Samsara Shine

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• Casablanca77

  May 11, 2017

  

  Samsara Shine is considered a green floral due to its components, but its soul is truly sweet. That sweetness from the ylang-ylang, and especially the fig leaf, gives it a special soul. It’s a dense floral, perhaps a bit greener at the start, with a high content of original Samsara, especially from the Eau de Parfum. The fig leaf combined with ylang-ylang makes it enormously full of personality (sweet, but not like pastry or cream) and those green notes make it slightly lighter without being obvious; they’re there to lighten the load and make it airy, but it’s by no means light—it’s as deep as its sister, not because of the vanilla, which doesn’t weigh it down. It was a pleasant surprise: I expected a green floral more in line with my tastes, silly of me looking at those notes, and yet I found here the Samsara that could truly be mine, the one I could handle and feel comfortable with. The original is too much for my nature, not because it’s strong, since I have very bold perfumes I wear calmly, but because Samsara has to be lived; it’s the sandalwood and ylang-ylang that make it special, and those ingredients are a challenge for me personally. I accept myrrh, cinnamon, and resins much better. This is the Samsara anyone should try after experiencing the Eau de Parfum and feeling overwhelmed by its power, wanting to own it but realizing it’s hard to wear as it deserves. Its sillage is good for the first hour, then it stays close to the skin firmly for six hours, with the fig leaf, sandalwood, and ylang-ylang dominating and blending with mystical grace without overwhelming us.

• juancar677

  July 19, 2017

  

  @Casablanca77, congratulations on securing this Samsara Shine, which I thought was discontinued. I know it well; it was one of my mother’s summer perfumes. I agree with you: in this Shine, all the drama of the EDP is removed. For me, it’s like they took out the strongest woods to let the florals take the spotlight. Yes, the greens are there, but in the background. In this flanker, it feels much softer, more romantic, crisp, and bright, just as its name suggests. But be careful, it doesn’t lose its character. Its DNA didn’t get left behind; like a great-granddaughter, it channels the genius of the grandmother at some point. I’m glad it’s still available. It brings back very nice memories.

• Selene

  March 21, 2018

  

  I always thought this Shine would be an ultra-devalued version of the original Samsara, something light and citrusy without the character of its predecessor. How wrong I was. Samsara Shine maintains the same quality of notes, that opulent and narcotic side of its sister; it doesn’t lose a gram of essence. The difference is that it slightly reduces the power of the sandalwood and boosts the floral aspect. The oriental touch is toned down without losing the beauty of the creamy sandalwood. Vanilla and citrus play a tertiary role; the beauty of jasmine, ylang-ylang, and a calmer sandalwood take center stage. Simply beautiful. Without a doubt, those who like Samsara will love this version and won’t be disappointed.

• Josesan

  March 3, 2019

  

  I just started as an assistant at Guerlain’s perfumery on Rue des Francs Bourgeois. As an assistant, I couldn’t speak to clients, but I always found a way to chat with those I liked. That day, Inès de la Fressange appeared, whom I adore because she always smiled and said, ‘Salut, Josesan.’ She came with a friend I later learned was named Casablanca; she also won me over with her smile and greeting. Casablanca asked Mlle. Duchamps for a sample to show Inès: Samsara Shine by Guerlain. I’d never heard of that perfume; I had only been polishing the testers! My curious expression caught her attention, and she asked me to come closer. When I admitted I didn’t know it, she sprayed it on my left arm. An aldehydic opening surprised me, making me think it was a Seventies Chypre, but it softened into bright, luminous notes of bergamot and lime. It’s an aroma that urges you to dance under the spring sun. She asked if I noticed the greenness; I said not much, though I did feel that crunchy vetiver from Guerlain’s Vetiver, mixed with a sweet, non-astringent fig leaf. The blend of ylang-ylang and red currant brushed against the fruitchouli universe without falling into cloying sweetness. What stood out most was its Guerlinade floral accord: intense, intimate flowers kept in check by defined sandalwood, tonka bean, amber, and vanilla. It’s an Eau de Toilette that performs like an Eau de Parfum. Today, I know the full Guerlinade formula because I’ve been all ears in the house, but as a hint, I’ll say it includes iris and Bulgarian rose, though I won’t say more out of love for Guerlain. Thank you for the sample, Mlle. Casablanca. See you soon!

• Bonomie

  September 14, 2020

  

  We could call her the academic cousin of the Red Bottle sisters: neither too close nor too far from the original, keeping just the right distance to avoid being a copy while retaining the essence. The opening is similar, but the fig leaf changes the dry-down, making it greener and fresher; the sandalwood is there and noticeable, yet it doesn’t dominate like in the other versions. Longevity and sillage are notable, making it ideal for any season. It feels natural thanks to that fig leaf that emancipates it from its sisters. It’s not just another version; it’s a work of its own that uses familiar chords to create its own structure. The bottle, designed by Robert Granai, is sleek and moves past the red, featuring a gold atomizer that sets it apart. Finding it was pure luck since my friend gifted it to me.