Fragrance Reviews by laurelalexis

My signature scent. Even though I do have other permanent menbers in my collection which I could never part with, it is with Samsara that I have been with the longest (probably around five years). I was given a sample of her by a Guerlain counter consultant and it was love at first smell. Between the EDP and the EDT, the EDP wins hands down, but of course, as with all fragrances nothing can top the parfum, as that is when all the notes can all be truly come through in their own ways. Sensual,serene, and sexy (but in a refined sense) the whole concept of Samsara appeals to me as the gold stopper of the parfum bottle is said to represent the eye of Buddha - which for someone of my spiritual persuasions is particularly endearing.

What I love about Samsara the most is how, during the drydown, the sandlewood element comes roaring through, stays there, yet never overpowers anything else, plus the way it joins up beautifully with the heart note of jasmine - truly wonderful.

I have this in parfum strength. Words are not enough. It is truly divine. An olfactory masterpiece!! I need only one drop and immediately after doing so I feel, chic, feminine, sensual and confident. I feel like I can take on the world. It really is "l'espirit de Chanel"!