Question 1

What's the difference between Vivage and Safari?

Accepted Answer

Vivage is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Louis Feraud (1984) 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 3 accords: Woody, Aromatic, Floral.

Question 2

Which is better, Vivage or Safari?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Vivage scores 4.23/5 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 Vivage and Safari smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 3 notes and 3 accords, including Woody, Aromatic, Floral, Amber, Cedar. 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, Vivage 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 Vivage vs Safari?

Accepted Answer

Vivage scores highest for all seasons wear; Safari scores highest for fall wear. Vivage leans daytime, Safari leans daytime.

Vivage vs Safari

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (3)

Unique to Vivage (13)

Unique to Safari (15)

Shared Accords (3)

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Attribute	Vivage	Safari
Brand	Louis Feraud	Ralph Lauren
Year	1984	1990
Rating	4.23	4.14
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	16	19