Question 1

What's the difference between Dilys and Safari?

Accepted Answer

Dilys is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Laura Ashley (1991) dominated by White Floral accords. Safari is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Ralph Lauren (1990) leaning on Aromatic accords. They share 3 accords: Green, Aromatic, Floral.

Question 2

Which is better, Dilys or Safari?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Dilys scores 4.23/5 vs Safari at 4.14/5. Safari's standout strength: Classic, clean masculine scent with timeless appeal. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Dilys and Safari smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 5 notes and 3 accords, including Green, Aromatic, Floral, Narcissus, Jasmine. Safari: Safari is a classic, clean masculine fragrance with strong nostalgic appeal and an iconic bottle, but community consensus suggests it feels dated by modern standards and may not live up to expectations for those blind buying based on childhood memories.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Dilys or Safari?

Accepted Answer

Safari: Potential reformulation has weakened longevity and performance Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Dilys vs Safari?

Accepted Answer

Dilys scores highest for spring wear; Safari scores highest for fall wear. Dilys leans daytime, Safari leans daytime.

Dilys vs Safari

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (5)

Unique to Dilys (7)

Unique to Safari (13)

Shared Accords (3)

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Attribute	Dilys	Safari
Brand	Laura Ashley	Ralph Lauren
Year	1991	1990
Rating	4.23	4.14
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	12	19