Question 1

What's the difference between L'Élu and Safari?

Accepted Answer

L'Élu is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Marquay (1946) dominated by Yellow Floral 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, Earthy, Green.

Question 2

Which is better, L'Élu or Safari?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, L'Élu scores 4.71/5 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 L'Élu and Safari smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 9 notes and 3 accords, including Woody, Earthy, Green, Narcissus, Rose. 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, L'Élu 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 L'Élu vs Safari?

Accepted Answer

L'Élu scores highest for fall wear; Safari scores highest for fall wear. L'Élu leans evening, Safari leans daytime.

L'Élu vs Safari

Vergelijkingsoverzicht

Gedeelde noten (9)

Uniek voor L'Élu (7)

Uniek voor Safari (9)

Gedeelde akkoorden (3)

Veelgestelde vragen

Community-sentimentpuls — Safari

Positief

Negatief

Eigenschap	L'Élu	Safari
Merk	Marquay	Ralph Lauren
Jaar	1946	1990
Beoordeling	4.71	4.14
Concentratie	—	—
Geslacht	feminine	feminine
Totaal noten	16	19