Guerlain Samsara EDT vs EDP Comparison Fragrance Review
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- Опубліковано 22 сер 2024
- Hello! 1 of the greatest fragrances of ALLLLL time! In this reveiw I am comparing the incredible and famous Samsara fragrance. They are slightly different in scent so...wanted to do both in one!
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You know, the longer I use SAMSARA EDP, the more I'm convinced that SAMSARA is really the best perfume in the world.. Today, I was shopping at the department store, and as usual, I would go around and smell topseller perfumes.. So today, I smelled Dior Dolce Vita EDT and Chanel No. 5 EDP and Chanel Chance.. And still SAMSARA emerged as the Masterpiece amongst them..
I feel the same. It is always always swoonworthy. I will never get bored of it ever. Pure Love.
@@ouch110 if samsara is thst much bretty ill go and bye it but i always have the feeling its an old ladies scent
I have been wearing this virtually since it was created in 1989. My daughter was nearly two years old at the time, and now she is 32. I stopped wearing this about 18 years ago, but it was my signature fragrance and I would pair it with the matching lotion, which is also a very good, moisturizing and creamy lotion...no matter where I went, even into a nail salon, someone would walk in and say "OH MY GOSH WHAT SMELLS SO GOOD?" and I would just raise my hand out of habit. Well now that I have two grandkids, my daughter will walk into a room, and if she smells this she will literally stop in her tracks and just close her eyes and say "Stop!! Oh, it smells like my Mom in here..." in a very nostalgic way...Now Guerlain has come out with Mon by Guerlain, which is a lighter, more sophisticated and less powerful but similar fragrance. I'm torn between both, but as many perfumes as exist, I've NEVER come close to the compliments I received when I wore Samsara. (Note: sometimes it's enough JUST to wear the lotion...and less overpowering.) The word that describes this Samsara scent is HYPNOTIC.
I've noticed my Persian cat always wants to cuddle on me when I wear Samsara.
Lynnie Page my cat too, and he’s never did that before when I wear any other perfume.
Lynnie and Elisabeth - Your cats both have CLASS, sophisticated taste!! Lol. Teddy UK xx
Omg !!! My friend’s cat jumped on my lap the other day and sat there for ages ! She normally never sits on me before. I just realised that I was wearing SAMSARA EDP in the 2024 version ! This is such a crazy coincidence , maybe cats really love Samsara
Tom, your reviews are so good! Guarlain should really hire you lol, as you made this perfume Queen of perfumes (at least in my eyes). After watching your video, I had to try it and ended up buying it. As you have said, it is art. Its strong and warm, yet relaxing - like xanax in a bottle. I hope you continue to make perfume reviews, you are so good at it.
Thanks so much!!! awww. I mean...I know I can truly gush about certain perfumes I love but none will be as special as this one. It hold too many memories and is truly a masterpiece. :) Ok now I have to go and smell it again. argh!
One of my favorite perfumes ever!
I just received my EDP Samsara 20 minutes ago, it is a Masterpiece.
YES IT IS!!!!
Samsara it is not a parfum, is a masterpiece!
I have a baby bottle of the vintage- found it in my grams house after she passed. I never remember her smelling like it. I'm 22 and I rock it- a little goes a long way. I'm so happy I found your review- I can tell you love it - makes me love it too.
Rachael Boynton hehe aw. That's cool. So now you have a reminder yes? You ROCK it!!!! I'ts an amazing perfume. :)
Hi Victoria! Thanks for your lovely comments. Ya know, I've tried Insolence, I loved it, its a gorgeous candy violet scent! I'm REALLY wanting to try L'instant Magic..I'm very fond of powdery clean fragrances and I've read a lot about this one being VERY powdery. I need to get myself to the shops. It's one I ALWAYS forget to try!
I totaly agree with you.this perfume is the best of the best .the masterpiece of the masterpieces.the god of the gods of perfumes fragrances etc...
yes!! To all of the above. :) I'm wearing my vintage Samsara Eau De Toilette today actually! Loving every minute that it wafts past my nose. STUNNING! :)
What a great review! I found Samsara again. Thank you for that! I used to wear it all the time in the early 90's. The woman of the Guerlain counter told me then that she had discussed with Monsieur Guerlain about the new scent. He created the perfume for his Belgian mistress who was his adored muse. For me Samsara is one of the ultimate oriental fragrances. The lovely scent truly last on you for hours. I love to wake up smelling Samsara.
Thanks!! You know, I just managed to get my hands on a 50ml bottle of the vintage samsara. Finally. It's amazing. So rich and more sandalwoody. I'm in love. I need to get some back ups hehe.
