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LABORATORIO OLFATTIVO

VANHERA

Name: VANHERA
Brand: LABORATORIO OLFATTIVO
Price: 165.00 $
Availability: InStock

Eau De Parfum

Unisex

Sizes

Starting

$165

Description

Vanhera by Laboratorio Olfattivo is a daring reimagining of vanilla, revealing a dark and spicy character where the usual sweetness is set aside in favor of sophisticated tension. From the outset, vibrant bergamot and a rush of peppers ignite the senses before layers of sandalwood and cashmere wood introduce a textured, woody warmth. Madagascar vanilla absolute is at the core, enveloped and challenged by cinnamon, cardamom, and smoky, resinous woods, creating a constant interplay of light and shadow. Rather than a dessert-like vanilla, Vanhera unfolds as a complex battle of contrasts—cold yet enveloping, mysterious yet inviting. Created by Luca Maffei for unisex.

Scent Profile

Spicy

Woody

Smoky

Ambery

Vanilla

Fresh

Warm

Notes

Top Notes

Bergamot

Cardamom

Sichuan Pepper

Pink Pepper

Middle Notes

Sandalwood

Cashmere Wood

Cinnamon

Base Notes

Madagascar Vanilla Absolute

Vanilla

Dark Woodsy Notes

Amber

Ambrocenide

Musk

Karmawood

Timbersilk

About LABORATORIO OLFATTIVO

Laboratorio Olfattivo is an Italian niche fragrance house founded in 2009 by Roberto Drago and Daniela Caon, dedicated to the artistry of scent as pure expression. Based in Turin, Italy, the brand collaborates with renowned perfumers to craft elegant, evocative fragrances that balance creativity with sophistication. Known for blends like Nerotic, Need_U, and Salina, Laboratorio Olfattivo embodies the essence of Italian craftsmanship—refined, emotional, and timelessly contemporary.

Website

Reviews

3.7

Good3 reviews

Ministry of Scent

3.7/5 • 3 reviews

Community Insights

Reviewers consistently praise Vanhera's unique, unsweetened vanilla contrast, calling it a sophisticated departure from typical gourmand scents. Many highlight its complexity and balanced interplay between warming spices, woody nuances, and restrained, cool vanilla.

Pros

Performance excellence: Most users report very good longevity and moderate sillage, with the scent evolving richly for several hours.

Versatile appeal: Well-suited for both daytime and evening wear, and appreciated across seasons, especially in cooler months.

Quality composition: Community feedback highlights the creative blend and high-quality ingredients, applauding the non-gourmand, mature take on vanilla.

Cons

Specific limitation: Some find the pepper and spice opening almost too sharp or dominant for their taste.

Situational drawback: Its moody, dark character may feel too intense for hot weather or those preferring sweeter, lighter fragrances.

Comparisons

Similar to Serge Lutens Un Bois Vanille: Both use vanilla in a dark, textured context with woods, but Vanhera is described as less sweet and more spice-driven.

Reminds reviewers of Atelier Cologne Vanille Insensee: Key differences include Vanhera's pronounced spicy and woody tension compared to the fresher, lighter profile of Vanille Insensee.