Ralph Lauren Safari: released in 1990, aromatic, green and woody, about 7h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Ralph Lauren Safari dupe we found is Van Cleef & Arpels Van Cleef — 82% match, about $60 (estimate) versus about $120 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Ralph Lauren Safari dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Ralph Lauren Safari | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Van Cleef & Arpels Van Cleef | 82% | about $60 (−50%) | 8h vs 7h | 8/10 |
| 2 | Molinard de Molinard | 81% | about $45 (−62%) | 5h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Tiffany Trueste | 80% | about $65 (−46%) | 7h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Brocard Color Feeling Orange | 79% | about $20 (−83%) | 4h vs 7h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Lancetti Suspense | 84% | about $35 (−71%) | 7h vs 7h | 7/10 |
A resinous, green floral structure that mirrors the rich complexity and vintage character of Ralph Lauren Safari.
It shares its aromatic, fresh spicy and balsamic accords with Ralph Lauren Safari, opens on Marigold and Galbanum too, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 1,247 community ratings.
Shares the vibrant green galbanum and rich floral heart reminiscent of Ralph Lauren Safari, but with a softer powdery trail.
It shares its aromatic, green and balsamic accords with Ralph Lauren Safari, opens on Galbanum, Marigold and Cassis too, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 239 community ratings.
Captures a comparable vintage floral depth that sits comfortably in the same family as Ralph Lauren Safari.
It shares its woody and floral accords with Ralph Lauren Safari, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 160 community ratings.
Leans into a similar bright citrus and botanical sharpness found in the opening of Ralph Lauren Safari.
It shares its woody, aromatic and balsamic accords with Ralph Lauren Safari, lasts about 4h against 7h and carries 364 community ratings.
Evokes the crisp green and aromatic floral profile of Ralph Lauren Safari, offering a similar retro elegance.
It shares its green, woody and aromatic accords with Ralph Lauren Safari, opens on Galbanum, Hiacynth and Mandarin Orange too, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 68 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Brocard Color Feeling Orange, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 85% less than Ralph Lauren Safari.
Van Cleef & Arpels Van Cleef, at about 8h on skin, against about 7h for Ralph Lauren Safari.
Lancetti Suspense, at 84% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Ralph Lauren Safari itself sells from £51.99 (125 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Van Cleef & Arpels Van Cleef saves you about $90 a year against Ralph Lauren Safari. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Van Cleef & Arpels Van Cleef comes closest at 7.9h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Ralph Lauren Safari notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-09.