The original formula contained around 20% of natural sandalwood oil from Mysore – at the time a rather inexpensive ingredient. Today’s scarcity of real sandalwood, an endangered wood species, has necessitated a reformulation of Samsara with a higher concentration of Polysantol, a synthetic sandalwood substitute.
House: Guerlain
Year of Release: 2017
Gender: Women
Fragrance Classification: Classical Woody Amber
Top Notes: Bergamot
Heart Notes: Jasmine (Sambac) + Narcissus + Rose + Ylang-ylang
Base Notes:  Iris (Orris) + Sandalwood + Tonka bean + Vanilla