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Safari for Men, Ralph Lauren
Aromatic · 1992

Safari for Men

by Ralph Lauren
Rating4.3 ★ 2,048 votes
GenderMen
Year1992
Price$$$$Designer
AromaticWoodyWarm Spicy
Best for fallDaytime wearmoderate sillageModerate
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Collection
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Versace L'Homme Versace
Versace L'Homme Versace
91% match
Tsar Van Cleef & Arpels
Tsar Van Cleef & Arpels
89% match
Photo Karl Lagerfeld
Photo Karl Lagerfeld
89% match
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The pyramid

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Top / Heart / BaseThe three tiers of the pyramid: first impression, the character, and the long-lasting foundation.More in Learn →
21 notes
topfirst impression
LavenderBergamotAldehydesCorianderGreen NotesArtemisiaLemonNeroli
heartthe character
TarragonCarnationCinnamonRoseJasmineCyclamen
basethe foundation
LeatherOakmossSandalwoodMuskCedarPatchouliAmber

At a glance

community scores
Longevity
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LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →
55
fleetingeternal
Sillage / projection
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ProjectionHow far the scent radiates from your skin while you stand still. The 'sillage / projection' votes on fragrance pages blend the two, so read them as overall reach.More in Learn →
43
intimateenormous
Price value57
overpricedgreat value
Gender lean94
femininemasculine

Accord radar

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AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →
top 8 · +2 more
AromaticWoodyWarm SpicyCitrusHerbalFloralLeatherLavender
Full accord breakdown

Main accords

top 10
Aromatic
Woody
Warm Spicy
Citrus
Herbal
Floral
Leather
Lavender
Fresh Spicy
Mossy

Community profile

community votes
Longevity
very weak
5%
weak
9%
moderate
55%
long lasting
26%
eternal
6%
Sillage
intimate
10%
moderate
60%
strong
21%
enormous
9%
Season
spring
27%
summer
16%
fall
31%
winter
27%
Time of day
day
54%
night
46%
Gender
female
1%
more female
0%
unisex
3%
more male
11%
male
84%
Value
way overpriced
4%
overpriced
11%
ok
46%
good value
30%
great value
9%

What people say

What people love
stunningcolonialbottleclassicscentspicymasculinegreatman
What people criticise
currentformulationweaklongevitymodernversionlacksvintagedepthintimatesillagebatches

Smells similar

by scent profile
91% match
Versace L'Homme Versace
Versace
citrusmossy
89% match
Tsar Van Cleef & Arpels
Van Cleef & Arpels
aromaticmossy
89% match
Photo Karl Lagerfeld
Karl Lagerfeld
aromaticaldehydic
89% match
Jules Dior
Dior
aromaticmossy

Similarity is based on note and accord overlap, not molecular analysis.

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How its notes pair

BergamotLemonLavenderNeroliCorianderGreen NotesAldehydesArtemisiaJasmineRoseCinnamonCarnationCyclamenTarragonMuskSandalwoodPatchouliAmberCedarLeatherOakmoss
topheartbase

Signature pair: Lavender and Artemisia

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The Safari line

2 versions
Original1990WomenSafari
More Green, Balsamic
Less Warm Spicy
Lasts longer · Projects more
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Differences come from accords and community votes on longevity and sillage.

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In plain words

The main accords of Safari for Men are aromatic and woody. It opens with Lavender and Bergamot, reveals Tarragon and Carnation at its heart, and dries down to Leather and Oakmoss. It lasts a moderate time and projects moderately; people reach for it in spring and autumn, day or night.

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