Penhaligon's Vaara
Vaara is a floral-fruity Eau de Parfum with a warm Indian-inspired palette. Quince, saffron and carrot seed open the fragrance before rose, magnolia and freesia create the heart. Honey, musk and tonka bean give the drydown a soft, rounded sweetness.
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Scent Pyramid
- Top
- Quince, Rose Water, Saffron, Coriander, Carrot Seed
- Heart
- Rose, Peony, Magnolia, Freesia
- Base
- Honey, White Musk, Cedarwood, Sandalwood, Benzoin, Tonka Bean
Fragrance Details
Fragrance Details
About the Fragrance
About the Fragrance
This fragrance is currently part of the Full Bottle Route fragrance archive.
Quick Facts
Quick Facts
- Brand
- Penhaligon's
- Perfumer
- Bertrand Duchaufour
- Release year
- 2013
- Concentration
- Eau de Parfum
- Fragrance family
- Floral Fruity
- Expected wear
- Long
- Projection
- Moderate
- Strength
- Moderate
- Scent profile
- Floral, Fruity, Sweet, Spicy, Musky
- Availability
- Archived
Production Status
Production Status
- Production status
- In Production
Notes & Composition
Notes & Composition
- Top
- Quince, Rose Water, Saffron, Coriander, Carrot Seed
- Middle
- Rose, Peony, Magnolia, Freesia
- Base
- Honey, White Musk, Cedarwood, Sandalwood, Benzoin, Tonka Bean
Scent Profile
Scent Profile
Primary profile: Floral, Fruity, Sweet, Spicy, Musky
Musk and woods create a skin-close, textural profile with a grounded finish.
Your Route Match
Your Route Match
When to Wear It
When to Wear It
- Best seasons
- Spring, Fall
- Best for
- Everyday, Date Night, Special Occasion
- Day / night
- Day, Night
- Mood
- Elegant, Warm, Romantic
Warm amber and spice facets give Penhaligon's Vaara a natural place in cooler-weather wear, especially after dark. Moderate projection and a 6–8 hour wear estimate keep the guidance grounded while its elegant, warm, romantic character suits everyday, date night, special occasion.
Route guidance is based on the fragrance profile, stored wear context, and listed notes; performance and preference vary by wearer.
Summary
Summary
Penhaligon’s Vaara is a floral-fruity Eau de Parfum that combines tangy quince and spice with a plush, polished rose-centered heart. Quince, rose water, saffron, coriander, and carrot seed give the opening a distinctive fruity-aromatic brightness before rose, peony, magnolia, and freesia create a layered floral center. Honey, white musk, cedarwood, sandalwood, benzoin, and tonka bean soften the drydown with warm creamy sweetness without turning the fragrance heavy. Created by Bertrand Duchaufour in 2013, Vaara remains part of Penhaligon’s current catalog, where the house highlights quince, roses, and sun-warmed woods. Its moderate projection and six-to-eight-hour wear make it versatile for spring and fall, daytime elegance, date nights, and special occasions.