Question 1

What's the difference between Sissi and Safari?

Accepted Answer

Sissi is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Marc de la Morandiere (1992) dominated by Sweet accords. Safari is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Ralph Lauren (1990) leaning on Aromatic accords. They share 3 accords: Green, Woody, Aromatic.

Question 2

Which is better, Sissi or Safari?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Sissi scores 4.19/5 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 Sissi and Safari smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 9 notes and 3 accords, including Green, Woody, Aromatic, Orange Blossom, Galbanum. 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, Sissi 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 Sissi vs Safari?

Accepted Answer

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

Sissi vs Safari

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (9)

Unique to Sissi (12)

Unique to Safari (9)

Shared Accords (3)

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Attribute	Sissi	Safari
Brand	Marc de la Morandiere	Ralph Lauren
Year	1992	1990
Rating	4.19	4.14
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	21	19