Inspired by the life of a Maharaja; visiting historic forts, family palaces, exotic gardens and bustling city markets, the journey provided the perfumer with an abundance of inspiration for the fragrance and the end result, Vaara, cleverly captures the spirit of this fascinating part of India.
How it wears
Seasons
Honeyed florals with saffron and rose water sounds pretty but the composition feels scattered. Freesia, peony, iris all competing instead of conversing. Cedarwood and sandalwood in the base are decent but they can't salvage the confused middle. Penhaligon's has done more cohesive work.
Shares Honey, Benzoin, Bulgarian Rose; Spicy, Sweet accords
Shares Honey, Peony, Freesia; Floral accord; both FLORAL
Shares White Musk, Honey, Iris; Floral, Fresh, Sweet accords; both FLORAL
Shares White Musk, Benzoin, Bulgarian Rose; Floral, Fresh, Fruity accords
Shares Honey, Peony, Tonka Bean; Floral accord; both FLORAL
Shares Carrot Seed, Benzoin, White Musk; Floral, Fresh, Spicy accords
Shares White Musk, Iris, Peony; both FLORAL
Shares Quince, White Musk, Iris; Fresh, Fruity, Sweet accords
Shares White Musk, Iris, Sandalwood; Floral accord; both FLORAL
Shares Carrot Seed, White Musk, Benzoin; Floral, Spicy accords
Shares Benzoin, White Musk, Cedarwood; Spicy, Sweet accords
Shares Honey, White Musk, Cedarwood
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Saffron
Rose Water
Freesia
Peony
Cedarwood
Sandalwood
Benzoin
Tonka Bean