Thanks for this look at what makes the difference btwn the EDP and EDT. I have 2 bottles of vintage EDT, the caps don't come off like yours in the video, you actually spray it through the red caps - just press down on them! Anyway I've always found it to be a powder, sandalwood and jasmine bomb, I never got any of the fruit notes. Fantastic in winter, a classic in every regard.
Suzanne Lisanti Oh wow, so you have some of the even older stuff? It must be glorious!! A true classic masterpiece. Treasure that lovely juice!!!
Yes, the two bottles of Samsara I had used don't open totaly. We have to turn the caps to back (180 degrees) and press down to spray. For me it has the before and the after of Samsara. I discovered the kind of parfum I like.
This is such a stunning perfume!! I’m wearing it as we speak.
My holy grail. and yes...stunning is the best word. Just so gorgeous.
The new version?
Awesome review! Thanks for sharing. This scent also brings back many memories for me too...my Mom got a bottle of the Parfum back in 1989 when it was new, from my Grandma who was the "Perfume Lady" at Famous Barr. I remember being in love with it even then--and it was and remains such a beautiful scent. I just picked up some EDP and it was INSTANT flashback to a time of big hair, sweater dresses and lots of makeup! Good stuff.
Tim Firebaugh Oh I commented and then it disappeared. Strange! Thanks for the comment Tim. Samsara s the queen of everything in my opinion hehe. :) I'm thinking of doing an "ode to samsara" video soon. Seriously. :)
Exotic, mysterious, sexy, worldly, sophisticated. If Chanel wore a leather skirt, she would consider Samsara as her crowning accessory. It's perfect for an occasion where there's someone you want to bewitch.
I’ve been wearing samsara edt in quarantine. I just discovered it and have been transfixed by this masterpiece.
It's amazing!
Hello, Because of your channel and your reviews you have brought Guerlain into my life and I'm not sure if there is enough words to thank you for that. Huge thanks for changing my fragrance life. :)
I'm glad you are loving Samsara (My favourite) and Shalimar is legendary....the most beautiful amber perfume that exists!
Thanks for the review. It's one of my favourite perfumes ever, Guerlain did know the job, a truly masterpiece! I'm a sandalwood fan and Samsara it's perfection. It's the only perfume I truly feel comfortable wearing, it feels just like me, there's a feel good vibe in this scent, calming and spiritual. But I love the fact it turns into a dirty, indolent and even sweaty scent that makes me feel so sexy... This gem has the capability of boosting my confidence through its soft, calm notes, but also makes me feel incredibly sensual. Can't wait to get my hands on a vintage flacon.
Oh my gosh, I completely agree, I'm "old" (I'll be 50 in November), as you mention, this came out in around 1989 & I started wearing this in 1990 (I was almost 21 & living in London) it's my signature autumn / winter fragrance (usually the eau de Parfum) great video!
My ultimate perfume.
I absolutely love Samsara and is my favorite. I've been wearing it since it first came out and always go back to it after trying other perfumes. I get compliments on it every time I wear it.
It's a masterpiece!
I adore the EdP of Samsara! It's one of my favorites, whereas the last time I tried the EdT, I didn't care for it much, there was a green sharpness that I picked up on that turned me away. I would like to try it again now that I've become well acquainted with the EdP. Love your Guerlain reviews! ♥
I have a vintage edt in clear bottle and is divine. I agree with the unfolding and revealing its powdery goodness.
Thank you so much for this review.. I just got the Samsara EDP last night as my birthday gift.. I was in a dilemma as to wether to choose the EDT or EDP... coz I prefer a stronger sandalwood finishing.. And thank goodness I chose the EDP version 😄😄
Woo! It's so so beautiful!
Me too! I just went and sprayed about 10 sprays of the EDT all over myself. I'm just at home with all the windows open and the air is swirling Samsara all around my home. it's yummmmmmy!
I've been watching your Samsara review quite a few times. I've been trying to find a place to go smell it, and any places that had it, had no testers. I have to say, I caved in and went and bought a small Eau de Parfum today and I feel like you did a brilliant job explaining it! Thanks so much for doing your best to really get the feeling of the scent across. :)
Thanks so much for your nice words. This is literally one of my favourite fragrances ever! It's such a beauty and I think it's timeless although some people thin it's dated. Pah! I disagree haha. If you can get your hands on some of the vintage stuff on Ebay..try it out. It's incredible!
