# 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

|  | Samsara | Maroussia |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Brand | Guerlain | Slava Zaïtsev |
| Release year | 1989 | 1992 |
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Toilette |
| Rating | 8.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Longevity | 8.5/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Sillage | 8.0/10 | 7.5/10 |

## Seasons

|  | Samsara | Maroussia |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Winter | 36% | 42% |
| Autumn | 38% | 39% |
| Spring | 17% | 13% |
| Summer | 9% | 6% |

## Occasions

|  | Samsara | Maroussia |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Evening | 31% | 34% |
| Nighttime | 29% | 29% |
| Casual | 17% | 15% |
| Daytime | 13% | 13% |
| Office | 9% | 9% |

## Notes

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

Only in this one:

- Samsara: Green notes, Lemon, Violet, Narcissus, Carnation
- Maroussia: Aldehydes, Orange blossom, Tuberose, Heliotrope, Orchid, Lily of the valley, Civet, Benzoin, Cedar

## Accords

- Samsara: Floral, Sweet, Spicy, Woody, Oriental, Powdery
- Maroussia: Floral, Sweet, Spicy, Woody, Oriental, Animal

## 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.

## More

- [Samsara details](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/guerlain-samsara-eau-de-parfum)
- [Samsara dupes and similar perfumes](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/guerlain-samsara-eau-de-parfum)
- [Maroussia details](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/slava-zaitsev-maroussia-eau-de-toilette)
- [Maroussia dupes and similar perfumes](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/slava-zaitsev-maroussia-eau-de-toilette)

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