Safari is a dry, golden-hued floral spicy fragrance that captures the transition from a lush, green wilderness to a sun-parched savanna. It opens with an bracing burst of galbanum, hyacinth, and pot m...
The fragrance is celebrated for its exceptional longevity, with most users agreeing it persists on the skin for nearly a full day, and its sillage is described as present and commanding without becoming intrusive.
While it is marketed to women, the fragrance community frequently highlights its unisex appeal, often comparing its dry, woody, and green character to classic masculine barbershop scents or gender-neutral icons like Chanel No. 5.
Collectors frequently cite the heavy, cut-crystal bottle design as one of the best in perfume history, often keeping finished flacons as decorative objects.
Enthusiasts emphasize its suitability for cooler weather, noting that the spicy and mossy notes bloom most effectively in the crisp air of fall and winter.
There is a clear distinction made between vintage "Warner era" bottles, which are prized for their heavy oakmoss content, and more recent reformulations which some feel are slightly lighter.
