Question 1

What's the difference between Carnelian and Safari?

Accepted Answer

Carnelian is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Vartan Perfumes (2015) dominated by Warm Spicy 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: Aromatic, Floral, Fresh Spicy.

Question 2

Which is better, Carnelian or Safari?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Carnelian scores 4.33/5 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 Carnelian and Safari smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 2 notes and 3 accords, including Aromatic, Floral, Fresh Spicy, Vetiver, Amber. 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, Carnelian 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 Carnelian vs Safari?

Accepted Answer

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

Carnelian vs Safari

Vergelijkingsoverzicht

Gedeelde noten (2)

Uniek voor Carnelian (6)

Uniek voor Safari (16)

Gedeelde akkoorden (3)

Veelgestelde vragen

Community-sentimentpuls — Safari

Positief

Negatief

Eigenschap	Carnelian	Safari
Merk	Vartan Perfumes	Ralph Lauren
Jaar	2015	1990
Beoordeling	4.33	4.14
Concentratie	—	—
Geslacht	feminine	feminine
Totaal noten	8	19