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Mancera Aoud Blue Notes vs Guerlain Samsara Eau de Parfum
Aoud Blue Notes is the community's favourite of the two.
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Notes
Top
Fruity NotesLemonGreen NotesBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart
VioletOrris RootRoseYlang-YlangPatchouli
Base
Guaiac WoodLeatherAmberSandalwoodMadagascar Vanilla
Accords
Woody
100%
Powdery
78%
Citrus
72%
Fruity
70%
Sweet
59%
Leather
56%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
springsummerfall
About
Aoud Blue Notes by Mancera is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women and men. Aoud Blue Notes was launched in 2015. The nose behind this fragrance is Pierre Montale. Top notes are Fruity Notes, Lemon, Green Notes, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Violet, Orris Root, Rose, Ylang-Ylang and Patchouli; base notes are Guaiac Wood, Leather, Amber, Sandalwood and Madagascar Vanilla. Mancera Parfums presents at ESXENCE in Milan a new fragrance in their characteristic flacon, in beautiful blue shades, iridescent from royal blue to light blue turquoise shades. The new perfume AOUD BLUE NOTES opens with citrusy notes, enriched with floral notes of the heart with a chypre twist, resting on warm, rich and deep shades of the base, with dominant scents of oud and leather.Mancera Aoud Blue Notes starts with a citrusy union of bergamot, mandarin and Calabrian lemon, completed with fruity and green notes. The heart introduces floral accords of ylang-ylang, violet, rose and orris, spiced with earthy and woody shades of patchouli leaves. The base accentuates guaiac wood combined with sandalwood, while intense leather and amber provide warmth to the composition. Sensuality originates from the soft Madagascar vanilla.Fragrance Aoud Blue Notes arrives 60 and 120 ml Eau de Parfum.
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Notes
Top
Ylang-YlangPeachBergamotGreen NotesLemon
Heart
IrisJasmineNarcissusOrris RootVioletRose
Base
SandalwoodVanillaIrisAmberTonka BeanMusk
Accords
Woody
100%
Yellow floral
83%
Powdery
76%
Sweet
67%
Vanilla
64%
White floral
60%
Performance
LongevityModerate
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
winterfallspring
About
Samsara Eau de Parfum by Guerlain is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women. Samsara Eau de Parfum was launched in 1989. The nose behind this fragrance is Jean-Paul Guerlain. Top notes are Ylang-Ylang, Peach, Bergamot, Green Notes and Lemon; middle notes are Iris, Jasmine, Narcissus, Orris Root, Violet and Rose; base notes are Sandalwood, Vanilla, Iris, Amber, Tonka Bean and Musk. This is a classic for real Guerlain fans. The perfume was created by Jean Paul Guerlain in 1989. Sensual, sophisticated, woodsy fragrance, suitable for romantic dates, as well as for daily use. The top notes are juicy and fresh: bergamot, lemon, ylang-ylang, peach and green notes. The heart is blooming in opulent flowers: elegant jasmine, cold woodsy iris, luscious narcissus, violet and delicate rose. The base is composed of sandal wood, vanilla, Tonka bean, amber, and musk.
Notes in Common
41% sharedShared (9)
LemonGreen NotesBergamotVioletOrris RootRoseYlang-YlangAmberSandalwood
Only in Aoud Blue Notes
Fruity NotesMandarin OrangePatchouliGuaiac WoodLeatherMadagascar Vanilla
Only in Samsara Eau de Parfum
PeachIrisJasmineNarcissusVanillaTonka BeanMusk
Rating
4.02vs3.86
Ratings
1,138vs966
Concentration
EDPvsEDP
Launch Year
2015vs1989
Which should I buy?
Aoud Blue Notes is the community's favourite of the two.
- Aoud Blue Notes is rated higher by the community: 4.02 from 1,138 ratings, against 3.86 from 966.
- Longevity votes lean "long lasting" for Aoud Blue Notes and "moderate" for Samsara Eau de Parfum.
- Sillage is comparable: "moderate" is the most common vote for both.
- Aoud Blue Notes is voted best for spring and summer; Samsara Eau de Parfum for winter and fall.
- Both houses are premium (typically $100–250), so price won't be the deciding factor.
Buy Aoud Blue Notes if you want the higher-rated option; pick Samsara Eau de Parfum if its note profile reads closer to what you already love wearing.