Un Air de Samsara (1995)
by Guerlain

That mint & citrus ... hum ... something is a bit off to me. As the top dries, the fragrance becomes warm, which doesn't seem summer-appropriate to me. Morphs into a very Guerlain version of Samara done light.

I prefer the original over Un Air. For summer wear, I'd rather use the original in EdT, either lightly spraying or as a mist walk-through.

22nd July, 2011.

The missing link between Vol de Nuit and Samsara, but brighter and happier than either. Very fresh, springlike opening with greens (mint), bergamot and narcissus. The narcissus reminding of VdN, but here it gets warmer with jasmine in the heart while powdery sandal and vanilla sneaks up from the base. Un Air is far lighter than Samsara, in fact that is my problem with it. The base is gorgeous and very Guerlain in its quality, a scent to bury your nose in - but its a little too light. I think of it as a Cinderella perfume - a wonder for one evening, then its (very) gone.

21st March, 2011.

Wow! This stuff is amazing. I absolutely love this take on Samsara! Much more "user friendly" for casual wear and a great alternative to the original.

IMHO, GREAT FOR GUYS TOO!

16th May, 2009.

The mintiness of the Samsara variation lightens it up so, seemingly setting the earthbound sandalwood confection free. I love it in the summer. I perceive it as a cross bwtween Guerlain's monumental Samsara, and their Aqua Allegoria Herba Fresca (though not as yellow-green). It sounds unlikely, but it works beautifully!

23rd February, 2009.