Finally I got my own Samsara (the EDT) and in the new packaging. I would love to have the original red bottle but, here in Canada at least, it is now very hard to find it is the new packaging almost everywhere. I really love this perfume. Don't know if I love it as much as you do but it is really a LOVE for me. Thanks for the comparison review between the two concentrations. Maybe I will be able to find a EDP in red bottle somewhere on Ebay or something like that.
Really, its very nostalgic for me too. My dad brought it for mom and i love it eversince. Since then i loved guerlain perfumes. I dont think guerlain makes any bad perfume.
That's amazing. I was reading about the word "samsara" and it's really interesting. They definitely captured something special here. It's just an incredible fragrance.
Hello! I bought both the edt. and edp bottles of Samsara after watching your review. I used to wear this fragrance when I was 17 years old and in high school. So I had to take a walk down memory lane and experience my youth once again. Thanks for your reviews they are always fun to watch. I also love the Ouch110 smelly friends on FB. Have a scentful day!
Yay glad you like the group! We are a friendly bunch aren't we? :) Samsara? is swoonworthy.
Thank you so much for this, I agree completely. This parfum in gorgeous and intoxicating. I have been wearing it for years as my signature scent, so many compliments on my vintage versions. I am obsessed!
Me too. OBSESSED!!
I really love the house of Guerlain , Samsara has to be in my top10 favourites. I prefer it over Shalimar. I would characterize it as a soapy scent, you get this gentle Lye like burning sensation when you take a good sniff. You may get pissed off with me for saying this but the closest similar fragrance would be Beautiful by Estee Lauder, similar in that soapy way I described earlier. You are so right about the trailing effect. Please do more reviews on Guerlain's fragrances. Thanks
I love this perfume! I always feel more classy and...yeah, sophsticated when I wear this one. I think, I'm on my third bottle right now.
It is the best!!!!
I wore this when it first came out, I used to wear it and go out dancing in the clubs, it really has great memories attached to it for me. I bought a little bottle recently to remember it, it hasn't arrived yet but I got the edt, think I'll order the Edp as well. Great review. It's a classic.
It is pretty much my fave perfume ever I think. I just took it on holiday to India and had fun wearing it there, it fit perfectly.
ouch110 Fragrance Reviews Please suggest me a sensual fragrance which is available in India, I hate that we don't have much options here 💔
I'm 24, working for a corporate company.
I watched your review before buying Samsara :) I decided on EDP, it's lovely - mysterious, charming, to me it's also a very private scent, romantic, not the one that shouts and conquers the world. I'm only disappointed with lonvegity but that's maybe I got the bottle made in 2012, I would die to try vintage.
How do you know 2012 is not vintage? What year did Samsara undergo reformulation?
Samsara is well worth gushing over. So classy and exotic. I have only tried the EDT so will make sure to try both before investing in a full sized bottle.Thanks for the great new video.
Ok so I was patient and finally I scored a half of a bottle of a vintage 1992 Samsara. It just arrived today and WOW WOW it’s soo good. I will treat it like gold and use it sparingly. I have a bottle of the newest Samsara and it’s nice but nowhere as amazing as the 1992 bottle. I just wish I had a larger vintage bottle . Usually to find vintage u have to go to auctions and keep an eye on eBay. You sometimes will find someone who’s mother died and he’s selling all of her perfumes. I have scored a few amazing very vintage fragrances that way. Last year I scored a 1975 bottle of Chanel 5. And wow was it still strong and well loved . Same with my bottle of vintage Poison, it’s just amazing good. If you can get your hands on any vintage perfume, don’t hesitate. Even if it’s one you never heard of . While I was moving, I found a small 5ml vintage purse bottle of Salvatore Dali and I was so happy to find it. I don’t remember where I got it or if anyone gave it to me . I used to have a friend that would go to garage sales with me, before I moved out of NYC, and I think that may be where I found that lil bottle of Dali perfume . I didn’t really collect or care about perfume back in my 20’s. I just bought and wore whatever was in and popular at the time. And of course my boyfriends bought me perfume gifts all the time. I wasn’t into Guerlain or Chanel. Back then I thought those were perfumes for rich old ladies..lol what an idiot we can be when we are young and naive. I remember when Angel came out, I was all over it. I had a few bottles and when Alien came out I thought the name was stupid and didn’t even give it a chance. Too bad because I now love Alien much more than Angel and Oh my goodness I adore the Alien flankers. I managed to find some vintage bottles of Angel and Alien. I found out that many ppl sold theirs coz it was too strong.
