GalbanumOpens with
NarcissusHeart
VetiverDries down to
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Ralph Lauren · Sold as feminine
Safari
The scent of a newly opened book in a library filled with the musty aroma of aged paper and polished wood — a blend of intellectual curiosity and earthy familiarity.
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SafariMid-range · $40–100How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 1990 by Ralph Lauren, Safari is an aromatic and green fragrance that captures the essence of adventure and nature. Perfumer Dominique Ropion crafted this composition around galbanum and marigold, which create a vibrant and fresh opening. The heart notes of orange, black currant, and mandarin orange add a fruity brightness before settling into a woody base of vetiver, sandalwood, cedar, and patchouli that feels both earthy and warm.
Safari's aromatic top notes are bright and fleeting, so apply an extra spritz to ensure they linger. The woody base develops over time, making it ideal for daytime wear when you want a scent that evolves with your environment.
Fig. 01 — Safari, Ralph Lauren
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Dominique Ropion
The master of power and poetryDominique Ropion is one of the great perfumers of the modern era — a creator whose work bridges the gap between technical mastery and pure artistic expression.
“I had the idea of adding an exceptional quantity of Turkish rose.”
Dominique Ropion · Frédéric Malle / Nose interview
The Safari line
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Designer Ralph Lauren
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