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Sora Dora

Vanuatu

Name: Vanuatu
Brand: Sora Dora
Price: 200.00 $
Availability: InStock

Extrait De Parfum

Unisex

Sizes

Starting

$200

Description

Vanuatu by Sora Dora is an elegant and captivating Extrait de Parfum that transports the senses to the lush landscapes of Melanesia, drawing inspiration from the region's esteemed sandalwood. This woody spicy fragrance unfolds with a vibrant freshness, evolving into a creamy, warm heart before settling into a sophisticated and lingering base. It masterfully blends floral and woody notes, creating a unique and enchanting olfactory journey that is both mysterious and inviting. Perfumers: Amélie Bourgeois, Anne-Sophie Behaghel, and Camille Chemardin.

Scent Profile

Woody

Spicy

Aromatic

Fresh

Fruity

Warm

Notes

Top Notes

Bergamot Italy Essence

Cardamom Essence

Rhubarb

Black Pepper Essence

Middle Notes

Fig Milk

Violet Leaf

Cumin Essence

Violet

Base Notes

Australian Sandalwood Essence

Light Patchouli Essence

Cedar Atlas Essence

Papyrus Wood

Sparkling Wood

About Sora Dora

Sora Dora is a prestigious family-owned fragrance brand spanning four generations, founded by Antoine Soradora, who was born in 1902 in Loulé, Portugal, and pursued his passion for scents by immigrating to Gréasque near Grasse, France, where he collaborated with jasmine grower Étienne to create his first perfume. The brand's philosophy celebrates nature, emotion, and the founder's journey from Portuguese countryside aromas like lavender and wildflowers to Provençal gardens of jasmine and aromatic plants, capturing life's lightness and dreams in evocative compositions. Its signature 2021 collection of seven unisex fragrances, including Mallow, Jany, and Orchidee Rouge, uniquely blends earthy, floral, and fruity notes reflective of personal heritage and olfactory artistry.

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Perfumers

Anne-Sophie Behaghel

Anne-Sophie Behagel is a French perfumer known for her expressive, contemporary creations that blend boldness with emotional subtlety. As co-founder of Flair Paris alongside Amélie Bourgeois, she has crafted distinctive fragrances for brands such as Liquides Imaginaires, Jovoy, Les Bains Guerbois, and Etat Libre d’Orange, earning recognition for her modern, textured, and imaginative approach to perfumery.

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Camille Chemardin

Camille Chemardin is a French perfumer recognized for her elegant, modern compositions that highlight texture and emotional nuance. Trained at ISIPCA and working with Symrise, she has crafted fragrances for brands such as Guerlain, Matiere Premiere, and Zoologist, known for her ability to blend technical precision with a poetic, contemporary sensibility.

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Amélie Bourgeois

Amélie Bourgeois is a French independent perfumer celebrated for her artistic, avant-garde approach to scent creation. Co-founder of the creative studio Flair Paris, she has composed fragrances for numerous niche houses such as Jovoy, Anatole Lebreton, MDCI, and Liquides Imaginaires. Her style is known for its emotional depth, bold contrasts, and a refined balance between intuition and craftsmanship.

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Reviews

4.3

Very Good4 reviews

Luckyscent

4.3/5 • 4 reviews

Community Insights

Reviewers often describe Vanuatu as a fresh, spicy sandalwood with a creamy, warm character, sometimes noting a fruity-musky or ethereal quality. While appreciated for its unique blend and sophistication, some find it to be a skin scent with limited projection and occasionally consider it overpriced.