Question 1

What's the difference between Bleu de Chine and Samsara Eau de Parfum?

Accepted Answer

Bleu de Chine is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Marc de la Morandiere (1987) dominated by Woody accords. Samsara Eau de Parfum is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Guerlain (1989) leaning on Powdery accords. They share 4 accords: Woody, Amber, Vanilla, Powdery.

Question 2

Which is better, Bleu de Chine or Samsara Eau de Parfum?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Bleu de Chine scores 4.41/5 vs Samsara Eau de Parfum at 4.07/5. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Bleu de Chine and Samsara Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 7 notes and 4 accords, including Woody, Amber, Vanilla, Powdery, Jasmine. Samsara Eau de Parfum: Unable to analyze - the provided community opinions do not contain substantive discussion of Samsara Eau de Parfum specifically.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Bleu de Chine or Samsara Eau de Parfum?

Accepted Answer

Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Bleu de Chine vs Samsara Eau de Parfum?

Accepted Answer

Bleu de Chine scores highest for fall wear; Samsara Eau de Parfum scores highest for winter wear. Bleu de Chine leans evening, Samsara Eau de Parfum leans evening.

Bleu de Chine vs Samsara Eau de Parfum

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (7)

Unique to Bleu de Chine (5)

Unique to Samsara Eau de Parfum (9)

Shared Accords (4)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Samsara Eau de Parfum

Attribute	Bleu de Chine	Samsara Eau de Parfum
Brand	Marc de la Morandiere	Guerlain
Year	1987	1989
Rating	4.41	4.07
Concentration	—	Eau de Parfum
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	12	17