New Penhaligon's Scent Coming

[Craig_From_Cincy]

I just read this and thought that I'd pass it along. Penhaligon's have announced a new men's cologne launching on August 19th: Vaara: a fragrance for for a Maharaja:

Master Perfumer Bertrand Duchaufour is back with his first perfume for Penhaligon’s since Sartorial (2010) with a new fragrance for the venerable British House named Vaara. Vaara, was inspired by the Royal House of Marwar-Jodphur in Rajasthan when His Highness Maharaja Gaj Singh II desired a scent to commemorate the birth of his granddaughter, Vaara and to reflect his family’s deep love and connection with Jodhpur. Vaara offers a unique glimpse into this aromatic world of the Maharaja.

Bertrand travelled to Jodhpur to explore the life of a Maharaja; visiting historic forts, family palaces, exotic gardens and bustling city markets. His journey provided him with an abundance of inspiration for the fragrance and the end result, Vaara, cleverly captures the spirit of this fascinating part of India.

The fragrance begins with a delicious blend of coriander and carrot seeds, creamy saffron and juicy quince: ingredients discovered during his trips to local markets in Jodhpur. The heart of Vaara belongs to the gardens of Balsamand, the Maharaja’s summer palace with two glorious roses blended elegantly with a billowing white note of Indian magnolia, a touch of freesia and a whisper of iris. The fragrance settles into a luscious combination of honey, white musks and resins dripping over an aromatic base of tonka, cedarwood and sandalwood.

Head Notes: Quince, Rosewater, Carrot Seed, Coriander Seed, Saffron

Heart Notes: Moroccan Rose Absolute, Bulgarian Rose Oil, Freesia, Indian Magnolia, Peony, Iris

Base Notes: Honey, White Musk, Cedarwood, Sandalwood, Benzoin Resin, Tonka Bean

100ml Eau de Parfum $160

50ml Eau de Parfum $125

Vaara will launch in the United States online at http://www.penhaligons.com and in select Saks Fifth Avenue stores on Monday 19th August.
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http://www.cafleurebon.com/new-niche-pe ... d-jodhpur/

 

[Lamb Root]

Sounds very flowery. Thanks for the info.

 

[rearviewmirror]

Josh sent me a little something he was working on that had carrot seed in it, and I instantly fell in love with the scent.

 

[greenie]

Sounds a bit too feminine to me.

Although, "vaara" is "danger" in Finnish.

Threat or a possibility, hmm?

 

[jwilock]

You usually can't tell too much from a written description, but this one doesn't sound like one I'd like.

 

[The Knize]

I suspect this will be interesting at the least. Bertrand Duchaufour is the real thing when it comes to perfumers and it sounds like a lot of effort was put into this one as a major Pen's release.

It does sound flowery and feminine. Somewhere on the web BD says re did not want this one to be an obvious rose. So a non-obvious rose, I suppose. Saffron and coriander seem almost trendy to me.

 

[BillC]

I like a lot of Duchaufour's scents and I really like rose. Looking forward to trying this one

 

[rearviewmirror]

I suspect this will be interesting at the least. Bertrand Duchaufour is the real thing when it comes to perfumers and it sounds like a lot of effort was put into this one as a major Pen's release.

It does sound flowery and feminine. Somewhere on the web BD says re did not want this one to be an obvious rose. So a non-obvious rose, I suppose. Saffron and coriander seem almost trendy to me.

saffron and 'noir' seem to be this years 'oud'

 

[Kevan]

Sounds amazing, but probably something an incense and Indian-fragrance afficionado has smelled a hundred times. I'll get the sample and be like "Yep, that smells like X." Still, I'm craving a sample....

Edit: Sounds a lot like a Flora agarbatti; the name escaped me for a second. They come in a million different names and varying quality, but the scent is similar across the board. Creamy, honey-like notes, flowers, and a vanilla-sandalwood base.

 

[The Knize]

saffron and 'noir' seem to be this years 'oud'

Well said!

 

[sarimento1]

Thanks, neat box.
Altho I'm still debating whether to swing for some Satorial, which I've tried and like.
Wonder if they will discontinue an older scent to keep the line trimmed?

 

[mistercitizen]

Interesting notes all around. Thanks for posting!

Ben

 

[rearviewmirror]

Thanks, neat box.
Altho I'm still debating whether to swing for some Satorial, which I've tried and like.
Wonder if they will discontinue an older scent to keep the line trimmed?

They killed off LP 9

 

[Lamb Root]

I just checked their web page and it seems that they really dismissed the production of Racquets Formula too. They have Sartorial and Sliver plated Walnut Ball Cufflinks instead.

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no, I'll be polite. Fick'em and their Vaara's most beautiful flower.
Changes are supposed to happen for the better.

 

[Kevan]

They got rid of Racquets? That's one of their best and most versatile scents. I have plenty left in my bottle but still...

 

[The Knize]

Pens has discontinued then brought back various scents over the years, including LP No. 9.

I am not surprised to see LP No. 9 drop out again. I do not think Pens ever quite knew what to do with it. Not a favorite of mine, but I understand why it is liked by many.

Racquets does seem like a loss. I would not be surprised to see it come back eventually.

 

[sarimento1]

Racquets is a favorite

 

[StylinLA]

Duchaufour does some amazing scents, so it will be worth a sniff for sure. I'm in the category of some others here that cannot
wrap my head around a scent based on the notes description as a rule...

Will be interesting to see some real world reviews over at Basenotes when the scent comes out.

 

[Schad]

Racquets is a nice scent.

 

[Isaac]

Racquets is a nice scent.

And discontinued....