Portrayal Woman by Amouage

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Portrayal Woman by Amouage is an oriental floral fragrance that combines the rich warmth of tobacco with the creamy sweetness of vanilla and the bright floral intensity of jasmine. This blend creates a complex scent that is both sensual and elegant, with a smoky, slightly gourmand edge. Those drawn to Portrayal Woman will find value in perfumes that balance floral brightness with deep, sweet, and smoky elements, paying particular attention to the interplay of jasmine, tobacco, and vanilla.

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Jasmin et Cigarette

Jasmin et Cigarette by Etat Libre d'Orange £155.00

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  • Key notes:
  • apricot
  • indole
  • jasmine
  • tobacco
  • Tags:
  • #beast
  • #sexy
  • Aromagroups:
  • floral
  • vintage/old school

A tribute to the woman who ruled the silver screen, seductive and elusive in hazy black and white. She passes through the night lea­ving behind a trail of smoke and jasmine, demanding to be approached yet remaining unapproachable. The essence of glamour, she is an icon who becomes an addiction…

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203 Mûre Ébène

203 Mûre Ébène by Bon Parfumeur £60.00

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  • Key notes:
  • ambergris
  • jasmine
  • vanilla
  • Aromagroups:
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In 203 sweet berries meet rose and radiant amber.

Bon Parfumeur open olfactive dimensions and invite you to add your own story. Try 203 if you like carefree sunny perfumes full of fragrant references to summer: ripe berries, sea breeze, blooming roses and jasmine.

Perfumer for 203: Corinne Cachen

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32°C

32°C by 32.JULI £155.00

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  • Key notes:
  • coconut
  • jasmine
  • tiare flower
  • vanilla
  • Tags:
  • #clean
  • #fresh
  • #sexy
  • #sweet
  • Aromagroups:
  • floral
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Light, sand, dreams of faraway places. This creamy tropical floral is built around insinuating jasmine sambac and tiare, fleshed out with coconut and vanilla. A sun lotion accord conjures bare skin gleaming on the beach, while sandalwood lends comfortable milkiness.

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Bain de Minuit | Skinny Dipping

Bain de Minuit | Skinny Dipping by Maison Matine £115.00

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  • Key notes:
  • cherry
  • jasmine
  • praline
  • strawberry
  • vanilla
  • Tags:
  • #beast
  • #sexy
  • #sweet
  • Aromagroups:
  • edible
  • fruity

“Bain de minuit” is French for “skinny dipping”, and what could be more decadent than a midnight splash au natural in a giant vat of strawberries, cherries and vanilla? The initial fruity-tootiness gives way to a tough ‘n’ tropical accord of monoï oil and leather, with jasmine and praline singing the high and low harmonies.

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Cherry Passion

Cherry Passion by Sly John's Lab £85.00

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  • Key notes:
  • cherry
  • jasmine
  • sandalwood
  • strawberry
  • vanilla
  • Tags:
  • #sweet
  • Aromagroups:
  • floral
  • fruity
  • woody

Perfumer: Julien Plos

The charming and playful dancer warms up before her debut. Talented and passionate she radiates confidence and anticipation. Deliciously, exciting and unexpected. Sweet almond and ripe cherries contrast with sandalwood and vanilla for a floral, sweet and woody intensity. 

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Gratia Aestiva

Gratia Aestiva by Aura Eximia £205.00

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  • Key notes:
  • jasmine
  • pineapple
  • strawberry
  • vanilla
  • Tags:
  • #beast
  • Aromagroups:
  • fruity

Gratia Aestiva is Latin for “summer grace”, and this extrait is an absolute abundance of sundrunk fruit. Punchy pineapple, melon and strawberry wave a big HELLO right out of the bottle, while passion fruit, with its tangy, grapefruit bite, tempers the sweetness with rawness. Indian jasmine adds floral fullness on a spiced bed of coriander and ambered woods. On the right side of too much.

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Jasmin & Ylang

Jasmin & Ylang by 100BON £35.00

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  • Key notes:
  • benzoin
  • frangipani
  • jasmine
  • vanilla
  • ylang-ylang
  • Tags:
  • #sexy
  • #sweet
  • Aromagroups:
  • floral

A sweet fragrance with floral and balsamic notes that comforts, transports and illuminates. Its exceptional bouquet envelops us in softness and transports us to an eternal summer.

Perfumer: Serge de Oliveira

"I wanted to imagine the quintessence of floral elegance. This precious flower opens with a radiant freshness, before revealing a smooth and delicate heart. Over the hours, the note becomes comforting and enveloping, an invitation to savor each moment of calm before the world comes alive."

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Mystic Treasure

Mystic Treasure by MINT £170.00

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  • Key notes:
  • jasmine
  • praline
  • sandalwood
  • vanilla
  • Tags:
  • #smoky
  • Aromagroups:
  • edible
  • floral

Purple line

Perfumer: Hamid Merati-Kashani

This perfume is a scented journey through arches of spicy lotuses, honeyed jasmine and dramatic gardenias before descending into vanilla and tobacco shadows.

All these materials also create a bit of a beautiful and mysterious leathery oud accord illusion.

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Ylang Ylang Nosy Be

Ylang Ylang Nosy Be by Perris Monte Carlo £160.00

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  • Key notes:
  • jasmine
  • vanilla
  • ylang-ylang
  • Tags:
  • #fresh
  • #sexy
  • Aromagroups:
  • floral
  • woody

Nosy Be... sounds like a motto for an inquisitive perfume lover. It is, however, the name of a tiny island north of Madagascar. It's an island specializing in the production of patchouli, ylang-ylang and other magical fragrance materials for the perfume industry

One of the specialities of the island is ylang-ylang extract. Ylang Ylang Nosy Be is a tribute to both to the birthplace and the rich dramatic aroma of the flower. 

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Anti-Blues

Anti-Blues by Pierre Guillaume Black Collection £195.00

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  • Key notes:
  • cocoa
  • dark chocolate
  • incense
  • saffron
  • tobacco
  • vanilla
  • vetiver
  • Tags:
  • #beast
  • #sweet
  • Aromagroups:
  • edible
  • leather
  • unconventional
  • woody

A socially acceptable way to smell like you spend your downtime writhing naked in milky melted chocolate, spiced with saffron, smoked by tobacco, caressed by vanilla. Cue eyes-rolling-back-in-their-head pleasure for anyone who smells you.

About Portrayal Woman by Amouage

What sets Portrayal Woman apart from these similar fragrances?
Portrayal Woman is distinguished by its balanced combination of jasmine, tobacco, and vanilla, resulting in a refined oriental floral with a smoky yet creamy character. Many similar fragrances emphasise either the fruity, gourmand, or resinous aspects more strongly, or reduce the floral or smoky elements.
How does the tobacco note affect the overall scent in Portrayal Woman and its alternatives?
In Portrayal Woman, tobacco provides a warm, smoky depth that contrasts with the floral jasmine and sweet vanilla. Some alternatives increase the smokiness and add gourmand or spicy nuances, while others replace tobacco with softer or fresher ingredients for a less smoky profile.
Can these fragrances be worn year-round or are they seasonal?
Due to their oriental floral or sweet compositions featuring tobacco, vanilla, and jasmine, these fragrances generally perform well in cooler months or evenings. However, lighter interpretations with fresher notes like ylang-ylang may also be suitable for warmer weather.