Question 1

What's the difference between Glorious and Safari?

Accepted Answer

Glorious is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Gloria Vanderbilt (1988) dominated by Green accords. Safari is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Ralph Lauren (1990) leaning on Aromatic accords. They share 5 accords: Green, Floral, Woody, Aromatic.

Question 2

Which is better, Glorious or Safari?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Glorious scores 4.00/5 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 Glorious and Safari smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 9 notes and 5 accords, including Green, Floral, Woody, Aromatic, Fresh Spicy. 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, Glorious 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 Glorious vs Safari?

Accepted Answer

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

Glorious vs Safari

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (9)

Unique to Glorious (8)

Unique to Safari (9)

Shared Accords (5)

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Attribute	Glorious	Safari
Brand	Gloria Vanderbilt	Ralph Lauren
Year	1988	1990
Rating	4.00	4.14
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	17	19