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Xerjoff Ouverture vs Guerlain Samsara Shine
Ouverture for the community favourite, Samsara Shine for the value.
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Notes
Top
Fig LeafOrangeMagnolia
Heart
CinnamonYlang-YlangIndian JasmineBulgarian Rose
Base
SandalwoodAmberVanillaCashmere WoodIncense
Accords
Woody
100%
Amber
86%
Citrus
73%
Warm spicy
70%
Green
66%
Sweet
65%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
fallwinterspring
About
Ouverture by Xerjoff is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women and men. Ouverture was launched in 2019. The nose behind this fragrance is Chris Maurice. Top notes are Fig Leaf, Orange and Magnolia; middle notes are Cinnamon, Ylang-Ylang, Indian Jasmine and Bulgarian Rose; base notes are Sandalwood, Amber, Vanilla, Cashmere Wood and Incense.
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Notes
Top
Fig LeafGreen NotesCitruses
Heart
Ylang-YlangJasmineRed Currant
Base
SandalwoodVanillaTonka BeanAmber
Accords
Green
100%
Woody
99%
Sweet
85%
Vanilla
83%
Fresh
81%
Amber
72%
Performance
LongevityModerate
SillageStrong
Best Seasons
springfallsummer
About
Samsara Shine by Guerlain is a Floral Green fragrance for women. Samsara Shine was launched in 2001. Top notes are Fig Leaf, Green Notes and Citruses; middle notes are Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Red Currant; base notes are Sandalwood, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Amber.
Notes in Common
29% sharedShared (5)
Fig LeafYlang-YlangSandalwoodAmberVanilla
Only in Ouverture
OrangeMagnoliaCinnamonIndian JasmineBulgarian RoseCashmere WoodIncense
Only in Samsara Shine
Green NotesCitrusesJasmineRed CurrantTonka Bean
Rating
4.16vs3.95
Ratings
1,242vs411
Concentration
EDPvs
Launch Year
2019vs2001
Which should I buy?
Ouverture for the community favourite, Samsara Shine for the value.
- Ouverture is rated higher by the community: 4.16 from 1,242 ratings, against 3.95 from 411.
- Longevity votes lean "long lasting" for Ouverture and "moderate" for Samsara Shine.
- Sillage votes lean "moderate" for Ouverture versus "strong" for Samsara Shine.
- Ouverture is voted best for fall and winter; Samsara Shine for spring and fall.
- Xerjoff is a luxury house (typically $250+), while Guerlain is premium (typically $100–250).
Buy Ouverture if you want the higher-rated option and the budget allows; buy Samsara Shine if value for money matters most.