Description Sora Dora's newest release, launched in 2026. Perfumer Margaux Le Paih Guérin built Raphael around quiet, discreet notes — described by the brand as lingering "like a cherished thought" rather than announcing itself. It opens with rhubarb, pink pepper and cardamom, moves into an iris, honeysuckle and magnolia heart with violet and nutmeg, and settles into a musky, woody base of vetiver, cashmeran, ambroxan, cedar, vanilla and patchouli. Scent Character Raphael is new enough that Sora Dora hasn't yet published an accord breakdown for it — rather than invent percentages, here's the character read from the note pyramid and the brand's own positioning: a soft, musky woody-floral built to sit close to the skin. Iris and honeysuckle lead the floral side; vetiver, cashmeran and ambroxan carry the musky-woody base. No oud or gourmand facet in this one — it's positioned as the brand's most understated release to date. Fragrance Pyramid Top: Cardamom Essence, Pink Pepper Extract, Rhubarb Heart: Nutmeg, Magnolia, Honeysuckle, Iris, Violet Base: Haitian Vetiver, Vanilla, White Musks, Atlas & Virginia Cedarwood, Cashmeran, Patchouli, Ambroxan Best Occasions & Season Leisure Casual wear Evening Year-round — the note pyramid and season data both point to a versatile, all-season musk Concentration & Provenance Extrait de ParfumPerfumer: Margaux Le Paih GuérinSora Dora, France — 2026 100% Authentic, From Authorized Distributors Every Sora Dora bottle and sample we carry is sourced through authorized distribution — never gray market. Venba has filled 200,000+ orders with a 4.9★ Trustpilot rating, free US shipping on orders $100+, and hassle-free returns. FAQ Is Raphael a men's or women's fragrance?Unisex — it's marketed and worn as a fragrance for women and men. How strong is it?The brand describes it as built around quiet, discreet notes designed to sit close to the skin rather than project loudly — expect a softer, more intimate scent than Sora Dora's oud or gourmand releases. Does it contain oud or gourmand notes?No — Raphael is a musky woody-floral with no oud, caramel or dessert-style notes in its published pyramid.
