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Samsara Eau de Parfum

1989Men

powdery up front, then woody, settling into yellow floral.

Samsara Eau de Parfum by Guerlain is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women. Samsara Eau de Parfum was launched in 1989. The nose behind this fragrance is Jean-Paul Guerlain. Top notes are Ylang-Ylang, Peach, Bergamot, Green Notes and Lemon; middle notes are Iris, Jasmine, Narcissus, Orris Root, Violet and Rose;…

powdery woody yellow floral vanilla

Nose: Jean-Paul Guerlain

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Ylang-Ylang, Peach, Bergamot, Green Notes, Lemon
Heart· 2–4h
Iris, Jasmine, Narcissus, Orris Root, Violet, Rose
Drydown· 6h+
Sandalwood, Vanilla, Iris, Amber, Tonka Bean, Musk

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

100%

95%

67%

52%

51%

49%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityLong

ReachArm's length

Winter40%Fall37%Spring14%Summer10%Night62%Day38%Wears female63%

Skin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.

Wardrobe slot fits

Where it belongs

Best woody perfumes for men — Woody drydown anchors fall and evening slots.
Best vanilla under $50 — Sweet accords need price-tier picks with honest drydown notes.
Best date night perfumes — Warm base accords suit after-hours rotation.
Best office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.

Before you buy

Wear-tested answers

What does Samsara Eau de Parfum smell like?

powdery up front, then woody, settling into yellow floral. Dominant accords: powdery, woody, yellow floral.

What notes are in Samsara Eau de Parfum?

Top: Ylang-Ylang, Peach, Bergamot, Green Notes, Lemon. Heart: Iris, Jasmine, Narcissus, Orris Root, Violet, Rose. Base: Sandalwood, Vanilla, Iris, Amber, Tonka Bean, Musk.

How long does Samsara Eau de Parfum last?

Wearers tag this as long. Expect 6–8+ hours on skin for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.

Is Samsara Eau de Parfum loud?

Arm's length reach on skin. People across the room will notice. Two sprays max for the office.

What season is Samsara Eau de Parfum best for?

Winter is the top pick (40%). Fall is second at 37%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for Samsara Eau de Parfum?

Night wear leads at 62%. Day is a secondary pick at 38%.

Is Samsara Eau de Parfum for men or women?

Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 63% read it as female. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.

Who made Samsara Eau de Parfum?

Composed by Jean-Paul Guerlain. Released in 1989.