Well goodness me, that’s the whole reason why we love vintage, it’s stronger, projects and lasts a lot longer. I can’t even wear todays Angel, it’s so weak and Alien is so watered down that it’s not worth buying unless u want to douse yourself with the perfume . So I’ll keep searching out the vintage bottles. It’s getting harder and harder to find vintage anything now days. Which is why I am soooo happy to have found this beautiful half full bottle of Samsara. I can’t stop smelling my arm. I will treasure every drop and keep searching for a full bottle. I usually don’t like buying used perfume, unless it’s vintage and in a spray bottle that can’t be opened and tampered with. My biggest problem with Serge Lutens is that all of his bottles are refill bottles and can be opened and tampered with and ppl know how to weaken a perfume. I would never do it nor will I tell ppl here how they do it. Because I don’t want to give crooks ideas but yeah ppl can be such scammers . I don’t mind paying a seller a good amount of money for a vintage perfume but i expect it to be authentic because I will know. I’ve gotten to the point in my perfume collecting journey where i can detect a fake from an authentic vintage perfume. And it pisses me off when a seller tries to get over on me because of how I look. Anyway I am off to swoon as I smell my arm…..mmmmm Samsara goodness ….
So, you talked me into giving this one more try. I went to Ulta yesterday and sprayed it on one wrist. I immediately liked it, but that has happened in the past. Well, previously I'd have to scrub it off with in 30 minutes. Not this time! I stayed with it the whole way through and was actually sad when I woke up and it was gone.
I suspect that what I tried yesterday was the EDT, where as in the past was the EDP. I will leave for the store shortly and find out as I forgot to check for EDT or EDP yesterday. I'll let you know if I'm right and it's EDT.
Anyway, THANK YOU for your reviews! They are the most helpful and informative I've found on YT :)
Oh coool! See? revisiting perfumes can have a completely different effect the second or third time. It's happened to me lots of times. I think our noses change, our tastes change and it's easy to rule out certain things. I'm glad you've joined the Samsara club. :)
Thanks! It was well worth revisiting!
signature scent, nickname, must have when traveling to make the hotel room smell like it. A real gem!
Hehe that's awesome. They definitely captured something that evokes feelings in me...it's just gorgeous.
Amazing review, I'm really glad to see someone really made a decent review for Samsara, and I loved the fact that you talked about both EDT and EDP. I just know de EDT, I tried it on stores a couple of times and OMG, I love it... I got some "almond oil" quality to it, which I also love, and I want to get mine as soon as possible, but now I watched your review I'm even more sure, I'm blind buying the EDP one, I too prefer the more intense fragrances. Thanks again for you review!
They don't sell that anymore in Qld, Australia. I love that old version samsara not the new one. You did a great job explaining 💖
A beautiful scent. Reminds me of an older version of Dior Addict
I also think they have similarity at some stages
I was watching this video and had to stop because something called my attention. You mentioned the fragrance and the notes "unfold" and I don't know if you know that Saṃsāra (Saṃsāri in sanskrit) means "continuous flow". So I'd say, by listening to you, that Guerlain totally captured it.
Thanks for this review. I never thought I liked Samsara, but I came across a small sample of the vintage EDP, and I love it. It helps me like the modern EDT more. I still prefer the vintage though, as with a lot of Guerlain perfumes (Jicky!). I wish there were a way for Guerlain to get all the ingredients they need, legally and ethically, to restore the perfumes to their vintage glory. By the way, I can't pronounce "Guerlain" either without feeling self-conscious ;-)
It's a pretty incredible fragrance. It's a masterpiece!
As always Another great review I love samsara definitely nostalgic and definitely a masterpiece I love love this and wear it most days I just love the smell of it you should do a q&a on one of your videos 😀
+Da Pra Hello!! Thank you! :) How funny you should mention a Q&A. I usually do them about twice a year and one is DUE!!! So...look out for that coming up soon. :)
Can't wait looking forward to it when can we ask what questions we want you to answer mine is what got you in to perfume 😀
I know this review of yours is some years old now but I come back to it and watch it every now and again because I think I have a problem with samsara LOL... And I feel like watching this is a kindred spirit just in awe of this masterpiece this work of art... I finished my second 12-hour shift in as many days and I am now sitting here in my cozy bed with my air conditioner cranked up and samsara eau de parfum vintage 1990 wafting over me and relaxing me to the point I think I'm going into a coma... I feel like I'm in AA " hi my name is Tim and I'm not ashamed to say I use samsara like a drunken sailor"... Im eyeballing and auction for vintage foam bath and talcum powder and I can only imagine what heaven that would be after a long week ... to just lock the bathroom door and soak in a hot Samsara bath.. oh I would sleep like a baby
I feel you! I love it THAT much aswell. It's on another planet...
this has been my favorite for a long time, thank you for such a beautiful video of this amazing scent💎
You have good taste! hehe.
