A Seductive Oriental Legend
Description
Guerlain Samsara is one of the most iconic and beloved oriental fragrances in the world. Created in 1989 by Jean-Paul Guerlain, it was the first woody oriental fragrance created specifically for women, built around the incomparable harmony of sandalwood and jasmine. In Sanskrit, "samsara" means the cycle of life — a fitting name for a fragrance that has transcended generations.
Rich, sensual and hypnotic, it opens with fresh citrus and ylang-ylang, blooms into a radiant jasmine heart, and settles into a warm, creamy base of Indian sandalwood, vanilla and iris. Part of Guerlain's Les Légendaires collection, it is presented in the iconic "inverted heart" bottle.
Key Benefits
✔ One of the most iconic Oriental fragrances in history, since 1989
✔ Pioneered the woody oriental category for women
✔ Sensual, enveloping sandalwood and jasmine signature
✔ Part of the prestigious Les Légendaires collection by Guerlain
✔ Exceptional longevity — a trail that lasts and lingers
How to use
Spray onto pulse points — wrists, neck and décolleté. Samsara wears beautifully on warm skin and develops its full depth and sillage throughout the day.
Product Details
Brand: Guerlain
Product: Samsara
Size: 75 ml
Product type: Eau de Toilette
Fragrance family: Oriental Woody
Gender: For Women
Top notes: Ylang-Ylang, Bergamot, Citruses
Heart notes: Jasmine, Iris, Rose
Base notes: Sandalwood, Vanilla, Tonka Bean
Ingredients
Alcohol, Aqua (Water), Parfum (Fragrance), Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Limonene, Coumarin, Linalool, Hexyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Eugenol, Geraniol, BHT, Benzyl Benzoate, Citral, Farnesol, Isoeugenol, Benzyl Alcohol, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Cinnamal, Tocopherol, CI 19140 (Yellow 5), CI 60730 (Ext. Violet 2).
FAQ
What makes Samsara historically significant?
Samsara was the first major oriental fragrance composed specifically for women, paving the way for the entire oriental woody category in feminines.
Is the EDT lighter than the EDP version?
Yes. The Eau de Toilette is somewhat fresher and lighter, with a slightly more citrus-forward opening. The EDP is richer and more intense.
Is it suitable for daily wear?
Samsara is particularly beautiful in the cooler months and evenings, though it can certainly be worn year-round by those who love rich, sensual orientals.
