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Vanderbilt vs Samsara

Vanderbilt and Samsara overlap 63% in notes and accords; 10 notes appear in both. Samsara lasts longer: longevity 8.4/10 against 7.6/10 for Vanderbilt. Samsara projects more: sillage 7.9/10 against 7.1/10 for Vanderbilt.

At a glance

VanderbiltSamsara
BrandGloria VanderbiltGuerlain
Release year19821989
ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de Parfum
Rating
6.9/10395 votes
7.9/10726 votes
Longevity
7.6/10
8.4/10
Sillage
7.1/10
7.9/10

When to wear

Seasons
VanderbiltSamsara
Autumn33%38%
Winter29%36%
Spring24%17%
Summer14%9%
Occasions
VanderbiltSamsara
Evening23%31%
Nighttime20%29%
Casual19%17%
Daytime21%13%
Office16%9%

Notes

In both

  • Green notes
  • Bergamot
  • Ylang-ylang
  • Jasmine
  • Rose
  • Carnation
  • Orris root
  • Vanilla
  • Sandalwood
  • Musk

Vanderbilt

Only in this one

  • Orange blossom
  • Pineapple
  • Lavender
  • Aldehydes
  • Tuberose
  • Civet
  • Vetiver
  • Cinnamon
  • Opoponax

Samsara

Only in this one

  • Peach
  • Lemon
  • Violet
  • Narcissus
  • Tonka bean
  • Iris
  • Amber

Accords

Vanderbilt

  1. Floral
  2. Sweet
  3. Spicy
  4. Woody
  5. Oriental
  6. Powdery

Samsara

  1. Floral
  2. Sweet
  3. Spicy
  4. Woody
  5. Oriental
  6. Powdery

Frequently asked questions

Which one lasts longer?

Samsara lasts longer: longevity 8.4/10 against 7.6/10 for Vanderbilt.

Which one projects more?

Samsara projects more: sillage 7.9/10 against 7.1/10 for Vanderbilt.

Which one suits winter better?

Samsara suits winter better: winter gets 36% of its season votes, against 29% for Vanderbilt.

Which one suits summer better?

Vanderbilt suits summer better: summer gets 14% of its season votes, against 9% for Samsara.

Which one is rated higher?

Samsara is rated higher: 7.9/10 against 6.9/10 for Vanderbilt.

Which notes do they share?

Notes found in both: Green notes, Bergamot, Ylang-ylang, Jasmine, Rose, Carnation, Orris root, Vanilla, Sandalwood, Musk.