Guerlain 1995 EDT

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Un Air de Samsara

by Jean-Paul Guerlain

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Guerlain Un Air de Samsara is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1995, created by Jean-Paul Guerlain. Un Air de Samsara opens with Bergamot, Lemon, and Mint, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Iris, and Narcissus, and dries down to a base of Green Notes and Mysore Sandalwood. Guerlain's Un Air de Samsara carries a Statement verdict, a green-led wear.

A fascinating 'fresher' take on a classic, Un Air de Samsara is a love-it-or-hate-it affair thanks to its polarising mint opening. Still, those who love it, love it deeply, hailing it as a sadly missed gem for warm weather wear.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sophisticated
  • Fresh
  • Classic
  • Elegant
  • Confident
Un Air de Samsara Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Baseas listed
Green Notes50%

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:
Spring Summer Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Often highlighted as 'office friendly' and ideal for 'summer', its good longevity and moderate sillage mean it's versatile. The unique fresh-green opening makes it perfect for casual outings, while its inherent elegance lends itself to dates and slightly more formal settings without being overpowering.

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

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Sandalwood oil Santalum Album Oil from Mysore Sandalwood
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint

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 an exhilarating burst of green mint and sharp citrus, tempered by bright bergamot. The freshness then gives way to a sophisticated floral heart of creamy narcissus and sweet jasmine, underpinned by a smooth, rich Mysore sandalwood base. It's an oriental-green hybrid that's both invigorating and deeply comforting.

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