Fragrance and Composition

The distinctive composition is built on a combination of jasmine, ylang-ylang, and sandalwood:

• the top notes consist of citrus tones,
• the heart unfolds with ylang-ylang and jasmine,
• the base contains sandalwood, iris, vanilla, and tonka beans.

Absolute of large-flowered jasmine, sourced primarily from India, brings a green, fruity jasmine tone. Sandalwood essence, mainly from Australia, creates a woody, creamy tone. Ylang-ylang from the Comoros Islands has a floral, sunny character.

The current edition in the Les Légendaires collection was introduced in 2021. The original Samsara was created in 1989 as a declaration of love by Jean-Paul Guerlain to his wife.

The first three ingredients include alcohol, fragrance, and water. The composition also lists limonene, coumarin, linalool, citronellol, eugenol, geraniol, and citral.

You get an intense fragrance that combines a citrus opening with a floral heart and a creamy, woody base.

Usage

The product is flammable.

Packaging

• Volume: 75 ml.
• Format: eau de toilette spray.
• The bottle features an inverted heart design with a hollow heart-shaped cap.
• The original bottle design was created by Raymond Guerlain in 1912.

The packaging combines a 75 ml spray with a distinctive heart motif.

About the Brand

Guerlain was founded by Pierre-François-Pascal Guerlain in Paris in 1828, when he opened the first store on rue de Rivoli. Today, the brand operates in the areas of fragrance, skincare, decorative cosmetics, and spa care.

Since 2007, the brand has declared a commitment to protecting biodiversity, innovating sustainably, reducing climate impact, and creating a positive social influence. Together with UNESCO, it established the Women for Bees programme, which focuses on educating women in beekeeping and protecting bees and biodiversity.

You are choosing a brand with roots dating back to 1828 and a declared commitment to protecting biodiversity.