Perfumes That Smell Like Ralph Lauren Safari for Women
Mystikum The Geisha’s Secret Garden, Bon Parfumeur 104 Terra Hedera and Molinard de Molinard smell similar to Ralph Lauren Safari for Women. Created by Dominique Ropion in 1990, Safari is a green floral built around crisp galbanum, hyacinth and narcissus. Vetiver, sandalwood, amber and patchouli give its bright floral character a warm, earthy foundation.
The Geisha’s Secret Garden by Mystikum £158.33
- Key notes:
- galbanum
- hyacinth
- narcissus
- vetiver
- Aromagroups:
- green
A modern interpretation of a classic chypre, this is an unapologetic abundance of statement florals: hyacinth, rose and narcissus. The entrance to this hidden garden is garlanded with the herbal bitterness of galbanum, cushioned by a dark green carpet of vetiver and moss. Like a geisha’s serene beauty that hides her inner power, this extrait de parfum is a statement of mystery and strength.
Perfumer: Ralf Schwieger
104 Terra Hedera by Bon Parfumeur £145.83
- Key notes:
- bigarade
- cardamom
- frankincense
- galbanum
- hyacinth
- mastic
- vetiver
- Aromagroups:
- citrusy
- green
- leather
- vintage/old school
- woody
Inspired by the concepts of “green” and “freedom”, Terra Hedera evokes horseback riding on the Mongolian steppe. A green hyacinth intertwined with tenacious ivy and crisp galbanum.
Perfumer: Corinne Cachen
Mathilde by Rance 1795 £91.67
- Key notes:
- jasmine
- lily-of-the-valley
- narcissus
- neroli
- orris (iris root)
- passion fruit
- rose
- sandalwood
- tangerine
- ylang-ylang
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- fruity
Matilde Bonaparte, niece of Napoleon I, was known for her breasts (“le plus beau décolleté”) and her talent as a painter. She also hosted a celebrated 19th-century Parisian salon attended by the greatest artists and writers of her time. This namesake perfume is an olfactory salon of provocative white florals (ylang-ylang, narcissus, jasmine) given tropical succulence with passion fruit and papaya. Mathilde’s heady brightness is softened by iris and sandalwood.
Rossopompeiano by Agatho £254.17
- Key notes:
- amber
- galbanum
- heliotrope
- jasmine
- orange blossom
- sandalwood
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- vintage/old school
- woody
The Mediterranean freshness of the essence, whose citrus notes are accompanied by the sensuality of damask rose, sublimating in sinuous oriental echoes, is inspired by the colour that has made the frescoes of Pompeian domes famous and unmistakable all over the world.
The pigment obtained from the mineral cinnabar, Rossopompeiano, emblem of a part of the history the perfumer Agatho’s city, becomes a perfume.
Molinard de Molinard by Molinard £62.50
- Key notes:
- amber
- galbanum
- jasmine
- vetiver
- Aromagroups:
- green
- vintage/old school
- woody
ike a marvelous floral symphony, Molinard de Molinard is the ultimate romantic fragrance, a sumptuous bouquet of renowned sophistication. Made of two famous grasse flowers : Rose Centifolia and Jasmine Grandiflorum, deliciously complimented white white flowers like Narcissus and Ylang-Ylang, to wrap up over its delicate woody and oriental notes.
This timeless scent embodies a history of universal loyalty, Grasse in all its splendor!
Donna by Lorenzo Villoresi £112.50
- Key notes:
- narcissus
- orris (iris root)
- rose
- ylang-ylang
- Aromagroups:
- floral
The epitome of femininity as narrated by the queens of flowers: Rosa centifolia and Rosa Damascena, crowned by powdery Ylang Ylang and Florentine Iris, with touches of Jasmine and mountain Narcissus, Violet leaves, Blackcurrant and oriental woods.
Dark Side of the Goddess by Anna Zworykina £79.17
- Key notes:
- bay
- incense
- jasmine
- marigold
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- unconventional
- woody
Gothic balsams: smoke of the ritual fires, quiet splashes of jasmine, moist earth, frankincense, deep woods.
Starring
(these fragrant materials reanacted the Dark Side of the Goddess story):
Myrtle e.o.
Bergamot e.o.
Juniper berry CO2 extract
Frankincense e.o.
Frankincense abs
Benzoin abs
Patchouli e.o.
Cedarwood Atlas e.o.
Vetiver e.o.
Myrrh e.o.
Cassia abs
African wormwood e.o.
Nutmeg CO2 extract
Ylang-ylang e.o.
Jasmine sambac abs
Jasmine auriculatum abs
Castoreum tincture
Cinnamon e.o.
