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    Explorer vs. Safari for Men

    Explorer by Boadicea the Victorious bottle

    Explorer

    Boadicea the Victorious
    Eau de Parfum2008
    Very similar
    New comparison

    Safari for Men rates higher with the community, while Explorer projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Explorer vs. Safari for Men
    ExplorerSafari for Men
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Toilette
    Launched20081992
    GenderUnisexMale
    PerfumerJohn Stephen—
    Best seasonFallWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Explorer

    Amber
    Green
    Woody
    Aromatic
    Citrus
    Balsamic
    Powdery
    Iris

    Safari for Men

    Aromatic
    Woody
    Warm Spicy
    Leather
    Citrus
    Lavender
    Herbal
    Floral

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    GalbanumBergamotOrange
    AldehydesBergamotLavenderLemonNeroli
    Heart
    AmberOrris RootRose
    TarragonCarnationCinnamonRoseJasmineCyclamen
    Base
    LabdanumCedarwood
    LeatherOakmossSandalwoodCedarwoodPatchouliMuskAmber

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Explorer vs. Safari for Men
    ExplorerSafari for Men
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongmoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Galbanum divides people. That bitter-green jolt isn't everyone's idea of a good time. But for those who love it, Explorer earns its name, the sharp opening rewards the curious.Explorer
    Safari for Men feels like a time capsule from 1992, and that is exactly its appeal. The coriander, leather, and oakmoss drydown have a classic masculinity that newer releases rarely replicate.Safari for Men