I love Samsara ♥️♥️ and I enjoy watching your videos.
Thank you so much!!
I read somewhere that J-P Guerlain actually set about composing Samsara over a 5+ year period soley in order to seduce a certain English woman whom he fancied. I have no way of knowing it this is true or not, but I agree, it is a work of art. Guerlain perfumes usually are works of art in my opinion.
If you love the sandalwood in Samsara, I strongly encourage you to try another exceptionally beautiful jasmine and sandalwood fragrance---Creed Jasmin Imperatrice Eugenie. It is a very beautiful sandalwood fragrance that smells like the old Mysore sandalwood--rich, smooth and creamy as well as elegant and expensive.
Oh I love the creed you mentioned! I tried it a few years ago and fell in love. It's very cool! I don't see it in many places though. I also found one called "santalove" by Nishane, which is like samsara but somehow way richer like the older formula. I so need to get it!
@@ouch110 The holidays are just around the corner. Add it to your Christmas wish list! :)
Oh, and I forgot to say! The first time I tried Samsara, the EDT as I said, I also tried Jean Paul Gaultier's Classique EDT, and I loved them so much that I brought home the little papers with both of the perfumes and I smelled them for a week. Then I bought Classique EDT and EDP, and they also smell different, but the EDT is more intense, to me. Now I'm wearing the EDP and I think I will spray on a little bit more just to stay here in front of my pc smelling it too, LOL.
Got it for my gf, and it smells awesome. I've heard somewhere that JPG created this perfume for Catherine Deneuve. And I can totally believe that. Deneuve is exactly the kind of sophisticated woman to wear this scent
Was created for a specific woman but not CD. Was someone he was interested in who was into horses so I recall. May have been English.
Because of your review of Samsara I bought one bottle and it's amazing. Now Samsara and Decadence are my top loves. Thank you so much.
Smasara is stunning. A masterpiece. :)
Oh, that's great! I've told that the parfum version, the extract one, is really richer and more sandalwoody too. That must be amazing, unfortunately I don't know those parfums yet.
Its nostalgic for me too. My mom had it, the clear bottle with gold cap one with some red. And i dont quite remember the smell but i will knw if i smell, and i knw i loved it. Must get it:)
Deepti Shrestha Yes!! It's one that you should never forget hehe. Such a great perfume.
I just recently got one,small 30 ml bottle. The first spray didnt give that nostalgic feeling but it lingers for days and whenever I wore the jacket i could smell that soft lingering smell and that hit me.
Also can you suggest me a perfume that would really turn a man on, idk what kind of smell men like on a girl. Samsara smells expensive idk how to describe not necessarily sexy but beautiful nevertheless. Or what notes to men find sexy.. I think musk, vanilla.. Please let me know if you know any
That one is for sure a legendary fragrance! So sensual and sultry. Thank you for a wonderful review! I always look forward to your reviews, they are so true and I kind of trust you)
My personal favourite one by Guerlain is Insolence ( and My Insolence for springtime) , very deep and powdery, definitely my cup of tea, as I`m really into this type of perfumes.
I bought this fragrance thanks to your review. I am really loving it. It smells sophisticated and unique. I love it.
My fave. :)
someone said it smells similar to Al-Haramain Hajar, but I haven't tried myself oh well, Thanks a bunch for superb effort
Hi,
Beautiful review, I love how you describe each perfume and thumb up for that. But I have a question, is the sandalwood a little less noticeable, not so "in your face" in the EDT? Because I am interested in buying that one. Thank you, I wish you all the best
Luxi Mitsu Yes, I would say the sandalwood is more prominent in the edp. Or if you get the vintage version the sandalwood is HUGE! So, the EDT is going to be your best bet. :) Thanks for the nice comment. x
Yes! Great description! It has always been my favorite perfume!
I received this perfume from my lover years ago. My lover, I sent him away, but this perfume will remain with me for eternity!
It's my fave!
how does the modern formulation compare to the vintage? i looked on ebay and many of the vibtage ones I saw were dark brown in coloration.
