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Ralph Lauren · Sold as masculine
Safari for Men
The quiet intensity of an office desk adorned with leather-bound books and a fresh vase of carnations, where the scent of wood and spice mingles with subtle floral notes.
Full bottle: Mid-range tier, typically $40–100. Links open each seller's own page. We may earn a commission; it never changes the order.
Safari for MenMid-range · $40–100
64%Similar accords, often for lessNoora Onyx · Swiss ArabianBudget tier, under $40 · shares 6 of its 22 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Safari for Men by Ralph Lauren was launched in 1992 and crafted by perfumers Alberto Morillas and Annie Buzantian, blending an aromatic and woody composition with warm spicy notes. The fragrance opens with a bright burst of lavender, bergamot, and aldehydes before settling into a heart of coriander, green notes, artemisia, lemon, neroli, tarragon, carnation, cinnamon, rose, cyclamen, jasmine, and leather. The base layers in oakmoss, sandalwood, musk, cedar, patchouli, and amber to create a rich, earthy finish that feels both rugged and refined.
Apply two sprays to ensure that the initial burst of lavender and citrus is balanced by the rich base notes. This fragrance works best in cooler settings, as its woody and spicy accords are more pronounced when not overwhelmed by warmer temperatures.
Fig. 01 — Safari for Men, Ralph Lauren
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Alberto Morillas
The invisible architectAlberto Morillas is one of the most prolific and celebrated perfumers of the modern era. Born in Seville and trained in Geneva at Firmenich, he possesses an extraordinary gift for constructing fragrances that feel simultaneously complex and effortless.
“Technique is important, but it's the perfumer's soul that makes the difference.”
Alberto Morillas · Mizensir journal ('Nose-to-nose with founder Alberto Morillas'), July 2025
Co-created with Annie Buzantian
The Safari line
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The originalSafari for MenRalph Lauren · Mid-range · $40–100Swiss Arabian · 2018Noora OnyxShares 6 of its 22 notesunder $40★ 4.13 (84)
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 50%, disliked or hated by 8%.