14 community ratings

Samarkand

Name: Samarkand
Brand: Contes de Parfums

Perfumer: Ane Ayo

2026Unisex

7.8/ 10

Community score
14 ratings

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Contes de Parfums Samarkand is a unisex scent that sets a floral, sweet and spicy character over a woody, leathery foundation.

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How does it perform?

From 21 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.2 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

8.0 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

8.5 /10

Talks even from the shelf.

Value for money

6.0 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

86% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Floral
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Creamy
Leathery

What does Samarkand smell like?

Samarkand's longevity and sillage are both rated strong, though with few votes behind them it is best read with some caution. Its sweet, oriental build suits people who like rich, full-bodied fragrances, and it sits comfortably on men and women alike.

It opens with almond, leather and orange blossom. In the heart, jasmine, cypress and clove add spice and a slightly green edge to the floral sweetness. In the base, frankincense, musk and cedar dry it down to a creamy, woody warmth. Ojar Stallion Soul (Eau de Parfum) and Pana Dora Oud Republic have a close profile.