AldehydesOpens with
CarnationHeart
SandalwoodDries down to
Jacques GuerlainThe nose · 40 fragrances · also made Shalimar Parfum (1925)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Guerlain · Sold as feminine
Vega
The moment when sunlight filters through sheer curtains in a well-appointed room, where floral notes blend with subtle hints of vanilla and sandalwood.
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VegaPremium · $100–250
55%Similar accords, often for lessEscada Margaretha Ley · EscadaMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 6 of its 12 notes8 matches →How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
Notes Pyramid
TopOpening
HeartThe Soul
BaseFoundation
Main Accords
When to Wear
Who Wears It
The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 1936, Vega by Guerlain is an iconic Floral Aldehyde fragrance crafted by Jacques Guerlain. The composition opens with aldehydes and bergamot for a crisp, fresh start, giving way to floral heart notes like African orange flower, jasmine, and ylang-ylang. The base of sandalwood, vanilla, and amber provides warmth and depth, creating a scent that feels both classic and lasting. Vega exemplifies Guerlain's tradition of using luxurious materials, such as their own ylang-ylang from Comoro Islands, making it a true representation of the brand’s heritage.
Apply Vega to pulse points for the best effect. The aldehydic top notes dissipate quickly, so it's important to wait a few minutes before layering with other scents or clothing. For lasting warmth, reapply the base notes throughout the day.
Fig. 01 — Vega, Guerlain
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Jacques Guerlain
The poet of the golden ageJacques Guerlain is one of the greatest perfumers who ever lived — the man who gave the world Shalimar, Mitsouko, L'Heure Bleue, and Vol de Nuit. As the third-generation perfumer of the House of Guerlain, he elevated the family craft into high art.
“Perfumery? It is a matter of patience.”
Jacques Guerlain · As recalled by Marcel Billot, Parfumerie, Cosmétique, Savons, 1964
Designer Guerlain
More from the house · founded 1828 · France
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The originalVegaGuerlain · Premium · $100–250Escada · 1990Escada Margaretha LeyShares 6 of its 12 notes$40–100★ 4.20 (737)
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What people
are saying.
Well loved by wearers: loved by 52%, disliked or hated by 8%.