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Ralph Lauren

Treasures of Safari Oud

Treasures of Safari - Oud by Ralph Lauren is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men

The Quick Read

Respected, if divisive — a oud, woody composition with a smoky undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear — and genuinely unisex.

smoky luxurygrounded warmthoriental richnessbalsamic depthunisex charm
3.8· 10 Ratings
Created byCarlos Benaïm
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Longevity
8.2
Sillage
6.5
Best Time
🌙Night67%
Seasons
🍂 ❄️Fall/Winter
The Story

Launched in 2016, Treasures of Safari Oud by Ralph Lauren is an Oriental Woody fragrance crafted by perfumer Carlos Benaïm. This composition opens with the rich and smoky notes of oud, followed by a warm balsamic heart that adds depth and complexity. The base layers of amber and woody accords create a grounding warmth, making this scent both luxurious and intimate.

Scent Profile

Composition & Character

Notes Pyramid

Main Accords

When to Wear

🌸
Spring
☀️
Summer
🍂
Fall
❄️
Winter
🌤️
Day
🌙
Night

Who Wears It

Masculine40%
Unisex40%
Feminine20%
Performance

How It Wears

Longevity
Very Weak4.0k
Weak8.0k
Moderate16.0k
Long4.0k
Eternal4.0k
Sillage
Intimate0
Moderate16.0k
Strong4.0k
Enormous10.1k

Application Tips

Apply this fragrance in light layers to allow the rich base notes to develop fully. The smoky top notes fade quickly, but the woody and balsamic heart will linger throughout the day.

03 · The Nose

Carlos Benaïm

Founding perfumer · 189 fragrances · b. 1949 · Moroccan-French

Carlos Benaïm portrait
The best fragrances are the ones that feel like they've always existed.

Carlos Benaïm is a master perfumer at IFF whose name may not be widely recognized outside the industry, yet his creations have shaped the olfactory landscape of the past four decades. Born in Tangier and raised between Morocco and Paris, he brings a multicultural sensibility to his work. He is the co-creator of iconic fragrances including Ralph Lauren Polo, Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue, and numerous compositions for Dior and YSL. Benaïm is revered within the trade as a perfumer's perfumer — technically flawless, endlessly creative.

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04 · Dossier

Edited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

A rare artifact discovered during an expedition — where the smokiness of oud evokes ancient woods, and the warm spices whisper tales of distant lands.

Fig. 01 — Treasures of Safari Oud, Ralph Lauren

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06 · The Room

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