Tagetes abs
Important notice:
Anna Zworykina’s blends are olfactive smellscapes (but neither aromatherapy, nor ‘spray-and-go’ perfumes). Her blends are sensory experiences, closer to works of art created in the scented plane (rather than, say, visual or audio).
Certain essential oils and absolutes that are used in her 100% natural perfumes may potentially cause allergies in some people. Please spray Anna Zworykina’s blends on fabric (on sleeves, scarves, etc.). This said, Anna Zworykina has acquired a huge fan base over many years and people interacted with her blends for quite a while now. We are not aware of any reports of any skin reactions so far.
However, Anna advises that those who are prone to allergic reactions, pregnant and nursing women, as well as people with chronic illnesses to be extra careful. Before trying natural blends, study the list of ingredients and consult with a doctor if you are not sure or a had a history of allergies. If you do decide to put these blends on your skin (unable to resist the temptation) always test the blend on the inside part of your elbow first and wait.
Do not spray these blends liberally as a cloud in the way you would spray a conventional perfume. Anna’s smellscapes need to be… carefully applied and experienced. Be mindful that some oils can also make your skin hyper-sensitive to UV.
The Mandala by Param Sara £116.67
- Key notes:
- green mango
- marigold
- osmanthus
- vetiver
- Aromagroups:
- fruity
- leather
- spicy
A mandala, Sanskrit for "circle," is a sacred geometric symbol representing the universe, wholeness and the self in Buddhism. This luminous eau de parfum opens the window to your inner garden, redolent with peachy osmanthus, crushed leaves and the apple-and-hay joy of marigold. Green mango draws you outward, and the creamy-salty notes of sun-kissed skin pulls you back into yourself. Abundant and hopeful.
Delulu by Oddity £141.67
- Key notes:
- ambroxan
- blackcurrant
- cedrat
- mandarin
- osmanthus
- rose
- Aromagroups:
- citrusy
- green
- spicy
- woody
Delulu is a soft-focus dream sequence in oversaturated colours, swirling across a soundtrack of shoegaze and nineties/noughties indie.This particular sequence follows childhood into adolescence: a favourite toy, a pack of crayons, a melted sweet in your jeans pocket, a bite of berry pie, a long sunny day doing nothing. There’s fizzy cedrat and the salty-fresh friction of tart rhubarb against rooty vetiver. Like all dreams, things get weird: a niff of rosy plastic and smoky incense. Yesterday is a place you can never visit again, but it’s still an escape from tomorrow. That’s Delulu.
Delulu bottle caps are hand made from memories, specifically a nostalgic jumble of plastic beach toys captured in epoxy resin.
Master perfumer
David Chieze
White by Comme Des Garcons £83.33
- Key notes:
- cardamom
- cinnamon
- cloves
- coriander
- lily-of-the-valley
- marigold
- nutmeg
- rose
- Aromagroups:
- spicy
White is a bright and lively fragrance built around the friction between hot spices and suave florals. The cinnamon, clove and cardamom opening suggests candied red hots, which makes it all the more surprising when the melange of rose de Mai and lily of the valley softly asserts itself. The undertone of tagete, with its bitter herbalness, keeps White from getting too “pretty-pretty”.
About Safari by Ralph Lauren
- What perfume is similar to Ralph Lauren Safari?
- The Geisha’s Secret Garden is a close stylistic match, sharing galbanum, hyacinth, narcissus and vetiver. For a spicier, resinous direction, try 104 Terra Hedera; for a cleaner woody-green floral, choose Molinard de Molinard.
- What does Ralph Lauren Safari smell like?
- Ralph Lauren Safari smells crisp, green and floral, led by galbanum, hyacinth and narcissus. Citrus and blackcurrant add brightness, while rose, jasmine and orris deepen the floral heart. Vetiver, sandalwood, cedarwood, patchouli and amber create a warm, earthy base.
- How does The Geisha’s Secret Garden compare with Safari?
- Both fragrances feature galbanum, hyacinth, narcissus and vetiver. The Geisha’s Secret Garden is fresher and more transparent, without the prominent citrus, amber and layered woody facets that give Safari its warmer character.
- Which Safari alternative has a spicy, resinous character?
- Bon Parfumeur 104 Terra Hedera connects with Safari through galbanum, hyacinth and vetiver, then adds cardamom, frankincense and mastic. It is a bolder choice for those who want Safari’s green direction with extra spice and resin.
- Which similar perfume is softer and fruitier than Safari?
- Rance 1795 Mathilde shares jasmine, narcissus, orris, rose and sandalwood with Safari. Neroli, lily-of-the-valley, passion fruit and tangerine make it sweeter, softer and fruitier than Safari’s sharper green floral composition.









