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Samsara Shine by Guerlain — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Samsara Shine by Guerlain

Guerlain· 2001

Samsara Shine

7.843Typically ~$130

Fig leaf at first spray; sandalwood is what stays on skin. A fall pick, strongest after dark.

FloralSpicySweetWoodyOriental

Scent profile

Top notes

Fig leaf Citrus plants Green notes

Heart notes

Jasmine Ylang-ylang Currant

Base notes

Sandalwood Tonka bean

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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When to wear it

A fall and winter fragrance that works day and night — at its best for date nights.

FallNightDate nights

When

Winter

93%

Spring

78%

Summer

63%

Fall

100%

Day

80%

Night

100%

Where

Office

68%

Casual

88%

Date

100%

Club

70%

Formal

79%

Season & occasion fit is derived by Fragr from this fragrance’s accords and notes (100% = its strongest setting).

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Sport

30%