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Potions & Remedies

Vra Vra Vroom Penhaligon's 2023

7.2 / 10 61 Ratings

A perfume by Penhaligon's for women and men, released in 2023. The scent is fruity-floral. It is being marketed by Puig.
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Main accords

Fruity

Floral

Leathery

Fresh

Sweet

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Apricot

Clary sage

Mandarin orange

Bergamot

Heart Notes

Osmanthus

Magnolia

Rose

Base Notes

Leather

Ambrofix

Georgywood®

Perfumer

Quentin Bisch

Ratings

Scent

7.261 Ratings

Longevity

7.147 Ratings

Sillage

6.845 Ratings

Bottle

8.347 Ratings

Value for money

5.734 Ratings

Submitted by multiple users · last update on 12/12/2025.

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Interesting Facts

The fragrance is part of the Potions & Remedies collection.

Smells similar

What the fragrance is similar to

Fleur du Mal

Reviews

4 in-depth fragrance descriptions

10/08/2025

6.5Scent 6Longevity 6Sillage

itscoraline
178 Reviews

itscoraline

1

Nectar vs Decay

Opens with sweet citrus, apricot and what I swear is strawberry before fading to a heart of apricot and osmanthus. If there’s leather in the base, it’s too subtle for my nose.

I can’t make up my mind about the character of this fragrance. When I sniffed my wrists directly, it felt soft and airy, like apricot clouds — but every so often, I’d catch a sudden whiff of overripe, rotting fruit.

The first time it happened, I looked around in confusion trying to figure out where the smell was coming from. The second time (same smell, different location), I realised with horror that it was ME.

It zigzagged like that throughout the day: direct sniff = light and gentle, sudden whiff = bowl of rotten apricots. Clearly it doesn’t react well with my skin chemistry, which made it difficult to rate — in the end, I went with my response to the good half of the scent.

Scent aside, projection is moderate and longevity is on the lower end of moderate (around 6 hours). Unisex but sweet fruit may lean feminine coded to some.

06/03/2025

8Scent

Telekinec
521 Reviews

Telekinec

1

Beautiful fruits surrounded by honeyed osmanthus and suede

I've been attracted to this perfume ever since I spotted apricot in its top notes. Tried it at a Rennaï but I wanted a sample to try it at home without the noise coming from other fragrances. I got myself a sample at Etiket and here I am!

Very beautiful opening of fruity, sweet and nectar-like apricot, followed by the freshness of citrus fruits and the aromatic, gentle note of clary sage. It's uplifting, but also gentle and well-met. Osmanthus is the star of the middle note. Sweet, honey-like: it adds depth to the fragrance. Very subtle carnal and sweet rose with a fresh magnolia. At this point, the scent titters between freshness and creaminess which is intriguing, but nice nonetheless. The bottom becomes fresher and the leather starts showing. Leather is more suede-like, smooth with a good transition. It enhances the almost peachy, fuzziness of the apricot and osmanthus that have slowly been slipping away. Drydown is a little bit synthetic and fresher than the rest of the fragrance.

I tried it twice (excluding when I tried it at a store) and pondered on going for a full bottle. Ultimately, I decided to drop it for a few reasons. I'm not a fan of leather and unfortunately it comes out on my skin (my skin chemistry does that). Apricot and osmanthus don't last as long as I wish they did. Performance is subpar for the price and yes, I know Penhaligon's are not on the strong side of fragrances, but still. Apart from all of that, it's a very beautiful fragrance and if I had discovered it earlier in my journey, I might have gone for a full bottle.

05/15/2025

Aquaphobitch
41 Reviews

Aquaphobitch

Helpful Review 4

Osmanthus bubble bath

I love the apothecary vibes of the Penhaligons Potions & Remedies fragrances as a Victorian studies specialist, and I’m an osmanthus whore so me and this fragrance were a match made in heaven from the start.

This starts out very fresh, citrusy from the orange, airy, and succulent from the apricot. There is a realistic fuzziness, and fleshy quality that pairs super well with the slight pungent, armpity undertones of the leather. But the shampooey osmanthus takes the front seat here. It’s sudsy, and luxurious, like taking a bubble bath with osmanthus flowers floating around you, drinking expensive wine and reading French erotica. Teetering between innocence, and experience.

08/29/2024

8Scent 7Longevity 7Sillage

Maxpetz
2 Reviews

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Maxpetz

4

On the Way in the Apricot Orchard

Two weeks ago, while on vacation, I made a detour to Salzburg and, of course, had to visit the numerous perfumeries in the city. Among other places, I entered a shop near the Mönchsberg, where the impressive fortress is located.

Upon entering the shop, I was quite amazed. BOHOBOCO, Roja, Widian, and several other houses, including Penhaligon's, were represented. The fragrances from the latter house particularly stood out due to the extensive range and beautiful presentation on a round glass table in the center of the shop, which is why I focused on them. I was able to test not only the new The Dandy but also the very exclusive Potions & Remedies.
While The Dandy and a large part of the P. & R. didn't convince me much, the Vra Vra Vroom surprised me greatly.
Right upon spraying: this beautiful, zesty apricot. Am I still in Salzburg, or have I just been teleported to an apricot orchard in the Wachau? Second sniff, third sniff - wow, what a lovely scent. I had it sprayed on my skin and took a little stroll, with my wrist barely leaving my nose. Alongside the zest and floral notes of the apricot, there’s a fine tea note and a velvety leather that makes the fragrance very soft and gentle in the drydown. A sense of well-being spreads through my body. During lunch in the sun, I kept catching these delicate, fruity, and clean scent trails in my nose, which made my purchasing decision easier. So back to the perfumery - and once again, 200€ less in my wallet.

Whether the Vra Vra Vroom is worth the price is something everyone must decide for themselves. It is definitely not cheap. Had I smelled it in a different context, I would have (with a heavy heart) probably left it behind. But now I have a fragrance that not only smells great but also constantly reminds me of a sunny day in Salzburg's old town. ;)