Samouraï 1995 EDT

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Samouraï (1995)

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Samouraï Samouraï (1995) is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1995. Samouraï (1995) opens with Cedar and Pink Pepper, settles into a heart of Bergamot, Lemon, Rose, and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood and Vetiver. Samouraï's Samouraï (1995) carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one's a bit of a cult classic, especially in Japan, but opinions are divided. Some find it a timeless, elegant masterpiece; others, a cheap, synthetic mess. It's a risk-taker for sure.
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  • Elegant
  • Fresh
  • Playful
  • Luxurious
  • Masculine
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Samouraï (1995) Eau de Toilette 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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its moderate longevity and sillage mean it's versatile enough for most occasions without being overpowering. The fresh and elegant profile makes it suitable for daywear and casual settings, with enough unique character for a date, though perhaps a bit too relaxed for highly 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

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon
  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood

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

Samouraï opens with a sharp, almost steely freshness, a blend of cedar and pink pepper that immediately grabs your attention. As it settles, a floral heart emerges, with bright bergamot and lemon mingling with a sophisticated rose and jasmine, lending an unexpected softness. The dry-down reveals a warm, woody base of sandalwood and vetiver, bringing an elegant depth to the earlier crispness.

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