Guerlain Samsara exists in extrait, Eau de Parfum, Eau de Toilette, and several body products. Although these fragrances have been discontinued, they can be found online and at TJ Maxx at bargain prices.

What does Guerlain Samsara smell like?

Samsara has a top note of bergamot; heart notes of Indian jasmine, narcissus, rose, and ylang ylang; and a base of sandalwood, iris, tonka bean, and vanilla. Unlike Opium and Coco, it isn’t spicy or resinous. Instead, it is warm and creamy, sweet and clean.

Is Samsara by Guerlain?

Samsara Eau de Parfum by Guerlain is a Amber Woody fragrance for women. The perfume was created by Jean Paul Guerlain in 1989. Sensual, sophisticated, woodsy fragrance, suitable for romantic dates, as well as for daily use. The top notes are juicy and fresh: bergamot, lemon, ylang-ylang, peach and green notes.

Is Samsara a good perfume?

Lovely sweet sandalwood and lush jasmine. Samsara transcends its time period. Yes, it’s definitely an 80s/90s “oriental,” but it’s also one of the best sandalwood perfumes ever. It still smells glamorous to me, though a “Days of Our Lives” kind of retro glamor.

Is Samsara reformulated?

Samsara was created as a “Parfum” and “Eau de Parfum”, but during 1991, as previously said, it was launched also as an “Eau de Toilette”. Well, I tested side-by-side all my Parfum and EdP bottles between 1990 and 1997, and this is the honest answer: there was no apparent reformulation during these years (1990-1997).

Has Samsara been reformulated?

What is Samsara eau de Parfum?

Samsara Eau de Parfum by Guerlain is a Amber Woody fragrance for women. Samsara Eau de Parfum was launched in 1989. The nose behind this fragrance is Jean-Paul Guerlain.

Who is the face of Shalimar by Guerlain?

Russian model Natalia Vodianova has been the face of Guerlain campaigns since 2008. Vodianova began advertising Shalimar to celebrate the perfume house’s 180th birthday.

What does samsara mean in English?

Samsara (1989) [sɑ̃saʁa]: Composed by Jean-Paul Guerlain, this is a heady oriental fragrance featuring main notes of jasmine, ylang-ylang, and sandalwood. The name is a reference to the cycle of birth, life, death, and rebirth or reincarnation in Hinduism and many other religions in South Asia.

Who is the father of the Guerlain family?

With the death of Pierre-François in 1864, the house was left to his sons Aimé Guerlain and Gabriel Guerlain. The roles of perfumer and manager were divided between the two brothers, with Gabriel managing and further expanding the house, and Aimé becoming the master perfumer.