Guerlain Samsara Eau de Parfum, hour by hour

How it opens, settles and lingers on skin.

Sandalwood and vanilla on kid gloves after the theatre.

Main accordspowdery, woody, yellow floral, vanilla, iris

Samsara Eau de Parfum by Guerlain, bottle pictured with its key notes: Peach, Bergamot and Iris
  1. First spray0–15 min

  2. Heart15 min – 2 h

  3. Dry-down2 h – 7–12 h

Lasts
7–12 h
Long lasting
Sillage
Strong, 3 of 4
When to wear

SeasonWinter

Time of dayNight outEvening

Best forGoing out

What wearers say

Votes from fragrance communities, most-voted answers first.

  • Longevity

    Most voted: 40%Long lasting

  • Sillage

    Most voted: 43%Strong

  • Season

    Most voted: 48%Winter

  • Time of day

    Most voted: 45%Night out

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Longevity, 2,917 votes

  • Very weak2%72 votes
  • Weak5%144 votes
  • Moderate21%606 votes
  • Long lasting (Most voted)40%1,158 votes
  • Eternal32%937 votes

Sillage, 3,305 votes

  • Intimate8%254 votes
  • Moderate27%887 votes
  • Strong (Most voted)43%1,409 votes
  • Enormous23%755 votes

Season, 2,917 votes

  • Spring12%350 votes
  • Summer5%146 votes
  • Autumn35%1,021 votes
  • Winter (Most voted)48%1,400 votes

Time of day, 2,917 votes

  • Daytime12%350 votes
  • Office5%146 votes
  • Evening38%1,108 votes
  • Night out (Most voted)45%1,313 votes

Which size is right for you?

Every size is decanted from the same original bottle.

  • 3ml

    To discover it

    Price: Now €7.65Was €11.90SAVE 36%
    • Per ml: €2.55/ml
    • ≈60 sprays
    • 20 days of wear
  • 30ml

    To keep it

    • ≈600 sprays
    • 200 days of wear
10 ml decant of Samsara Eau de Parfum by Guerlain next to the original bottle

Your 10 ml decant, next to the original bottle

Every perfume we sell is the authentic original, decanted from the perfume house’s own bottle.

Decant sizes

We buy our bottles from authorized EU distributors and directly from the brands, and 10ML decants every perfume itself.

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Why scent lovers try it with us before they buy the bottle.

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What a decant gives you that a bottle bought unsmelled can’t.

Why 10ML?
Blind buy
Authentic original perfume
Yes
Yes
Smell it on your skin before you buy
Yes
No
Try several scents for one bottle’s price
Yes
No
Travel-ready atomiser
Yes
No
No full bottle wasted if it’s not for you
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Guerlain Samsara Eau de Parfum in plain words

What it smells like, how it wears and who it suits.

What it smells like

Juicy peach opens it with a quick, fruity brightness. Iris and jasmine make the middle soft and powdery, and it sinks into a deep, creamy sandalwood base that lingers.

How it wears

Wearers report very long wear, with some saying it lasts endlessly, and a trail that is strong for most and moderate for others.

When to wear it

Wearers choose it for winter and autumn, and for nights and evenings out; the community sees it as a special-occasion scent.

Who it suits

It suits women who like a mysterious, sensual, classic floral-wood scent with presence. It is heavy and strong, so it may be too much for anyone who dislikes strong florals.

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Sizes and price per ml

At 10ML, Guerlain Samsara Eau de Parfum comes as 3ml for €7.65 (€2.55/ml), 10ml for €20.07 (€2.01/ml) and 30ml for €48.60 (€1.62/ml).

Frequently asked questions

What does Guerlain Samsara Eau de Parfum smell like?

Guerlain Samsara Eau de Parfum opens with Bergamot, Green Notes, Lemon and Peach. The heart brings Iris, Jasmine, Narcissus and Orris Root. It dries down to Amber, Musk, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean. Shoppers on fragrance communities describe its main accords as powdery, woody, yellow floral, vanilla and iris.

Is Guerlain Samsara Eau de Parfum long lasting?

Shoppers on fragrance communities most often rate its longevity as long lasting (40% of votes), and 72% rate it long lasting or eternal. They most often rate its sillage as strong (43% of votes). How long it lasts on you also depends on your skin and how much you apply.

Is Guerlain Samsara Eau de Parfum good for summer?

Shoppers on fragrance communities rate it mainly for winter; summer takes only 5% of season votes.

Is Guerlain Samsara Eau de Parfum good for winter?

Yes. Shoppers on fragrance communities vote winter its best season, with 48% of season votes.

Is Guerlain Samsara Eau de Parfum for day or night?

Shoppers on fragrance communities mostly wear it after dark: 83% of time-of-day votes are for evenings and nights out, 17% for daytime or the office.

Can I wear Guerlain Samsara Eau de Parfum to the office?

Shoppers on fragrance communities rarely pick it for the office: only 5% of time-of-day votes go to the office.

Who makes Guerlain Samsara Eau de Parfum?

Samsara Eau de Parfum is made by Guerlain. It was launched in 1989. The concentration is Eau de Parfum.

How many wears is a 10ml decant of Guerlain Samsara Eau de Parfum?

A 10ml decant of Guerlain Samsara Eau de Parfum holds about 200 sprays, roughly 67 days of wear. The 3ml decant holds about 60 sprays, around 20 days. The 30ml decant holds about 600 sprays, around 200 days.

Which other Guerlain perfumes can I try?

Besides Guerlain Samsara Eau de Parfum, 10ML has Shalimar Eau de Parfum, Mon Guerlain and La Petite Robe Noire from Guerlain, each decanted from the original bottle.

Is this Guerlain Samsara Eau de Parfum decant the original perfume?

Yes. Every Guerlain Samsara Eau de Parfum decant is filled by hand from an original Guerlain bottle, with nothing added or diluted, so it opens, dries down and lasts on your skin the way the bottle does. We sell only authentic originals.

Is Guerlain Samsara Eau de Parfum fresh or warm?

Warm: iris and jasmine make a powdery, floral heart, while sandalwood, vanilla and amber give a deep, woody warmth. Only the peach opening feels bright.

What do people like most about Guerlain Samsara Eau de Parfum?

People find it mysterious, sensual and intriguing, with a well-made, strong sandalwood. They also call it memorable and good quality, and a fine choice for evenings and special occasions.

Where can I buy Guerlain Samsara Eau de Parfum as a decant?

At 10ML: Guerlain Samsara Eau de Parfum comes as a 3ml, 10ml and 30ml decant, filled by hand from an original bottle. The 10ml decant costs €20.07 (€2.01/ml), and 10ML ships across the EU.

What is a decant?

A small amount of a perfume, taken from its original bottle and put into a travel atomiser. You get the real fragrance in a size that lets you live with it for days before you decide on the full bottle.

How does the money-back guarantee work?

If a scent isn’t right for you, get in touch within 30 days of it arriving and we’ll arrange a refund. Terms apply. See our refund policy.