Fragrance comparison

Vaara vs Devotion

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,363 ratings analysed

Vaara

Penhaligon's

3.801,352 votes

Rank #2,532 FloralRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Devotion

New Look

3.6411 votes

Rank #50,267 FloralRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Devotion takes 3 of 5 categories.

Vaara
Choose it for a floral and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Devotion
Choose it for a floral and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Vaara2/5

Devotion3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VaaraPenhaligon's

DevotionNew Look

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 1,352 votes

Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%

3.64/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 44%Had 33%Want 22%

Category winnerVaaraRating 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

18%Love

55%Like

0%Ok

27%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityDevotion

SillageDevotion

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value92

Category winnerDevotionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

rose92%

sweet84%

fruity77%

fresh69%

powdery61%

floral100%

rose88%

fresh77%

honey65%

woody53%

white floral42%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both floral, rose and fresh

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

Notes

RoseMagnoliaPeonyLily-of-the-ValleyCedarHoneyFreesiaAmber

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesRose, Peony, Freesia and Magnolia. 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–

Spring100

Summer63

Fall13

Winter0

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex24

Women75

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,532

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews152

Overall rank#50,267

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerVaaraHigher 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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Devotion is a soft rose floral with a fresh, airy feel and a lightly honeyed warmth underneath. It reads as clean, feminine, and easy to wear, with magnolia, peony, lily of the valley, cedar, and amber smoothing the edges. The strongest buyer signal is its resemblance to Chloé Eau de Parfum. If you like that style but…

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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 Devotion?

Devotion takes 3 of 5 categories. Vaara is rated 3.80/5 from 1,352 votes; Devotion is rated 3.64/5 from 11 votes. Choose Vaara for a floral and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Devotion for a floral and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Vaara or Devotion?

Devotion lasts longest (Devotion 84/100, Vaara 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vaara or Devotion?

Devotion projects furthest (Devotion 67/100, Vaara 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vaara and Devotion smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, rose and fresh accords. Common notes include Rose, Peony, Freesia and Magnolia.

Is Vaara or Devotion better for summer or winter?

Devotion suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vaara and Devotion?

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. Devotion features Rose, Magnolia, Peony, Lily-of-the-Valley and Cedar.