Question 1

What's the difference between Garcon Manque and Safari?

Accepted Answer

Garcon Manque is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Des Filles a la Vanille (undated) dominated by Rose accords. Safari is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Ralph Lauren (1990) leaning on Aromatic accords. They share 2 accords: Woody, Floral.

Question 2

Which is better, Garcon Manque or Safari?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Garcon Manque scores 3.92/5 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 Garcon Manque and Safari smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 3 notes and 2 accords, including Woody, Floral, Rose, Cedar, 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, Garcon Manque 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 Garcon Manque vs Safari?

Accepted Answer

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

Garcon Manque vs Safari

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (3)

Unique to Garcon Manque (3)

Unique to Safari (15)

Shared Accords (2)

Frequently asked questions

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Attribute	Garcon Manque	Safari
Brand	Des Filles a la Vanille	Ralph Lauren
Year	—	1990
Rating	3.92	4.14
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	6	19