Vaara
Penhaligon's2013
Side by side
Vaara vs. Oud Al Mubakhar
Vaara peaks in spring, while Oud Al Mubakhar belongs to winter. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
The essentials
At a glance
| Vaara | Oud Al Mubakhar | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2013 | 2010 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Bertrand Duchaufour | — |
| Best season | Spring | Winter |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Vaara
Floral
Rose
Sweet
Fruity
Fresh
Powdery
Warm Spicy
Aromatic
Oud Al Mubakhar
Rose
Warm Spicy
Powdery
Musky
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Floral
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
QuinceRose WaterCarrot SeedsSaffronCoriander Seed
SaffronBergamot
Heart
Bulgarian RosePeonyFreesiaIndian magnoliaIris
RoseGeraniumViolet
Base
White MuskSandalwoodCedarwoodHoneyBenzoinTonka Bean
MuskSandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouli
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Vaara | Oud Al Mubakhar | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
The saffron opening is the test. That metallic hit, some find it jarring, others find it magnetic. Those who stay get the powdery rose that follows, a softness that arrives like a whisper after the.Oud Al Mubakhar