Ralph Lauren 1990 EDP

F ££ Statement

Safari

by Dominique Ropion

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Ralph Lauren Safari is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1990, created by Dominique Ropion. Safari opens with Hyacinth, Blackcurrant Leaf, Marigold, and Orange, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom, Rose, Jasmine, and Iris, and dries down to a base of Amber, Cedar, Sandalwood, and Vetiver. Ralph Lauren's Safari carries a Statement verdict, a green-led wear.

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.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Warm
  • Classic
  • Confident
  • Sophisticated
Safari Eau de Parfum bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall
Also Works:
Winter

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

Best 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.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

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About

Opens with a sharp, almost biting green fanfare of galbanum and marigold, quickly joined by the bright, almost honeyed warmth of narcissus and orange. As it settles, a complex harmony of powdery orris, elegant rose, and aromatic rosemary emerges, evoking a sense of dry, sun-drenched landscapes. The base anchors this adventurous journey with grounding vetiver, creamy sandalwood, and earthy patchouli, leaving a lasting impression of sophisticated wilderness.