Samsara EDP

Guerlain by Jean-Paul Guerlain Original
88%

No.538 Samsara EDP

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EDP Concentration EDP
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1989 Year -
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Our Verdict - Samsara EDP
A legendary scent that's loved, longed for, and occasionally loathed. Vintage bottles are considered masterpieces, while newer formulations are seen as a shadow of their former glory. It's truly a perfume that transcends mere fragrance, provoking strong emotional connections.
Acquired
Our Verdict - No.538 Samsara EDP
No.538 is Eden's read on Guerlain's Samsara - a creamy sandalwood-vanilla oriental with a soft jasmine-violet-iris heart. It leans into the original's quiet-luxury mood well, though the sandalwood reads thinner and the whole thing fades faster than Guerlain's dense original.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Samsara EDP
No.538 Samsara EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Peach 19% vs 47%
Bergamot 17% vs 52%
Only in Samsara
Ylang-Ylang 30% Green 17% Lemon 16%
Shared Notes
Iris 18% vs 32%
Jasmine 18% vs 39%
Violet 15% vs 28%
Only in Samsara
Narcissus 16% Orris 16% Rose 15%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 26% vs 58%
Vanilla 19% vs 41%
Only in Samsara
Amber 18% Tonka Bean 18% Musk 16%

Accords

Samsara No.538 Samsara
100%
Powdery
55%
96%
Woody
77%
Yellow Floral
Creamy
70%
66%
Vanilla
66%
Iris
64%
Sweet
58%
Amber
52%
Violet Floral
51%
White Floral
51%
Floral
50%
Warm Spicy
40%
Earthy
40%
Powdery shared
100%
55%
Woody
96%
Yellow Floral
77%
Creamy
70%
Vanilla
66%
Iris
66%
Sweet
64%
Amber
58%
Violet Floral
52%
White Floral
51%
Floral shared
51%
50%
Warm Spicy
40%
Earthy
40%

Performance

Samsara No.538 Samsara
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Samsara

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its strong sillage and remarkable longevity, Samsara is best suited for evenings and special occasions where its rich complexity can shine without overwhelming. It's too potent for casual daily wear or the office, but perfect for making a memorable impression on a date or at a formal event.

No.538 Samsara

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Also Works:
Office Date Casual Formal Sport

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both lean powdery, floral

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Samsara EDP
No.538 Samsara EDP
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