They do not compare! It's kinda like buying a cheaper version of wine haha. :) The vintage just far surpasses the new formulation when it comes to longevity etc. The new one is still gorgeous but, vintage is always better. So, have you never tried it? Be patient, there are always people selling vintage versions of Samsara (light colored liquid) Gosh all this talk is making me want to snap up an auction I saw on ebay......STOP NOW! HAHA
I purchased this after watching this review a few times.I am underwhelmed.To me its very light that someone standing next to me cannot even smell it and neither can I smell it on myself. On me it lasts like 10 minutes and its gone .It feels like a watered down version of some perfume.Will wear it but will not repurchase it. Total disappointment for me.I don't experience the whole intense and filling a room bit.Maybe its just the newer version.
Noooo that's such a shame! Whaaaat? This perfume is gorgeous and contains lots of notes that are typically long lasting. :( I'm so surprised that people can't smell it on you.
Elizabeth Mbugua, I completely agree with you. I am a guy and I have always been in love with Guerlain’s Samsara ! I loved the scent since it came out in 1989 and I bought my first bottle. Awesome warm scent for autumn and winter days. Back then I had the eau de toilette. Now, as we all know, in 2009 most of the classics got reformulated, but to my surprise Samsara didn’t change that much. Just the soapy, creamy aspect was gone but the scent itself was practically the same and I kept on wearing it, I just changed to eau de parfum because the edt had become a bit too light for me after it had been reformulated. Sadly this iconic scent was killed in 2017 when it was not only put in another bottle, but got reformulated again and what now remains is a watery version of what once was the iconic Samsara. I don’t buy it anymore, it’s overwhelming with alcohol in the beginning and when the alcohol is gone, whatever remains is far from what Samsara used to be and lasts 10 minutes....
Elizabeth Mbugua I’m wondering if u maybe got ripped off, where did u buy it ? Because it’s an amazing strong perfume. I too bought it after his review and oh it’s a beautiful scent
Question: Have you ever experienced testing a fragrance, and after about 5 min, only being able to smell a trace of it? That's exactly what happens to me with Samsara. I swear that I'm "smell blind" to certain notes in this one. It's actually a pretty strong fragrance, right? So strange!
Yes, that's easily possible. You may be anosmic to certain notes in it. I have trouble with Rose sometimes where people will say it's SUPER rosey and I don't think it is. It's just weird. :)
Yes! Vintage Samsara is top of my want list. I remember it. It's the same but slightly richer and really lasts for days. It's one of the true masterpeices of perfumery. I would love love to have even a drop of the vintage. Ok...I'm going to have to go and spray some Samsara on now. haha. This perfume calls to me. beauty. :)
Oh yes I tried and bought Decadence also because of your excellent reviews. Tq yet again
Thanks for this phenomenonally accurate review of my signature scent.
My first Samsara EDP was true vintage it was given to me as a Xmas present by an ex boyfriend who I dated when I was 14 back in 89 .
I have worn it ever since, my friends back in the. late nineties
kept calling me obsessed as I was for ever finding an excuse to keep having a sniff of the bottle even when I was wearing it.
It is really addictive perfume
I believe it is an exceptionally beautiful perfume which is also extremely sensual in addition I have always believed it is the most enigmatic perfume to be created.
It does evoke distant lands and for me wonderful memories
however it definitely does possess je ne sais quoi
I have fallen love with Givenchy's fragrance Ange ou Démon
Yet
I just requested the red bottle Samsara EDP from my husband for Christmas, looking forward to wearing it soon!
Hope you like it!
My phone just froze mid typing my comment.
I typed that I have fallen in love with Givenchy's Ange ou Démon EDP the original version (black bottle)
It is a completely different smell to Samsara, however, it is gorgeous
I have returned to Guerlain as I believe they are the best perfume house in the world .
I have purchased Geurlain's EDP of La Petite Robe Noire and the Guerlain's Insolence EDP
I know that although both fragrances are beautiful, they will never be as enigmatic as my beloved Samsara
I don't no how Jean- Paul Guerlain did it but he certainly created a perfume that has remained
unsurpassed.
from 89-2017/18
and I am sure will continue to be so in the future.
Oooops! Oh yes I hope Samsara never goes away, it's too beautiful to not be in this world. Oh yes I have Insolence too, such a powerful syrupy violet. I never really know when to wear it though hehe.
I love samsara 👌❤️💃🌹😍
I do too
Can I ask you aboutyour opinion on L'Heure Bleue?I'm just curious .What do you smell out of it?Do you love it,like it or dislike it? Xoxo Pi
I have never truly sprayed it on my skin. *cries* I am a bad person. haha
Don't blame yourself;)It's never too late for that.
BTW, it's good that you have your Samsaras in red bottles,because Guerlain is giving up on this package.It's a shame, I like it .
