Is Perfume Parlour World a dupe of Guerlain Samsara?
Samsara EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | M |
| 1989 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
World EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Samsara
- World
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
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.
A budget take on Guerlain Samsara, that creamy sandalwood-and-jasmine oriental classic. World captures the lush jasmine heart and the warm sandalwood-vanilla drydown, but the Mysore-sandalwood richness reads thinner and more synthetic, and it projects more modestly than the original.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
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.
Seasons
The creamy sandalwood, vanilla and rich florals make this a warm autumn and winter scent, with enough lift for spring.
Occasions
Its sophisticated, sensual character suits evenings, dates and formal occasions more than the office or sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Every one of its 14 notes is in the original, including Musk, Rose, Vanilla
Without green notes
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$106.99 plus sales tax
Maple Prime - 2.5 fl oz (75 ml)
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Best Value
$106.99 plus sales tax
Maple Prime - 2.5 fl oz (75 ml) - $42.19/fl oz
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World EDP
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