Guerlain Samsara Shine
How it smells
The first thing you smell is fig leaf and green notes. The heart brings ylang-ylang and jasmine. On the skin it settles into sandalwood and vanilla. Overall it smells green and woody.
- Came out
- 2001
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Samsara Shine 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 Shine
Samsara Shine is made by Guerlain.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €45, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs less than Lancôme Variety and Givenchy Amarige.
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Which weather suits Samsara Shine
It is at its best in winter. It is less suited to summer. From best to least suited, the seasons are winter, spring, fall and summer.
Day or night?
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear. Its green side keeps it clean and easy.
The style of Samsara Shine
The strongest accord is green (100%), followed by woody and gourmand. You will probably like it if you enjoy green and woody smells and notes like ylang-ylang and sandalwood. Less obvious notes include citruses, red currant and tonka bean. Perfume fans rate it 3.94 out of 5.
How long it lasts
This is a long lasting scent: expect about 6 to 9 hours on skin. It lasts longer than Cacharel Noa. Base notes like sandalwood and vanilla are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Flankers and editions
There are 3 other versions of this perfume, released between 1989 and 2021.
Perfumes that smell like Samsara Shine
These perfumes have a close smell: Cacharel Noa (6 shared notes), Lancôme Variety (6 shared notes), Theodoros Kalotinis Alluring Fig unisex (6 shared notes) and Givenchy Amarige (6 shared notes).
Questions people ask
How strong is Samsara Shine?
Strong: people around you will notice it.
When did Samsara Shine come out?
It came out in 2001.
Can men wear it?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.