Safari Eau de Parfum bottle Safari
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
1990 Year 2021
££ Price Tier ££
Derby Eau de Parfum bottle Derby

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Safari Eau de Parfum
Safari is a bona fide chameleon in a bottle, both a beloved vintage treasure and a divisive green beast. You'll either adore its wild beauty or run for the hills. If you find a vintage bottle, snap it up - the modern stuff just doesn't hit the same.
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Our Verdict - Derby Eau de Parfum
Derby is a complex beast, with significant batch variations causing a love-it-or-hate-it divide among users. When it hits right, it's a unique, classy green dream. When it misses, it's a frustratingly faint echo of its potential. Try before you buy, if you can.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 6% 5%
Floral 28% 28%
Fruity 4% 2%
Green 22% 24%
Sweet 16% 14%
Warm 6% 1%
Woody 21% 19%
Earthy 14% 20%
Animalic 3% 3%
Fresh 11% 12%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Safari EdP
Derby EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Vetiver 22% vs 27%
Sandalwood 20% vs 21%
Patchouli 17% vs 18%
Only in Safari Eau de Parfum
Amber 21% Cedar 18%
Only in Derby Eau de Parfum
Oakmoss 32%

Accords

Safari Eau de Parfum Derby Eau de Parfum
100%
Aromatic
82%
91%
Green
100%
80%
Woody
99%
52%
Earthy
86%
Mossy
73%
65%
Balsamic
52%
61%
Floral
Powdery
61%
Ozonic
58%
Aquatic
52%
50%
Herbal
49%
Sweet
48%
Citrus
Aromatic shared
100%
82%
Green shared
91%
100%
Woody shared
80%
99%
Earthy shared
52%
86%
73%
Balsamic shared
65%
52%
61%
61%
58%
52%
50%
49%
48%

Performance

Safari Eau de Parfum Derby Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Safari Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its potent projection and distinctive green-aromatic character make it a bold choice, perhaps too much for a subdued office setting. However, for formal events or a sophisticated date, its depth and elegance truly shine. It's too complex and strong for sports.

Derby Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Formal
Also Works:
Date

Its generally subtle sillage, as noted by many, makes it ideal for office and formal wear where discretion is key. The green and woody accords lend themselves well to a composed, versatile elegance, though some find it too fleeting for special occasions.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
87%
Olfactory
98%
Notes
85%
Accord
64%
Key Similarities

Both share Green, Woody, Earthy accords and Vetiver, Sandalwood notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Safari Eau de Parfum
Derby Eau de Parfum
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