Two Frederic Malle numbers I've been wearing this year. I bought Portrait of a Lady because it's a rose/patchouli number with a bit of spice and I’ve always loved a good rose-patch combo. Carnal Flower is a calming white floral number that I wouldn’t have tried myself. I really thought I'd wear Portrait of a Lady everyday, but it is so intense and one spray lasts for so long (it's on my sweaters and clothes for days), that I didn't reach for it as often as I thought I would. I do think that it's a forever scent for me - I've never smelled anything that even comes close to it, and the spiciness is intoxicating. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Carnal Flower on the other hand is super chill and always settles me down. It's like walking into a cool damp garden before nightfall, and enjoying the air by yourself. Again, a forever smell for me - the more white florals I smell, the more I appreciate the subtlety of Carnal Flower. It's impossible to find a coconut note in scents that's not too fake or too sweet, and this savoury take on it is refreshing. This is a green damp Tuberose garden. #carnalflower #poal #portraitofalady #fredericmalle #fredericmalleparfum #perfumereviews #perfumefamilyportrait #sotd #scented #fragcomm #perfumelove https://www.instagram.com/p/CYE71ESue9a/?utm_medium=tumblr
