Question 1

What's the difference between Lemon and Safari?

Accepted Answer

Lemon is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Mary Greenwell (2013) dominated by Citrus 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: Aromatic, Green, Woody, Fresh Spicy.

Question 2

Which is better, Lemon or Safari?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Lemon scores 3.74/5 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 Lemon and Safari smell similar?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

Lemon scores highest for summer wear; Safari scores highest for fall wear. Lemon leans daytime, Safari leans daytime.

Lemon vs Safari

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (5)

Unique to Lemon (9)

Unique to Safari (13)

Shared Accords (5)

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Attribute	Lemon	Safari
Brand	Mary Greenwell	Ralph Lauren
Year	2013	1990
Rating	3.74	4.14
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	14	19