Samsara Eau de Parfum bottle Samsara
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
1989 Year 2015
££ Price Tier ££
Andromeda Eau de Parfum bottle Andromeda

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Samsara Eau de Parfum
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 - Andromeda Eau de Parfum
This one is a real head-scratcher and polarising, Andromeda conjures up visions of either luxurious alien fruit or a cheap air freshener. It delivers beast longevity, but whether that's a good thing depends entirely on your nose - sample before you commit, obviously.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 9% 6%
Floral 35% 32%
Fruity 7% 13%
Green 8% 12%
Sweet 30% 32%
Warm 6% 6%
Woody 10% 9%
Earthy 7% 4%
Animalic 8% 5%
Fresh 11% 13%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Samsara EdP
Andromeda EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Ylang-Ylang 29% vs 28%
Bergamot 17% vs 23%
Only in Samsara Eau de Parfum
Peach 19% Green 17% Lemon 16%
Only in Andromeda Eau de Parfum
Jasmine 26% Grass 22%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 19% vs 13%
Amber 18% vs 14%
Tonka Bean 18% vs 13%
Only in Samsara Eau de Parfum
Sandalwood 27% Musk 16%

Accords

Samsara Eau de Parfum Andromeda Eau de Parfum
100%
Powdery
70%
96%
Woody
100%
64%
Sweet
99%
66%
Vanilla
92%
51%
White Floral
89%
58%
Amber
81%
Fruity
79%
77%
Yellow Floral
65%
51%
Floral
76%
66%
Iris
Green
61%
Powdery shared
100%
70%
Woody shared
96%
100%
Sweet shared
64%
99%
Vanilla shared
66%
92%
White Floral shared
51%
89%
Amber shared
58%
81%
79%
Yellow Floral shared
77%
65%
Floral shared
51%
76%
66%
61%

Performance

Samsara Eau de Parfum Andromeda Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Samsara Eau de Parfum

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.

Andromeda Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Given its strong projection and remarkable longevity, Andromeda is best for casual wear and dates where you want to make an impression. It might be a bit too much for a professional office setting, and its fruity-sweet nature doesn't quite fit formal events or active sports.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
91%
Olfactory
98%
Notes
89%
Accord
82%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Sweet, Vanilla accords and Rose, Peach notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Samsara Eau de Parfum
Andromeda Eau de Parfum
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