Laboratorio Olfattivo 2017 EDP

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Vanhera

by Luca Maffei

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Laboratorio Olfattivo Vanhera is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017, created by Luca Maffei. Vanhera opens with Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Sichuan Pepper, and Cardamom, settles into a heart of Cashmere Wood, Sandalwood, and Cinnamon, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Musk, Amber, and Ambroxan. Laboratorio Olfattivo's Vanhera carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one is a real Marmite scent, polarising opinion with its intense synthetic amber and pepper. Some find it a screeching chemical bomb, a migraine in a bottle, while others adore its unique, non-gourmand spicy vanilla warmth. Sample first, your nose will thank you.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Edgy
  • Warm
  • Mysterious
  • Sensual
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Vanhera Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its bold, warm spicy, and amber-heavy profile, coupled with strong projection for many, makes it less ideal for office wear where discretion is key. The sensual and mysterious vibe is perfect for dates and evening events, while its unique character can suit casual wear for those who want to make a statement.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Vanhera opens with a potent blast of sharp Sichuan and pink pepper, spiced with aromatic cardamom, quickly giving way to a rich, dark vanilla. Woody notes of sandalwood and cashmere, alongside warm cinnamon, form a cosy embrace. The base settles into a lingering blend of musky amber and ambroxan, adding depth and a controversial synthetic edge.

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