89%

Samsara EDP

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Samsara Eau de Parfum bottle Samsara EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender U
1989 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Samsara Eau de Parfum bottle Samsara EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

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 - Samsara EDP
Rebel Aromas' Samsara nods to Guerlain's iconic sandalwood-jasmine classic, keeping the creamy woody-floral shape but with a much simpler build. The famous Mysore sandalwood depth is swapped for a generic woody-amber base, so it reads as a flatter, sweeter, shorter-lived echo of the original rather than a precise match.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Samsara EDP
Samsara EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Ylang-Ylang 29% vs 44%
Bergamot 17% vs 55%
Shared Notes
Iris 18% vs 30%
Jasmine 18% vs 46%
Narcissus 16% vs 23%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 26% vs 36%
Vanilla 19% vs 25%
Amber 18% vs 22%
Musk 16% vs 16%
Only in Samsara
Tonka Bean 18%

Accords

Samsara Samsara
100%
Powdery
96%
Woody
70%
66%
Vanilla
45%
66%
Iris
64%
Sweet
51%
White Floral
60%
58%
Amber
40%
51%
Floral
100%
Woody shared
96%
70%
Vanilla shared
66%
45%
66%
64%
White Floral shared
51%
60%
Amber shared
58%
40%
51%

Performance

Samsara 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.

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
89%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, white floral, vanilla

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Samsara EDP
Samsara EDP
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