Fragrance comparison

Herbae Clary Sage vs Safari

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 11 Oct 2026 42 ratings analysed

Herbae Clary Sage

L'Occitane en Provence

4.0040 votes

Rank #19,025 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Safari

Athoor Al Alam

5.002 votes

Rank #41,343 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Safari takes 3 of 4 categories.

Herbae Clary Sage
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Safari
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Herbae Clary Sage1/4

Safari3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Safari
Sillage & projection: Safari
Value for money: Safari
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Herbae Clary Sage

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Herbae Clary SageL'Occitane en Provence

SafariAthoor Al Alam

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 34%Had 7%Want 58%

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 21%Had 0%Want 79%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

33%Like

10%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

40 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevitySafari

SillageSafari

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value100

Category winnerSafariBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

amber84%

musky77%

fresh spicy69%

green61%

white floral100%

citrus91%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy74%

musky65%

floral56%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

BergamotThymeBitter Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

Clary SageGrassAngelica

Base4-6 hrs

CashmeranelemiAmber

Top

RosemaryBitter OrangeBergamotLemon MyrtleMandarin OrangeLavender

Heart

NeroliOrange BlossomJasminePitosporum

Base

AngelicaAmbretteAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Bitter Orange, Angelica and Amber. Durations are only published for Herbae Clary Sage, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer89

Fall39

Winter22

Day100

Night32

Spring100

Summer67

Fall67

Winter33

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Casual 40%Work 35%Date 18%Party 8%

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,025

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#41,343

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHerbae Clary SageHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Herbae Clary Sage by L'Occitane en Provence captures the untamed freshness of a sunlit meadow in the South of France. The fragrance opens with a sharp, invigorating burst of bitter orange and crisp bergamot, immediately softened by aromatic thyme. As the initial citrus sparkle settles, the scent reveals an earthy hear…

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Safari by Athoor Al Alam opens with a sharp burst of bitter orange, lemon myrtle, and bergamot that instantly cuts through summer heat. Within minutes, lavender and aromatic rosemary join the bright citrus top, shifting the fragrance from a sweet juice scent into a crisp Mediterranean soap profile. The heart turns hea…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Herbae Clary Sage or Safari?

Safari takes 3 of 4 categories. Herbae Clary Sage is rated 4.00/5 from 40 votes; Safari is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Herbae Clary Sage for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Safari for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Herbae Clary Sage or Safari?

Safari lasts longest (Safari 70/100, Herbae Clary Sage 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Herbae Clary Sage or Safari?

Safari projects furthest (Safari 50/100, Herbae Clary Sage 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Herbae Clary Sage and Safari smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Bitter Orange, Angelica and Amber.

Is Herbae Clary Sage or Safari better for summer or winter?

Herbae Clary Sage suits daytime wear; Safari suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Herbae Clary Sage and Safari?

Herbae Clary Sage has top notes of Bergamot, Thyme and Bitter Orange, heart notes of Clary Sage, Grass and Angelica, a base of Cashmeran, elemi and Amber. Safari has top notes of Rosemary, Bitter Orange, Bergamot and Lemon Myrtle, heart notes of Neroli, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Pitosporum, a base of Angelica, Ambrette and Amber.