Guerlain 1989 Extrait

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Samsara Extrait

by Jean-Paul Guerlain

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Guerlain Samsara Extrait is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 1989, created by Jean-Paul Guerlain. Samsara Extrait opens with Green Notes, Bergamot, Lemon, and Ylang-Ylang, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Iris, and Iris, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood, and Vanilla. Guerlain's Samsara Extrait carries an Acquired verdict, a floral-led wear.

A truly magnificent vintage extrait, Samsara Parfum is revered as a rich, sensual sandalwood masterpiece. If you can hunt down a vintage bottle, don't walk, run. It's a treasure, and quite simply, one of the most beautiful perfumes ever made.
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Samsara Extrait Extrait bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

As an extrait, it sits closer to the skin than EDPs, making it surprisingly versatile but still best suited for more intimate or special occasions. Its opulent character, driven by rich sandalwood and florals, lends itself particularly well to evening wear and formal events.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Opens with a symphony of creamy ylang-ylang and delicate peach, underpinned by crisp green notes and a hint of citrus. The heart blooms into a powdery floral bouquet, where iris and violet intertwine with the heady sweetness of narcissus and jasmine. The lasting impression is a divinely smooth, rich sandalwood base, warmed by amber, vanilla, and a touch of musk, creating a luxurious and enveloping trail.

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