EdT: It opens with a heady jasmine, almost too much to the nose, but wait! It slowly gets softer, the vanilla steps in. If you love woody fragrances this is for you. Personally I love it. The drydown is pure aromatherapy, honestly. If you are into very floral fragrances or aquatics you may not find this very pleasing. Someone compared it to Sensuous by Estée Lauder but I can´t find any similarities at all. It is unique. Very well done and a classic.

This started off with a very nice (if potent) vanilla-jasmine-tuberose with a hint of spice, but I don't care for the drydown. The vanilla become too sugary and thick and slightly chemical without a lift from the florals or spices. I would believe that it smells good on other people, though.

I love orientals and warm fragrances but this, while it is a nice fragrance, is rather dull. It lacks any kind wow factor. It is one of the "legendary" fragrances but I couldn't smell what was so amazing about it. I probably wouldn't mind picking up again in a few years time for a change of pace but I won't be adding it to my collection.

This is an absolute classic which lives up to its fame...fabulous fragrance, long-lasting...one or two sprays are enough as it can be overpowering...highly recommended.

it is expensive so i reserve it for occasions...

A classic and a must-have...BUT, I hate it. It smells too thin and spicy for me.

I remember vividly my mum wearing this back in the early 90s as soon as I smelled this! Lovely woody vanilla, very loud and great longevity and sillage. A true classic

parfum:
I'd get a sample first. On some people, its a skins scent. I am so envious of them, because on me, its still a little loud for a solid 15 min. As soon as I opened the package, it was there to meet me. My hand is Samsarized after only holding the vial. One swipe of the vial's dipper is plenty. That being said, it would be killer at a formal event. I adore you, Samsara parfum, but not enough to shell out $200 for the full bottle.

edt:
One. Single. Spritz of edt... and you will feel like a leopard slinking about the mall, waiting for the drydown. You are either seducing and intoxicating everything in your path with the true to form sandalwood, or you are getting side-eyed by wallflowers with that floral note that was probably ideal for the time it was made, but a wee bit embarrassing now. Darling dear Samsara, if you could just tone it down a bit....

Time passes, but this scent ain't going nowhere. I feel the floral shouting note waifs in and out. When its in, its in your face like Sasha Fierce. It is probably a masterpiece that is a bit dated. Like Opium, I want it for a reference and for nostalgia, and for when you want that feline groove back. No doubt that the slightest mist of this on you would seduce your prey.

2 hours later: The big-haired, power suited floral is talking your ear off and reapplying her makeup. You will feel the urge to scrub it off.

4 hours later: Sandalwood has won. Sublime veil of the rich good stuff. You need it. You can put up with the loudness. Ahhh, sandalwood....

6 hours later: Slight floral hangover that borders on that medicinal smell of the dentist's. Sandalwood has fled. Barely detectable overall.

Would make a good scent to wear when you need a confidence boost. Its sexy but not desperate.

If you have tried Estee Lauder Sensuous, Samsara smells exactly like Sensuous, except more powdery. Both perfumes are rich, warm, and spicy, but if you have one, you don't need the other. Personally I prefer Sensuous because it is creamier as opposed to the prominent powder I get from Samsara. They are both great fragrances though. Samsara only lasts about 4 hours on me, surprisingly. I don't regret purchasing this legendary fragrance, but I would repurchase Sensuous over this, and would swap or sell this one off in a pinch.

This is one of my all time faves that I come back to again and again. I love the rich sandalwood and jasmine smell.

Pure powder & sandalwood here. To me, this smells almost exactly like Estee Lauder's Sensuous, or should I say, Sensuous smells almost exactly like it. IMO, this would smell best on a more "mature" woman, like my mother who has long adopted it as her signature scent. It's not at all unpleasant, but very strong and very powdery, as is Sensuous. I honestly can't see it working for anyone under 30. At least it lacks that god-awful musky, skunk funk its older sister Shalimar is astonishingly famous for. If it didn't, I'd have to politely tell Mommy to have lunch every Thursday with someone else. continued >>