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Guerlain Samsara

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Oil Perfumery Guerlain Samsara is a perfume oil launched in 2020. Guerlain Samsara opens with Bergamot and Ylang-Ylang, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Violet, and Narcissus, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood, Iris, Vanilla, and Tonka Bean. Oil Perfumery's Guerlain Samsara carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

A masterful blend of sandalwood and jasmine, it's both elegant and enduring - a signature scent for cooler months.
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  • Confident
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Sensual
  • Luxurious
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Guerlain Samsara Perfume Oil bottle
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Samsara by Guerlain
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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
Beast (10+h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

The rich floral and woody notes make it perfect for cooler and transitional seasons like spring and fall, while its deep base allows it to perform well in winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Samsara's luxurious and elegant profile makes it suitable for formal occasions and dates, while its rich projection may be a bit much for office or sport settings.

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
  • 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

Ethics and formulation

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Alcohol-free An oil-based perfume · that format has no alcohol carrier

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About

Samsara opens with a burst of lush ylang-ylang complemented by citrus brightens. The heart blooms with jasmine and narcissus, sustained by a creamy sandalwood base that adds depth and warmth through the wear.

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