How it smells
It smells mostly powdery and gourmand. Ylang-ylang and peach at the top, jasmine and iris in the middle and sandalwood and iris at the base.
- Came out
- 1989
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Samsara Extrait 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
Guerlain Samsara Extrait in detail
Samsara Extrait comes from Guerlain. This one is the Extrait.
Day or night?
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear. For evenings, Slava Zaitsev Maroussia has more depth.
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Which weather suits it
It is at its best in winter. It is less suited to summer. From best to least suited, the seasons are winter, fall, spring and summer.
Is Samsara Extrait long lasting?
This is a long lasting scent: expect about 6 to 9 hours on skin. Extrait is the strongest strength, with the most perfume oil. It lasts about as long as Lancôme Variety and Nino Cerruti 1881. Base notes like sandalwood and iris are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Will people notice Samsara Extrait?
Its sillage is strong. People around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough.
Its style
The strongest accord is powdery (100%), followed by gourmand and woody. You will probably like it if you enjoy powdery and gourmand smells and notes like jasmine and sandalwood. Less obvious notes include bergamot, orris and vanilla. Perfume fans rate it 4.55 out of 5.
Flankers and editions
There are 5 other versions of this perfume, released between 1995 and 2021.
Perfumes that smell like Samsara Extrait
These perfumes have a close smell: Lancôme Variety (11 shared notes), Nino Cerruti 1881 (12 shared notes), Slava Zaitsev Maroussia (11 shared notes) and Guerlain L'Heure Bleue (10 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Slava Zaitsev Maroussia starts from €19.
More questions
Can men wear Samsara Extrait?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
How much does Samsara Extrait cost?
About €45 in Europe.
When did it come out?
It came out in 1989.
What is the difference between Samsara Extrait Extrait and Samsara?
The other one is the Eau de Parfum and lasts about 6 to 9 hours.