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Samsara vs Maroussia

Samsara and Maroussia share 11 of their 25 notes (44%). Samsara lasts longer: longevity 8.5/10 against 8.0/10 for Maroussia. Voters pick Samsara mostly for autumn and Maroussia for winter.

At a glance

SamsaraMaroussia
BrandGuerlainSlava Zaïtsev
Release year19891992
ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Toilette
Rating
8.0/10500+ votes
7.0/10500+ votes
Longevity
8.5/10
8.0/10
Sillage
8.0/10
7.5/10

When to wear

Seasons
SamsaraMaroussia
Winter36%42%
Autumn38%39%
Spring17%13%
Summer9%6%
Occasions
SamsaraMaroussia
Evening31%34%
Nighttime29%29%
Casual17%15%
Daytime13%13%
Office9%9%

Notes

11 of 25 notes in both (44%)

Only in Samsara

  • Green notes
  • Lemon
  • Violet
  • Narcissus
  • Carnation

In both

  • Peach
  • Ylang-ylang
  • Bergamot
  • Jasmine
  • Iris(Orris root / Iris)
  • Rose
  • Tonka bean
  • Sandalwood
  • Amber
  • Musk
  • Vanilla

Only in Maroussia

  • Aldehydes
  • Orange blossom
  • Tuberose
  • Heliotrope
  • Orchid
  • Lily of the valley
  • Civet
  • Benzoin
  • Cedar

Accords

  1. Floral: Samsara, Maroussia
  2. Sweet: Samsara, Maroussia
  3. Spicy: Samsara, Maroussia
  4. Woody: Samsara, Maroussia
  5. Oriental: Samsara, Maroussia
  6. Powdery: Samsara
  7. Animal: Maroussia

Frequently asked questions

Which one lasts longer?

Samsara lasts longer: longevity 8.5/10 against 8.0/10 for Maroussia.

Which one projects more?

Their sillage is about the same: 8.0/10 for Samsara, 7.5/10 for Maroussia.

Which one suits winter better?

Maroussia suits winter better: winter gets 42% of its season votes, against 36% for Samsara.

Which one is rated higher?

Samsara is rated higher: 8.0/10 against 7.0/10 for Maroussia.

Which notes do they share?

Notes found in both: Peach, Ylang-ylang, Bergamot, Jasmine, Iris (Orris root / Iris), Rose, Tonka bean, Sandalwood, Amber, Musk, Vanilla.

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