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Frederic Malle Iris Poudre vs Guerlain Samsara Extrait
Samsara Extrait is the community's favourite of the two.
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Notes
Top
Ylang-YlangCarnationAldehydesPalisander RosewoodBergamotOrangeGrapefruitJuniper
Heart
VioletLilyJasmineRoseMagnoliaOrrisPeachLeatherCyclamen
Base
IrisMuskSandalwoodVetiverVanillaAmberebony treeCedarTonka
Accords
Powdery
100%
Woody
85%
Iris
78%
Violet
67%
Musky
61%
Floral
57%
Performance
LongevityModerate
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
springfallwinter
About
Iris Poudre by Frederic Malle is a Floral Aldehyde fragrance for women. Iris Poudre was launched in 2000. The nose behind this fragrance is Pierre Bourdon. Top notes are Ylang-Ylang, Carnation, Aldehydes, Palisander Rosewood, Bergamot, Orange, Grapefruit and Juniper; middle notes are Violet, Lily, Jasmine, Rose, Magnolia, Orris, Peach, Leather and Cyclamen; base notes are Iris, Musk, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Vanilla, Amber, ebony tree, Cedar and Tonka.
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Notes
Top
Ylang-YlangPeachBergamotLemonGreen Notes
Heart
JasmineIrisOrrisVioletNarcissusRose
Base
SandalwoodIrisVanillaTonka BeanAmberMusk
Accords
Powdery
100%
Woody
91%
Yellow floral
71%
Iris
67%
Sweet
61%
Vanilla
60%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageStrong
Best Seasons
winterfallspring
About
Samsara Extrait by Guerlain is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women. Samsara Extrait was launched in 1989. The nose behind this fragrance is Jean-Paul Guerlain. Top notes are Ylang-Ylang, Peach, Bergamot, Lemon and Green Notes; middle notes are Jasmine, Iris, Orris, Violet, Narcissus and Rose; base notes are Sandalwood, Iris, Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Amber and Musk.
Notes in Common
40% sharedShared (12)
Ylang-YlangBergamotVioletJasmineRoseOrrisPeachIrisMuskSandalwoodVanillaAmber
Only in Iris Poudre
CarnationAldehydesPalisander RosewoodOrangeGrapefruitJuniperLilyMagnoliaLeatherCyclamenVetiverebony tree+2 more
Only in Samsara Extrait
LemonGreen NotesNarcissusTonka Bean
Rating
4.05vs4.53
Ratings
3,415vs569
Concentration
ParfumvsExtrait
Launch Year
2000vs1989
Which should I buy?
Samsara Extrait is the community's favourite of the two.
- Samsara Extrait is rated higher by the community: 4.53 from 569 ratings, against 4.05 from 3,415.
- Longevity votes lean "moderate" for Iris Poudre and "long lasting" for Samsara Extrait.
- Sillage votes lean "moderate" for Iris Poudre versus "strong" for Samsara Extrait.
- Iris Poudre is voted best for spring and fall; Samsara Extrait for winter and fall.
- Frederic Malle is a luxury house (typically $250+), while Guerlain is premium (typically $100–250).
Buy Samsara Extrait if you want the higher-rated option; pick Iris Poudre if its note profile reads closer to what you already love wearing.