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Vaara by Penhaligon's — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Vaara by Penhaligon's

Penhaligon's· 2013

Vaara

7.3223Typically ~$200

Quince and rose water up top, drying down to white musk and sandalwood. Suits daily wear in fall.

FloralFruitySpicyFreshSweet

Perfumer: Bertrand Duchaufour

Scent profile

Top notes

Quince Rose water Carrot seed Saffron Coriander seed

Heart notes

Bulgarian rose Moroccan rose absolute Peony

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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When to wear it

A fall and spring fragrance that works day and night — at its best for everyday wear and date nights.

FallDayEveryday wear

When

Winter

90%

Spring

94%

Summer

76%

Fall

100%

Day

100%

Night

92%

Where

Office

85%

Casual

100%

Date

97%

Club

64%

Formal

81%

Season & occasion fit is derived by Fragr from this fragrance’s accords and notes (100% = its strongest setting).

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Sport

44%