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.
Share
At a glance
| Samsara | Maroussia | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Guerlain | Slava Zaïtsev |
| Release year | 1989 | 1992 |
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau 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
| Samsara | Maroussia | |
|---|---|---|
| Winter | 36% | 42% |
| Autumn | 38% | 39% |
| Spring | 17% | 13% |
| Summer | 9% | 6% |
| Samsara | Maroussia | |
|---|---|---|
| Evening | 31% | 34% |
| Nighttime | 29% | 29% |
| Casual | 17% | 15% |
| Daytime | 13% | 13% |
| Office | 9% | 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
- Floral: Samsara, Maroussia
- Sweet: Samsara, Maroussia
- Spicy: Samsara, Maroussia
- Woody: Samsara, Maroussia
- Oriental: Samsara, Maroussia
- Powdery: Samsara
- 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.



