Vera Wang by Vera Wang
Brand: Vera Wang
Concentration: EDP
Scent overview
A soft bridal floral: sheer mandarin over lotus, gardenia and Bulgarian rose, settling on powdery iris and musk.
Is Vera Wang worth it?
How it smells: Opens with mandarin, lotus and gardenia at the heart, then dries down to iris and musk.
Scent Score: 46/100 (Fair). Doesn't stand out. Fades faster than most fragrances. Nothing wrong with it, but similar fragrances do more. Sample it before buying a bottle. Performance 36, versatility 67, layerability 50 and value 36, each out of 100.
Buyers say it works for any occasion, gets compliments and lasts long. Buyers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 273 FragranceX reviews.
Scent Character
EDP · Introduced 2002 · Women
Key accords: Mandarin, Lotus, Gardenia, Rose, Iris, Musk
Top Notes
- Mandarin
Heart Notes
- Lotus
- Gardenia
- Rose
Base Notes
- Iris
- Musk
Occasions: Special Occasion, Office
Seasons: Spring, Summer
Fragrance overview
Vera Wang by Vera Wang belongs to the floral fragrance family. A soft bridal floral: sheer mandarin over lotus, gardenia and Bulgarian rose, settling on powdery iris and musk. Vera Wang opens with Mandarin. The heart brings Lotus, Gardenia, and Rose. It dries down to Iris and Musk.
How to wear Vera Wang
On skin, Vera Wang by Vera Wang has moderate longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 5/10, EDP concentration. It's best in spring and summer. Reach for it for special occasion and office. Its best layering match in the catalog is For Her by Narciso Rodriguez. Apply Vera Wang first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer For Her on top for musk lift. Start with 2 sprays Vera Wang : 2 sprays For Her and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Vera Wang opens with Mandarin.
The heart brings Lotus, Gardenia, and Rose.
It dries down to Iris and Musk.
What to layer with Vera Wang
For Her by Narciso Rodriguez
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and musk scents naturally complement each other, and they share rose and musk.
Order: Apply Vera Wang first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer For Her on top for musk lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Vera Wang : 2 sprays For Her
Galloway by Parfums de Marly
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and fresh scents naturally complement each other, and they share iris and musk.
Order: Apply Vera Wang first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Galloway on top for fresh lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Vera Wang : 2 sprays Galloway
Portfolio Euphoric by Al Haramain
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and citrus scents naturally complement each other, and they share rose and musk.
Order: Apply Vera Wang first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Portfolio Euphoric on top for citrus lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Vera Wang : 2 sprays Portfolio Euphoric
Roses on Ice by Kilian
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and fresh scents naturally complement each other, and they share rose and musk.
Order: Apply Vera Wang first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Roses on Ice on top for fresh lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Vera Wang : 2 sprays Roses on Ice
Tumultu by Liquides Imaginaires
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share rose and musk.
Order: Apply Vera Wang first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Tumultu on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Vera Wang : 2 sprays Tumultu
Pairings to approach with care
Asad Elixir by Lattafa
Not Recommended · 30/99
Asad Elixir has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Asad Elixir brings an oriental contrast to this floral scent.
Order: Apply Vera Wang first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Asad Elixir on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Vera Wang : 1 spray Asad Elixir
Stronger With You Absolutely by Armani
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Not Recommended · 31/99
Stronger With You Absolutely has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Stronger With You Absolutely brings an oriental contrast to this floral scent.
Order: Apply Vera Wang first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Stronger With You Absolutely on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Vera Wang : 1 spray Stronger With You Absolutely
Related fragrances and why
- For Her by Narciso RodriguezBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.— Both include rose and musk.
- Galloway by Parfums de Marly — Both include iris and musk.
- Portfolio Euphoric by Al Haramain — Both include rose and musk.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Vera Wang?
Vera Wang opens with Mandarin. The heart brings Lotus, Gardenia, and Rose. It dries down to Iris and Musk.
How long does Vera Wang last, and how strong is it?
Vera Wang by Vera Wang has moderate longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 5/10, EDP concentration.
When should you wear Vera Wang?
It's best in spring and summer. It suits special occasion and office.
What layers well with Vera Wang?
For Her by Narciso Rodriguez is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Floral and musk scents naturally complement each other, and they share rose and musk. Apply Vera Wang first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer For Her on top for musk lift. Start with 2 sprays Vera Wang : 2 sprays For Her.
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