StrawberryOpens with
RoseHeart
BenzoinDries down to
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Samba Ruby
The soft glow of candlelight during an evening of quiet conversation and shared laughter.
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Samba RubyHow it wears
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HeartThe Soul
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The story behind the bottle.
Samba Ruby by Perfumer's Workshop was launched in 2016 and is an Oriental Floral fragrance for women crafted by perfumer Gil Clavien. This composition opens with the vibrant sweetness of strawberry and nectarine, creating a playful yet sensual introduction. The heart melds rose and dahlia with star anise and black licorice to create an intriguing contrast between floral delicacy and spicy warmth. It settles into a base of benzoin, tonka bean, patchouli, sandalwood, and orchid, which anchors the fragrance with rich amber and vanilla notes. The result is a warm, intimate scent that feels like a personal embrace.
Samba Ruby has a very weak longevity, so apply it liberally to pulse points where your body heat can help the scent linger. Given its intimate sillage, wear it close to skin rather than expecting it to fill a room. It's best suited for an evening out or a cozy night in.
Fig. 01 — Samba Ruby, Perfumer's Workshop
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Gil Clavien
Gil Clavien Giannoni, raised near the Matterhorn in Switzerland, earned a master's in biology from the University of Geneva in 1989 before joining Firmenich as an Assistant Perfumer, working with Tony Morris and Francis Deleamont.
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