original.
Where can I buy Alexandria Fragrances Monaliza?
It is in stock at $109.99 for 100ml — the link on this page goes straight to the shop.