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Guerlain Samsara: Sandalwood, Jasmine & Amber Notes

Jan 1, 1989

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Guerlain’s Samsara (1989), credited to Jean-Paul Guerlain: jasmine over an unusually large dose of Mysore sandalwood, and the last great family Guerlain.

Guerlain Habit Rouge: Citrus, Leather & Vanilla

Jan 1, 1965

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Samuel

in Amber, Amber accord, Floral Amber

Guerlain’s Habit Rouge (1965), composed by Jean-Paul Guerlain: citrus over leather, vanilla and resins, and a landmark oriental of its decade.

Guerlain Vol de Nuit: Green, Floral & Amber Notes

Jan 1, 1933

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Samuel

in Chypre, Chypre accord, Floral Amber

Guerlain’s Vol de Nuit (1933), composed by Jacques Guerlain and named after Saint-Exupéry’s novel: a green, powdery chypre of galbanum, iris, jonquil and oakmoss.

Guerlain Shalimar: The Garden-Inspired Love Story

Jan 1, 1925

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Samuel

in Amber, Amber accord, Floral Amber

Guerlain’s Shalimar (1925), composed by Jacques Guerlain: bergamot over a massive vanilla base, named for the Shalimar Gardens, and the archetype of the oriental family.