Vaara
Penhaligon's2013
Side by side
Vaara vs. Tanit
Vaara peaks in spring, while Tanit belongs to fall. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
The essentials
At a glance
| Vaara | Tanit | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2013 | 2007 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Bertrand Duchaufour | — |
| Best season | Spring | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Vaara
Floral
Rose
Sweet
Fruity
Fresh
Powdery
Warm Spicy
Aromatic
Tanit
Fruity
Fresh
Floral
Spicy
Sweet
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
QuinceRose WaterCarrot SeedsSaffronCoriander Seed
Passion FruitApricotViolet Leaf
Heart
Bulgarian RosePeonyFreesiaIndian magnoliaIris
BasilOsmanthusGingerIrisJasmineMagnoliaPeonySaffron
Base
White MuskSandalwoodCedarwoodHoneyBenzoinTonka Bean
CedarwoodMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Vaara | Tanit | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
Vaara is a polished, approachable rose that avoids both the classical and the avant-garde. The quince and saffron give it a subtle tartness, but ultimately this is a well-mannered, genteel fragrance.Vaara
Tanit's apricot and passion fruit could read generic. The basil and osmanthus keep it from tipping into beach-candle territory, savory under the sweetness, unexpected enough to reward a full wear.Tanit