Dupe review · Maison Alhambra
The Artist No. 1
Maison Alhambra made The Artist No. 1 with one brief: Frédéric Malle Portrait of a Lady.
- Smells like
- Frédéric Malle Portrait of a Lady
- Price
- $39.99
- Size
- —
- Per 100ml
- —
- Original per 100ml
- $590
- Made by
- Maison Alhambra
Strong contender
FragDNA score · on paper
The review
Strong contender. That is where The Artist No. 1 lands when you weigh what it costs, what it is made of and how firmly it is matched to Portrait of a Lady.
Maison Alhambra 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 $40 it costs 86% less than Portrait of a Lady.
Reviewed on paper: from the notes and strength Maison Alhambra 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
What it is chasing: raspberry, blackcurrant and clove up top, Turkish Rose and patchouli in the middle, incense, sandalwood and musk underneath — the shape of Frédéric Malle Portrait of a Lady.
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, The Artist No. 1 is number 15 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 The Artist No. 1
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—Would buy again
—Longevity
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What does Maison Alhambra The Artist No. 1 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 Maison Alhambra The Artist No. 1 a dupe of Frédéric Malle Portrait of a Lady?
Yes — Maison Alhambra sells it as its version of Frédéric Malle Portrait of a Lady, and it is also listed against Frédéric Malle The Night.
Where can I buy Maison Alhambra The Artist No. 1?
It is in stock at $39.99 — the link on this page goes straight to the shop.