The Last Spritz

Popular fragrances

Guerlain

Samsara Eau de Parfum

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Samsara Eau de Parfum
Notes

Top

Ylang-YlangYlang-YlangPeachPeachBergamotBergamotGreen NotesGreen NotesLemonLemon

Mid

IrisIrisJasmineJasmineNarcissusNarcissusOrris RootOrris RootVioletVioletRoseRose

Base

SandalwoodSandalwoodVanillaVanillaIrisIrisAmberAmberTonka BeanTonka BeanMuskMusk
Performance
Longevity75
Good
Projection70
Solid
Sillage70
Noticeable
Gender
Leans feminine
When to wear
Spring32%
Summer23%
Fall87%
Winter95%
Day60%
Night100%
The take

What works

  • Sandalwood-heavy fragrance built before everyone gave up on real sandalwood
  • Unmistakable — you'll know a Samsara wearer from across the room
  • Rich and meditative; dressed for evening even when it isn't

Trade-offs

  • Reads loudly '90s — not for anyone wanting modern minimalism
  • Modern formulation lost the Mysore sandalwood depth that made it iconic
Smells like

Similar scent DNA — if you own one, you may not need the other

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Details
Perfumer
Jean-Paul Guerlain