Frédéric Malle
Portrait of a Lady Community-tested
Accuracy
Close, with tells
7/10
Longevity
8/10
Projection
7/10
The Scent File MethodVerified Jan 2026
Reddit consensus
Original $335
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Maison Alhambra
Is The Artist No. 1 Worth It?
Matches 1 original— accuracy & longevity scored separately.
Community-reported
Accuracy
Close, with tells
7/10
Longevity
8/10
Projection
7/10
The Scent File MethodVerified Jan 2026
$20–$35Buy on Amazon→
Is Maison Alhambra The Artist No. 1 ($20–$35) worth it?
Against Frédéric Malle Portrait of a Lady, Maison Alhambra The Artist No. 1 scores accuracy 7 — recognizable but not identical. A strong buy if you want the vibe cheaply; if that scent is a daily signature, the original keeps a real edge on precision.
Approx. $315 less than the original
Dark rose-patchouli with a sandalwood-musk base; less berry than the original but the floral-woody structure is solid.
What The Artist No. 1 clones
1 original the community matches to Maison Alhambra The Artist No. 1, with the accuracy and longevity for each pairing.
Maison Alhambra The Artist No. 1 — frequently asked
- What does Maison Alhambra The Artist No. 1 clone?
- Maison Alhambra The Artist No. 1 is community-matched to 1 original: Frédéric Malle Portrait of a Lady (accuracy 7/10). Accuracy (closeness) and longevity (wear time) are scored separately from owner reports, never averaged.
- Is Maison Alhambra The Artist No. 1 worth it?
- Against Frédéric Malle Portrait of a Lady, Maison Alhambra The Artist No. 1 scores accuracy 7 — recognizable but not identical. A strong buy if you want the vibe cheaply; if that scent is a daily signature, the original keeps a real edge on precision. It runs about $315 less than the original.
- How is Maison Alhambra The Artist No. 1 scored?
- Accuracy and longevity are scored separately on a 1–10 scale, sourced from community owner reports on Reddit and Fragrantica — never averaged, never sponsored. The Scent File takes no brand deals.