Fragrance comparison

Vaara vs Ardent

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2,784 ratings analysed

Vaara

Penhaligon's

3.801,352 votes

Rank #2,532 FloralRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

7 wins

Ardent

Boadicea the Victorious

4.281,432 votes

Rank #186 AmberRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ardent takes 7 of 7 categories.

Vaara
Choose it for a floral and rose character. Best in spring.
Ardent
Choose it for a amber and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Vaara0/7

Ardent7/7

Ratings & consensus: Ardent
Community sentiment: Ardent
Longevity: Ardent
Sillage & projection: Ardent
Value for money: Ardent
Versatility: Ardent
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ardent

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

VaaraPenhaligon's

ArdentBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 1,352 votes

Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%

4.28/ 5 · 1,432 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerArdentRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

50%Like

7%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

1,115 votes

55%Love

33%Like

6%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

947 votes

Category winnerArdentMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityArdent

SillageArdent

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value48

Category winnerArdentBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

rose92%

sweet84%

fruity77%

fresh69%

powdery61%

amber100%

rose92%

warm spicy84%

vanilla77%

beeswax69%

patchouli61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both rose

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

QuinceRose WaterSaffronCorianderCarrot Seeds

Heart

RosePeonyFreesiaMagnolia

Base

HoneyWhite MuskCedarSandalwoodBenzoinTonka Bean

Top

Turkish RoseSaffronCorianderCarrot Seeds

Heart

RoseBeeswaxHedioneJasmine

Base

VanillaPatchouliAgarwood (Oud)BenzoinAmberLabdanumMusk

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Coriander, Carrot Seeds and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter21

Day–

Night–

Spring52

Summer23

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerArdentMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex24

Women75

Men10

Unisex56

Women34

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,532

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews152

Overall rank#186

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews214

Category winnerArdentHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vaara opens as a juicy quince and rose scent with saffron, coriander, and carrot seed giving it a dry, lightly spiced edge. It starts bright and plush, then settles into a creamy floral musk with sandalwood, honey, and soft powder. It suits shoppers who want a refined rose that feels polished, feminine-leaning, and a …

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Ardent by Boadicea the Victorious opens with a burst of Turkish rose, warm saffron, and dry coriander before settling into a dense base of patchouli, beeswax, and amber. It wears best during cold autumn and winter evenings when cool air keeps its sweet honeyed texture balanced. This unisex release suits lovers of dark…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Vaara or Ardent?

Ardent takes 7 of 7 categories. Vaara is rated 3.80/5 from 1,352 votes; Ardent is rated 4.28/5 from 1,432 votes. Choose Vaara for a floral and rose character. Best in spring. Choose Ardent for a amber and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Vaara or Ardent?

Ardent lasts longest (Ardent 78/100, Vaara 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vaara or Ardent?

Ardent projects furthest (Ardent 70/100, Vaara 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vaara and Ardent smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose accords. Common notes include Saffron, Coriander, Carrot Seeds and Rose.

Is Vaara or Ardent better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ardent is the stronger pick. For winter, Ardent is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vaara and Ardent?

Vaara has top notes of Quince, Rose Water, Saffron and Coriander, heart notes of Rose, Peony, Freesia and Magnolia, a base of Honey, White Musk, Cedar and Sandalwood. Ardent has top notes of Turkish Rose, Saffron, Coriander and Carrot Seeds, heart notes of Rose, Beeswax, Hedione and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli, Agarwood (Oud) and Benzoin.