The smell in short
The first thing you smell is citruses. The heart brings ylang-ylang and jasmine. On the skin it settles into sandalwood and iris. Overall it smells woody and gourmand.
- Came out
- 2021
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- winter
Samsara notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
A closer look at Guerlain Samsara EDT
Samsara EDT is made by Guerlain. Its strength is Eau de Toilette.
Samsara through the year
It is at its best in winter. It is less suited to spring. From best to least suited, the seasons are winter, fall, summer and spring. If you need something for spring, Gianni Versace Blue Jeans is a better fit.
How far Samsara spreads
Its sillage is medium. People near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Clive Christian No1 Masculine and Guerlain L'Heure Bleue spread further.
How long it lasts
Expect about 3 to 6 hours on skin, which is about average for a perfume. As an Eau de Toilette, it is lighter than an Eau de Parfum, so it fades sooner. Clive Christian No1 Masculine and Guerlain L'Heure Bleue last longer, if that matters to you. If you want more hours, Guerlain Samsara lasts about 6 to 9 hours. Base notes like sandalwood and iris are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Day or night?
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear.
Its style
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by gourmand and powdery. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and gourmand smells and notes like ylang-ylang and sandalwood. Less obvious notes include vanilla. Perfume fans rate it 4.14 out of 5.
Guerlain perfumes worth knowing
This house has 124 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Vetiver Guerlain, L'Homme Ideal Extreme and Guerlain.
Flankers and editions
There are 5 other versions of this perfume, released between 1989 and 2021.
Samsara dupes and alternatives
These perfumes have a close smell: Gianni Versace Blue Jeans (6 shared notes), Clive Christian No1 Masculine (6 shared notes), Tom Ford Oud Wood (7 shared notes) and Guerlain L'Heure Bleue (6 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Gianni Versace Blue Jeans starts from €30.
More questions
How much does Samsara cost?
About €45 in Europe.
When did Samsara come out?
It came out in 2021.
Can men wear it?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
What is the difference between Samsara EDT and Samsara?
The other one is the Eau de Parfum and lasts about 6 to 9 hours.