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Also asExtrait de Parfum · 1989 →
Jean-Paul GuerlainThe nose · 89 fragrances · also made Samsara Extrait (1989)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
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Samsara Eau de Toilette
The quiet luxury of an early evening in a Parisian apartment, where the soft glow of lamps mixes with the subtle scent of fresh flowers and warm spices.
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Samsara Eau de ToilettePremium · $100–250
54%Similar accords, often for lessMilena · Ard Al ZaafaranBudget tier, under $40 · shares 6 of its 13 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 1989 and crafted by Jean-Paul Guerlain, Samsara Eau de Toilette is a luxurious blend of powdery florals and warm woods that captures the essence of French elegance. The composition opens with bright citrus notes and green accents before transitioning into a rich heart of ylang-ylang, jasmine, and iris. These floral layers are enveloped by a base of vanilla, amber, and musk, creating a scent that feels both lasting and comforting.
One to two sprays is sufficient for this fragrance; the powdery florals are potent but delicate. Allow it to settle into your skin before heading out — the base notes bloom gradually over an hour, ensuring a lasting warmth.
Fig. 01 — Samsara Eau de Toilette, Guerlain
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Jean-Paul Guerlain
The last GuerlainJean-Paul Guerlain is the fourth and final generation of Guerlain family perfumers, a lineage that spans nearly two centuries of French fragrance history.
“You get deaf, you get blind, but you don’t lose your sense of smell.”
Jean-Paul Guerlain · Wallpaper*, December 2008
Designer Guerlain
More from the house · founded 1828 · France
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The originalSamsara Eau de ToiletteGuerlain · Premium · $100–250Ard Al Zaafaran · 2024MilenaShares 6 of its 13 notesunder $40★ 4.40 (62)
With Guerlain Habit Rouge Légère
Adds patchouli, leather and aromatic; shares lemon and bergamot and 1 more note.
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 48%, disliked or hated by 12%.