Have a great day!
xoxo
I love your reviews! (and ur accent haha) I've just ordered the Edt version and I am sooo looking forward to it! Kisses from Brazil :*
Thank you! Oh cool I hope you enjoy the beautiful samsara! :)
I think this will go well with my red belly dancing costume :)
Thanks for the review. I have ordered it, and it's on the way.
+Karine T. Knudsen It absolutely will! You will smell like an enchantress!! :)
+ouch110 Fragrance Reviews
Thank you for your kind words! :)
Perhaps an impossible quenstion to answer, but still gonna ask you😊: if you had to choose one, either Shalimar or Samsara, which one would you go for? Or perhaps another Guerlain perfume?
+TheRealUnrealForReal Oh I would definitley choose Samsara, It will always win hands down. :) Not many come close to it for me at all. :)
Pissed off with you? Not at all! That's really interesting about Estee Beautiful. I will have to sniff it again properly. I usually just walk past the Estee Lauder counter because so many of her fragrances do not appeal to me in the slightest. I'm gonna stop and smell "beautiful" now! :)
Samsara roughly means the world in Hindi/Sanskrit and the sandalwood and jasmine are staple fragrances used by Indians in their homes and Indian women as concentrated Indian fragrance called 'Itar'
Hi there, in my experience the ED has better projection. I think the vintage formula of the edt has amazing projection too though. My version isn't as crazy strong as the older formula.
I absolutely love love love Samsara, but i wish they made a stronger version than edp
Samsara first came out in 1989, not 1999. If yours is from '99 it's a reformulation. I don't think it takes me to far off India the way that Coty's Emeraude and it's dupe Shalimar but it's lovely, spicy, rosy, woodsy, and licorice yes licorice! I love it! lol To me it's balsamic and it seems to tell the story of Siddharta Gautama and how he went from decadent prince of India to the enlightened spiritual being the Buddha. Thanks for the review!
+Rachel Paray Hello Rachel! Yes I said "1989" in my review. :) Maybe you misheard? hehe. It's a wonderful perfume and I have since acquired an earlier version from the 90's as well as the pure parfum version (now considered vintage to many people) wow the difference is astounding. I think it was when Guerlain was still using mysore sandalwood as opposed to the synthetic stuff they use now. My perfume tutor told me there is a huge shortage of real mysore sandalwood which is such a shame. It may have been over harvested. :( Let's hope it comes back soon so we can experience the true beauty of vintage Samsara right? . :)
It's gorgeous! As all guerlain creations!
I really like this perfume but in the new bottle it smells quite different and not good. Have you tried it? Is it my imagination?
Your review has got me yearning for a bottle. Think I will go troll for a bottle online. I am a fiend for sandalwood and incense. Is the jasmine in this very heavy,l and indolic ?
Hold on a cotton picking minute!!!! Are you telling me you've never smelled Samsara?? If you haven't...you haven't lived! haha. The jasmine in this is in no way indolic. This is a super woody refined perfume, major tones of violet and beauty. I would recommend bidding on a bottle on ebay of the vintage version. They somehow go for reasonable prices (which astounds me). The vintage is in a clear bottle not red. And both the edt and edp are glorious!!! Just make sure the liquid is relatively pale and not dark brown (coz it's likely to be spoiled a bit...maybe). Vintage Samsara comes up on ebay all the time. It's one of the longest lasting and furthest projecting fragrances ever and on a guy??? MAGIC!! Let me know how you get on. :)
I was at the grocery store and I literally followed the scent 6 isles over to this woman. Lol. I told her she smelled so good and asked what she was wearing. She said samsara. So now I am on the hunt for it. Where do you buy it? Macy’s is the only place I see that sells it. Are their cheaper reputable places to buy it?
Samsara is sold in so many places, I would go for a reputable online store there are many like fragrancex, luckyscent etc
Oh, and I really enjoy the beautiful L`Instant Magic by Guerlain as well. Thank you once again. I`d really like you to let me know your opinion on the perfumes I`ve mentioned if possible)
Very nice review! I'd like this one too! I think the pronunciation is Gur-lahn- I've been trying figure out how to say it properly as well!
Thanks. I have heard it said many ways...I'm settling on gearr-lun. Silly word haha.
Ordered my Samsara days ago....edp. Can’t wait to get it.
