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L'Heure Bleue vs Samsara

L'Heure Bleue and Samsara overlap 58% in notes and accords; 6 notes appear in both. L'Heure Bleue rates higher with the community: 8.3/10 against 7.9/10 for Samsara.

At a glance

L'Heure BleueSamsara
BrandGuerlainGuerlain
Release yearNo data1989
ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
Rating
8.3/10900 votes
7.9/10726 votes
Longevity
8.4/10
8.4/10
Sillage
7.7/10
7.9/10

When to wear

Seasons
L'Heure BleueSamsara
Autumn33%38%
Winter30%36%
Spring24%17%
Summer12%9%
Occasions
L'Heure BleueSamsara
Evening29%31%
Nighttime26%29%
Casual18%17%
Daytime15%13%
Office11%9%

Notes

In both

  • Bergamot
  • Carnation
  • Vanilla
  • Tonka bean
  • Iris
  • Violet

L'Heure Bleue

Only in this one

  • Aniseed
  • Neroli
  • Benzoin

Samsara

Only in this one

  • Peach
  • Green notes
  • Ylang-ylang
  • Lemon
  • Jasmine
  • Narcissus
  • Orris root
  • Rose
  • Sandalwood
  • Amber
  • Musk

Accords

L'Heure Bleue

  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?

Their longevity is about the same: 8.4/10 for L'Heure Bleue, 8.4/10 for Samsara.

Which one projects more?

Their sillage is about the same: 7.7/10 for L'Heure Bleue, 7.9/10 for Samsara.

Which one suits winter better?

Samsara suits winter better: winter gets 36% of its season votes, against 30% for L'Heure Bleue.

Which one suits summer better?

Both suit summer about equally: summer gets 12% of the season votes for L'Heure Bleue and 9% for Samsara.

Which one is rated higher?

L'Heure Bleue is rated higher: 8.3/10 against 7.9/10 for Samsara.

Which notes do they share?

Notes found in both: Bergamot, Carnation, Vanilla, Tonka bean, Iris, Violet.