Question 1

What's the difference between Precious Woods and Safari?

Accepted Answer

Precious Woods is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from The Merchant of Venice (undated) dominated by Woody accords. Safari is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Ralph Lauren (1990) leaning on Aromatic accords. They share 1 accord: Woody.

Question 2

Which is better, Precious Woods or Safari?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Precious Woods scores 3.73/5 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 Precious Woods and Safari smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. 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, Precious Woods 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 Precious Woods vs Safari?

Accepted Answer

Precious Woods scores highest for winter wear; Safari scores highest for fall wear. Precious Woods leans daytime, Safari leans daytime.

Precious Woods vs Safari

Comparison Summary

Unique to Safari (18)

Shared Accords (1)

Community Sentiment Pulse — Safari

Positive

Negative

Frequently asked questions

Attribute	Precious Woods	Safari
Brand	The Merchant of Venice	Ralph Lauren
Year	—	1990
Rating	3.73	4.14
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	0	19