Vaara vs Ventunora
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
41%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Vaara takes 3 of 4 categories.
VaaraChoose it for a floral and rose character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
VentunoraChoose it for a aromatic and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Vaara3/4
Ventunora1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Vaara
- Sillage & projection
- Ventunora
- Value for money
- Vaara
- 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'sVentunoraProfumi di Sant'ElenaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.80/ 5 · 1,352 votes
Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%
4.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 13%Had 0%Want 87%
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
50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityVaara
SillageVentunora
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerVaaraBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
rose92%
sweet84%
fruity77%
fresh69%
powdery61%
aromatic100%
floral92%
rose84%
fresh spicy77%
woody69%
powdery61%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both floral, rose and powdery
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
ChamomileStar AniseMintCorianderOrangeBergamotCardamomBlack Pepper
Heart2 to 3 hours
RoseViolet LeafMagnoliaGeraniumFreesiaJasmineHeliotropeIris
Base2 to 4 hours
White MuskHoneySiam BenzoinVanillaCypressSandalwoodVetiverCedar
InformationalShared notesCoriander, Rose, Freesia and Magnolia. Durations are only published for Ventunora, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter21
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer100
Fall0
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#60,250
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
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 →Ventunora by Profumi di Sant'Elena is a complex herbal floral perfume built around a cooling aromatic opening, a classic floral bouquet, and an earthy, resinous base. The scent introduces itself with brisk mint, star anise, and soothing chamomile brightened by bergamot, orange, and delicate peach. Soon, a lush heart o…
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 Ventunora?
Vaara takes 3 of 4 categories. Vaara is rated 3.80/5 from 1,352 votes; Ventunora is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Vaara for a floral and rose character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Ventunora for a aromatic and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Vaara or Ventunora?
Vaara lasts longest (Vaara 66/100, Ventunora 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Vaara or Ventunora?
Ventunora projects furthest (Ventunora 69/100, Vaara 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Vaara and Ventunora smell similar?
Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, rose and powdery accords. Common notes include Coriander, Rose, Freesia and Magnolia.
Is Vaara or Ventunora better for summer or winter?
Ventunora suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Vaara and Ventunora?
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. Ventunora has top notes of Chamomile, Star Anise, Mint and Coriander, heart notes of Rose, Violet Leaf, Magnolia and Geranium, a base of White Musk, Honey, Siam Benzoin and Vanilla.
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