Vaara vs How Do You Sleep
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
36%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
VaaraChoose it for a floral and rose character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
How Do You SleepChoose it for a floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Vaara2/4
How Do You Sleep2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- How Do You Sleep
- Sillage & projection
- Vaara
- Value for money
- How Do You Sleep
- 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'sHow Do You SleepProadWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.80/ 5 · 1,352 votes
Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%
4.57/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 16%Had 0%Want 84%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate30%Love
50%Like
7%Ok
13%Dislike
1%Hate
1,115 votes
57%Love
43%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
7 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityHow Do You Sleep
SillageVaara
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerHow Do You SleepBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
rose92%
sweet84%
fruity77%
fresh69%
powdery61%
floral100%
sweet92%
citrus84%
vanilla77%
white floral69%
honey61%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both floral and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
QuinceRose WaterSaffronCorianderCarrot Seeds
Heart
RosePeonyFreesiaMagnolia
Base
HoneyWhite MuskCedarSandalwoodBenzoinTonka Bean
Top30 to 45 minutes
OrangeNeroliAnisePetitgrainCardamomNutmegBergamot
Heart2 to 3 hours
HoneyJasminePeonyRoseFreesiaSaffronGeraniumCoffee
Base5 to 7 hours
VanillaTonka BeanAmberMuskPatchouliSandalwoodMarshmallow
InformationalShared notesSaffron, Rose, Peony and Freesia. Durations are only published for How Do You Sleep, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter21
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer25
Fall25
Winter50
Day100
Night50
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#2,532
PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour
Launched—
Reviews152
Overall rank#39,026
PerfumerJutinat Piyaweerawong
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerVaaraHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotVaara 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 …
Reviews →How Do You Sleep by Proad is an oriental floral fragrance built on a lush contrast between bright citrus and pillowy gourmand sweetness. The scent opens with a lively burst of orange, bergamot, and petitgrain seasoned with sharp nutmeg and anise. As the initial freshness settles, a rich heart of honey, jasmine, and ro…
Reviews →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 How Do You Sleep?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Vaara is rated 3.80/5 from 1,352 votes; How Do You Sleep is rated 4.57/5 from 7 votes. Choose Vaara for a floral and rose character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose How Do You Sleep for a floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Vaara or How Do You Sleep?
How Do You Sleep lasts longest (How Do You Sleep 77/100, Vaara 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Vaara or How Do You Sleep?
Vaara projects furthest (Vaara 58/100, How Do You Sleep 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Vaara and How Do You Sleep smell similar?
Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Saffron, Rose, Peony and Freesia.
Is Vaara or How Do You Sleep better for summer or winter?
How Do You Sleep suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Vaara and How Do You Sleep?
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. How Do You Sleep has top notes of Orange, Neroli, Anise and Petitgrain, heart notes of Honey, Jasmine, Peony and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Amber and Musk.
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