Guerlain Samsara Eau de Parfum: released in 1989, powdery, woody and yellow floral, about 8h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Guerlain Samsara Eau de Parfum dupe we found is Guerlain Samsara Eau de Toilette — 92% match, about $65 (estimate) versus about $120 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Guerlain Samsara Eau de Parfum dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Guerlain Samsara Eau de Parfum | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Guerlain Samsara Eau de Toilette | 92% | about $65* (−46%) | 7h vs 8h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Detaille Alizee | 78% | about $35* (−71%) | 7h vs 8h | 7/10 |
| 3 | L'Erbolario Gelsomino Indiano | 73% | about $50 (−58%) | 5h vs 8h | 5/10 |
| 4 | Estée Lauder Tuscany Per Donna | 82% | about $50* (−58%) | 7h vs 8h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Aramis Tuscany Per Donna | 82% | about $45* (−62%) | 7h vs 8h | 7/10 |
Provides the most authentic experience of the original scent profile, maintaining the signature sandalwood and ylang-ylang harmony at a lower price point.
It shares its powdery, woody and yellow floral accords with Guerlain Samsara Eau de Parfum, opens on Ylang-Ylang, Peach and Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 2,685 community ratings.
A softer, more approachable take on the creamy sandalwood and floral profile found in Guerlain Samsara.
It shares its yellow floral, woody and powdery accords with Guerlain Samsara Eau de Parfum, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 120 community ratings.
Focuses on the rich jasmine and woody elements that define the heart of Guerlain Samsara, providing a similar floral-woody impression.
It shares its woody, powdery and vanilla accords with Guerlain Samsara Eau de Parfum, opens on Ylang-Ylang, Bergamot and Lemon too, lasts about 5h against 8h and carries 256 community ratings.
This fragrance offers a familiar blend of floral and woody notes that evokes the same elegant, timeless feel as Guerlain Samsara.
It shares its woody, powdery and sweet accords with Guerlain Samsara Eau de Parfum, opens on Peach and Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 726 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Shares a similar warm, woody, and floral character to Guerlain Samsara, leaning into a classic, sophisticated powdery aesthetic.
It shares its woody, powdery and sweet accords with Guerlain Samsara Eau de Parfum, opens on Peach and Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 524 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Detaille Alizee, at about $35 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 70% less than Guerlain Samsara Eau de Parfum.
Guerlain Samsara Eau de Toilette, at about 7h on skin, against about 8h for Guerlain Samsara Eau de Parfum.
Guerlain Samsara Eau de Toilette, at 92% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Guerlain Samsara Eau de Toilette saves you about $80 a year against Guerlain Samsara Eau de Parfum. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Guerlain Samsara Eau de Toilette comes closest at 7.2h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Guerlain Samsara Eau de Parfum notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-23.