Penhaligon's · 2013
Vaara EDP
Longevity
2–8 hmost of 21 people
Projection
Variesreports split · 45 people
Season
Warmer months9 in 10 season mentions
floral
romantic
fresh rose tea with honeyed warmth
Scent Notes
Floral
Affiliate link. We earn a small commission, you pay the same.
What the community says
Often worn in warmer months
Scendira's summary of what people post on perfume review sites, updated 25 Oct 2026: 62 describe how long it lasts, 45 how far it projects and 51 how it smells. Most other posts only name Vaara.
How long it lasts62 people
2–8 h
for most people
0 h3 h6 h9 h12+ h
Most people get 2–8 hours. From 21 people who said how many hours. The dot is the middle answer (4 h).
Wear time varies a lot
about half say it lasts a moderate time
about 1 in 3 say it fades quickly
In words
Reports are mixed: about half say it lasts a moderate time, and about 1 in 3 say it fades quickly.
How far it projects45 people
Mixed reports on projection
about half say it stays close to the skin
about 1 in 3 say it projects moderately
In words
Reports are mixed: about half say it stays close to the skin, and about 1 in 3 say it projects moderately.
When people wear it24 mentions
9 in 10
season mentions are warmer
9 in 10 warmer1 in 10 other seasons
From 24 mentions of a season.
Warmer months
Read what people say
Reddit threads about it
Summary in words
Penhaligon's Vaara: what people say about it.
In short: Often worn in warmer months.
Worn by everyone.
Most people get 2–8 hours of wear (21 people who said how many hours; the middle answer is 4 hours).
Wear time varies a lot (62 people): Reports are mixed: about half say it lasts a moderate time, and about 1 in 3 say it fades quickly.
Mixed reports on projection (45 people): Reports are mixed: about half say it stays close to the skin, and about 1 in 3 say it projects moderately.
Of the 24 mentions of a season, about 9 in 10 are about warmer weather.
People wear it most for: warmer months.
Each person counts once per topic. Reported experiences, not verified purchases; skin, climate and batch change how a scent wears.
Community data through .
How we count
- It sums up what 100+ people have said about this perfume in community discussions and perfume reviews, up to 25 Oct 2026.
- Each person counts once per topic, however often they posted. A count or bar only appears once enough people have described that topic.
- These are reported experiences, not verified-purchase reviews or a rating. Skin, climate and batch all change how a scent wears.
- Scendira’s AI reads each review and post and tags what it says (how long it lasts, how far it projects, how it smells). We count each person once per topic; the sentences here are written from those counts.
Snapshot
The full profile.
About This Perfume
Penhaligon's Vaara comes across as fresh rose tea with honeyed warmth. It opens with quince, rose water and carrot seed, moves into Bulgarian rose, Moroccan rose absolute and peony and settles on white musk, sandalwood and cedarwood. It reads unisex.
This eau de parfum is best in spring, summer and fall and is a daytime scent. It suits date nights. Released in 2013.
In the community's experience it lasts a solid half day on skin, and projects to about arm's length.
Is it right for you?
- Best for: anyone after something floral and romantic for date nights.
- Sample first if: floral is new territory for you.
- Skip if: you dislike fruity fragrances.
Around $215.
Explore more: More from Penhaligon's · Floral perfumes · Saffron perfumes · Bulgarian rose perfumes
Concentration
EDP
Occasion
Date
Projection
Moderate
Gender lean
Leans unisex
The verdict
Best for
Best for
- Date
Penhaligon's is an English niche perfumery founded in 1870, best known today for the Portraits line, narrative-heavy scents named after a fictional family, plus the Halfeti, Babylon and traditional Trade Routes ranges. Scendira lists 48 live Penhaligon's perfumes, avg 3., priced $45-$350 (avg $227.41). The catalogue is unisex-heavy (25 unisex, 12 masculine, 9 feminine). Top families are Fresh (18), Gourmand (9), Woody (5), Floral (5) and Warm & Amber (5), with accord signature Woody, Spicy, Sweet, Fresh, Floral. Standout live picks include The Blazing Mr Sam (spiced incense, smoky woods, warm tobacco), The Manoeuvres of the Baroness (powdery cream and orange blossom on soft sandalwood), Changing Constance (salted caramel tea, cardamom warmth, vanilla smoke), Babylon (smoky spiced wood, sweet vanilla haze), and Halfeti Leather (smoky leather satchel, plum and warm spices).
Explore Penhaligon's by scent family
Related Collections
Every Penhaligon's perfume here is catalogued from real notes, accords, and independent community sentiment. No paid placements.
More from Penhaligon's
Vendor: Penhaligon's
Monsieur Beauregard
creamy cinnamon iris cream with lemon sparkle
$187.00
View →
FAQ
Common questions.
It smells like fresh rose tea with honeyed warmth. It opens with quince, rose water and carrot seed, moves into Bulgarian rose, Moroccan rose absolute and peony and settles on white musk, sandalwood and cedarwood.
In the community's experience it lasts a solid half day on skin, and projects to about arm's length.
It is best in spring, summer and fall. It is a daytime scent. It suits date nights.
It reads unisex.
Dira — Your Scent Guide
Find my fragrance.
Honest, community-verified perfume matches. Not marketing.
