Un Air de Samsara
“Un Air de Samsara by Guerlain is a Floral fragrance for women”
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Well loved by wearers — a green, aromatic composition with a white floral undertone. Voted best for spring and summer wear, leaning feminine.
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Launched in 1995 by Jean-Paul Guerlain for Guerlain, Un Air de Samsara is a composition that plays with contrasts and layers. The fragrance opens with the freshness of mint, bergamot, and lemon, offering an immediate burst of green and citrus notes. This vibrant beginning gives way to a heart of narcissus, jasmine, and iris, which adds warmth and complexity. The base notes of Mysore sandalwood and herbal nuances ground the scent in earthy richness, creating a balance between lightness and depth.
Composition & Character
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Application Tips
Apply Un Air de Samsara in light layers to allow its nuances to unfold gradually. The top notes are bright but fleeting, so two sprays will ensure that you experience both the initial freshness and the deeper floral heart as it develops on your skin.
Jean-Paul Guerlain
Founding perfumer · 89 fragrances · b. 1937 · French
“I am the last Guerlain to make perfume. After me, the house continues — but the family chapter closes.”
Jean-Paul Guerlain is the fourth and final generation of Guerlain family perfumers, a lineage that spans nearly two centuries of French fragrance history. Taking the creative helm of the house in 1955, he continued the family's tradition of creating deeply personal, emotionally rich fragrances. His masterpieces — Habit Rouge, Vétiver, Samsara, and Héritage — are cornerstones of the perfume canon. Jean-Paul brought a more modern, sometimes daring sensibility to the Guerlain tradition, while always maintaining the house's legendary commitment to the finest raw materials.
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A walk through a lush garden just after a rain shower, where the air is filled with the scent of fresh leaves and blooming flowers.
Fig. 01 — Un Air de Samsara, Guerlain
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