Penhaligon's Vaara: released in 2013, floral, rose and sweet, about 5h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Penhaligon's Vaara dupe we found is Burberry My Burberry — 79% match, about $110 (estimate) versus about $220 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Penhaligon's Vaara dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Penhaligon's Vaara | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burberry My Burberry | 79% | about $110* (−50%) | 7h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Atkinsons Rose in Wonderland | 77% | about $80 (−64%) | 4h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 3 | Swiss Arabian Noora | 75% | about $25 (−89%) | 7h vs 5h | 8/10 |
| 4 | Miller et Bertaux Shanti Shanti | 75% | about $95 (−57%) | 6h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Novellista Rouge Privé | 75% | about $50 (−77%) | 7h vs 5h | 7/10 |
Evokes the sophisticated rose-and-fruity charm of Penhaligon's Vaara, carrying a similar graceful floral elegance.
It shares its floral, sweet and rose accords with Penhaligon's Vaara, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 4,969 community ratings.
Presents a dewy rose-centered profile that sits comfortably in the same family as Penhaligon's Vaara.
It shares its rose, floral and fruity accords with Penhaligon's Vaara, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 445 community ratings.
Shares a sweet, resinous, and rosy aura reminiscent of Penhaligon's Vaara, but with an intensely rich oriental character.
It shares its warm spicy, sweet and powdery accords with Penhaligon's Vaara, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 422 community ratings.
Blends powdery rose and gentle spices in a manner reminiscent of Penhaligon's Vaara.
It shares its rose, warm spicy and floral accords with Penhaligon's Vaara, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 206 community ratings.
A balanced rose-and-spice composition that channels a similar warm, fragrant mood to Penhaligon's Vaara.
It shares its rose, floral and warm spicy accords with Penhaligon's Vaara, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 462 community ratings.
Swiss Arabian Noora, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than Penhaligon's Vaara.
Swiss Arabian Noora, at about 7h on skin, against about 5h for Penhaligon's Vaara.
Burberry My Burberry, at 79% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Burberry My Burberry saves you about $160 a year against Penhaligon's Vaara. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Swiss Arabian Noora comes closest at 7.4h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Penhaligon's Vaara notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-15.