Question 1

What's the difference between Lauren and Safari?

Accepted Answer

Lauren is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Ralph Lauren (1978) dominated by Floral accords. Safari is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Ralph Lauren (1990) leaning on Aromatic accords. They share 4 accords: Floral, Green, Woody, Aromatic.

Question 2

Which is better, Lauren or Safari?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Lauren scores 4.06/5 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 Lauren and Safari smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 5 notes and 4 accords, including Floral, Green, Woody, Aromatic, Rose. 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, Lauren 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 Lauren vs Safari?

Accepted Answer

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

Lauren vs Safari

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (5)

Unique to Lauren (10)

Unique to Safari (13)

Shared Accords (4)

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Attribute	Lauren	Safari
Brand	Ralph Lauren	Ralph Lauren
Year	1978	1990
Rating	4.06	4.14
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	15	19