I went and smelled Samsara because of your review :) and I was surprised with how much I liked it :) But am I the only one who thinks the scent is reminiscent of Coca-Cola? :))
belleloulou Coca Cola? hmmm I personally don't think it smells like that. Interesting observation. :)
ouch110 Fragrance Reviews Haha you're probably like - It's so complicated and divine blah blah... And I'm like - It's Coca-Cola! :))) In a good way, though :)
plus one:)))) i thought i was the only crazy one smelling coca cola
Oh wow, I just tested it and it is the perfume my favourite professor is always waering. So happy to know which one it is because I always loved the way it very subtely filled up the room. Now I think I need to get it...Put a 7.5 ml miniatur of the vintage perfume I saw on ebay on my christmas wish list :)
Yay! It needs to be in everyone's life. Such a beauty. :)
Such a beauty! I'm going to review Red Cap soon and dedicate it to you as it's a mega favourite for you too. I'm mentally preparing myself because I have NO idea what to say..it's too much of an important perfume that I need to do it justice. :) When is your channel gonna be up and running?
Aw thanks so much! I deffo think you should do it! I'll send you a PM now anyway. YOU CAN DO IT!!!!
I was trying to look for the perfect fragrance for when I perform bellydance. These details invoke what i was looking for in a perfume something , exotic
This one is perfect!
@@ouch110 So I got my bottle of Samsara. It was like a pandora box of sweet memories of my dance faire teachers and friends. Even though I didn't live through the 70's I'm transported to renaisance faires and chill get togethers I can hear music and laughter coming from this. Its an inviting mood and warmth radiates from it.
I'm brasilian (sorry my little English) and I was excited, or in love, since the first smell of Samsara! It was like the time had been stop. It comes to Brasil only EDT version. Now, I want to buy the EDP. And I did't find a video in Portuguese... So, you help me. (I will try to understand a little more the English, but it's ok) Thank you!
You’re welcome! I’m glad you like the video. Samsara is AMAZING!
I think it wouldn't be wrong to say that Samsara is the third best perfume at all, after Chanel 5 and Shalimar. A kiss!
+Maide Natividade I love and own a bottle ofShalimar Souffle Intense but both the original Shalimar and Chanel n.5 make me sneeze and step away. On the other hand I swoon when I smell Samsara. Love it! One of my top 3 for sure. The other 2 would be Jicky and Armani Satin/Mon Guerlain (it's a draw).
Samsara, je reviens by Worth, Jean Louis Scherrer. The best of the best..I don’t care how old they are. I got married in Scherrer, spent most of my living hours in je reviens and want to be embalmed in Samsara.
Hello sweetie Ouh110. Could you please do a good review on L'instant de Guerlain Pour Homme EDP? I smelled it before and I'm wanting to buy it so badly. Thanks soooo much ❤️
Hello!!! Hmmm I'd have to try and get my hands on a sample because I don't have one. :(
So do you think if I love Shalimar I will love Samsara? I'm debating blindly buying it online since I can't find a tester to smell anywhere!
+Jen dobing Well, it's hard to say, they are wildly different. Shalimar is a vanilla/amber/powder, and this is a hugely woody/jasmine/sandalwood. Where do you live? I see Samsara in pretty much every shop that sells fragrance but then again I'm in London. Have you thought about purchasing a sample from somewhere online? The perfumed court, or beautyspin, they sell samples for really cheap. :) I would say go for it but, blind buying a full bottle is always a risk.
+ouch110 Fragrance Reviews I'm from Canada:). Although my mom swears that she remembers The Bay selling it when she worked there years ago. That's where I found Shalimar to, so might just have to swing by and give it a sniff. I have a feeling I'll love it as I love sandalwood.
I hope so! :) It's very gorgeous.
Well I didn't end up finding a tester but did order a bottle online. Love love love it! I wore it out for dinner with a friend, and actually had a guy turn around on the street to ask what perfume I was wearing:). My husband loves it, and it's such a gorgeous scent. Definitely a commanding showstopper. I'll be wearing both this and Shalimar on the regular
Thanks for making a video on it! Very helpful. I agree though about not smelling any peach/citrus notes. All just luxurious Sandlewood and smells from a Moroccan slice bazaar
Just subscribed to your channel I haven't smelt samsara 4 30 years but I will say I hated it I was 22 then now I'm 53 will give it a nother sniff xx
Welcome! You might just fall in love you never know!
haha well I'm hardcore! and I'm home so I'm not gonna offend anyone. I actually just sprayed more. serious. haha
Ohhhh. . . I would adore smells Samsara and Shalimar. It must be gorgeous.
Greetings,
Thanks Mister
You should try them!!! Where are you from? :)
@@ouch110 From Brazil. Yes I should see if in Sephora they sells Shalimar or Samsara.
Thank you.
I love samsara!!! I bet the vintage was beautiful.
It really is!!!