CURATING THE EPHEMERAL
|Melbourne Olfactory Archive
🏛️ COSMAIR ERA 1997 VINTAGE VAULT GRAIL (100% BRAND NEW):
Safari for Men is the definition of old-money, aristocratic masculinity. This rare 1997 Cosmair-distributed batch preserves the premier, un-throttled oakmoss, herbal artemisia, and rich leather oil density missing from current thin department store counters.
An exceptional, investment-grade acquisition for high-end antique fragrance purists, aromatic fougère connoisseurs, and serious designer historians: an authentic **first-generation 1990s vintage edition of Ralph Lauren Safari for Men Eau de Toilette (EDT)** in its grandest **125ml (4.2 Fl. Oz.)** retail spray scale. This absolute vault grail is precision-dated straight to **1997 via the authentic 5-character Cosmair batch code 7Y015** cleanly printed on the bottle baseline. Offered **100% brand new, pristine, and entirely unused in its original signature crocodile-embossed presentation box with insert cards** (New old stock / NOS).
Please Read Carefully Before Purchasing:
1. Brand New Unused Status: This bottle belongs to an elite archival vault collection and is 100% brand new old stock (NOS). The internal high-pressure atomizer spray pump remains completely un-primed, un-sprayed, and factory full.
2. Potential Vintage Evaporation (Ullage): Due to nearly three decades of safe cellared storage, minor age-appropriate natural evaporation (ullage) may have occurred through the neck seals. The remaining liquid volume remains exceptionally high and top-tier factory full (fluid clarity and status exactly as pictured in the high-resolution listing photographs).
3. Final Sale / No Returns: This archival asset is sold strictly as-is. Due to the highly rare, discontinued, and cellared nature of this 1990s original formulation, we do not accept returns, refunds, or exchanges based on interior fluid levels or juice performance once purchased. By purchasing, the buyer acknowledges and accepts these antique characteristics.
🏺 Heavy Cut-Crystal Art Deco Flacon:
The architectural clear glass body—meticulously sculpted with heavy vertical cut-crystal diamond facets and featuring the silver-capped relief house crest—remains in pristine cosmetic condition. The matching silver-polished heavy cap is bright and untarnished. The integrated spray system is completely unprimed, and the fluid stands at a 100% top-tier factory full line with absolute clarity (fluid level exactly as pictured).
📦 Crocodile-Skin Embossed Carton Box
This 125ml luxury edition comes completely outfitted with its matching original textured dark brown crocodile-patterned outer presentation carton box and historical product fold-out leaflet cards. Reflecting safe, dark, and climate-controlled cellared storage, the box remains structurally crisp, solid, and beautifully clean, showing only minor, honest vintage shelf patina as shown in the photographs.
Originally launched in 1992 as a tribute to rugged American elegance and cinematic adventure, Safari for Men is a masterclass in the Woody-Aromatic Fougère family. Free from modern chemical restrictions, this 1997 vintage batch opens with a glorious, sharp top flight of **bitter green galbanum, pungent lavender, artemisia, tarragon, coriander, and aldehydes**. The core develops into a rich, warm spicy heart of **cinnamon wood, fresh carnation, cyclamen, and white jasmine**, before collapsing onto a thunderous, old-money base foundation of **massive pre-ban Oakmoss, rich vetiver, deep patchouli, leather, and creamy natural sandalwood** with staggering staying power.
| Brand / House | Ralph Lauren Fragrances (Cosmair Distribution Era) |
| Fragrance Name | Safari for Men |
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette (EDT Natural Spray) |
| Size / Volume | 125 ml / 4.2 Fl. Oz. Grand Maxi Scale Retail Spray Flacon |
| Tracking Data | Vintage 1997 Original First Formula (Batch Code: 7Y015 / Cosmair Era) |
| Condition | Brand New In Box (NIB). Original 125ml bottle, cap, and crocodile box sleeve included; fluid is stable and full at factory level. Sold strictly as-is. |
What you see is what you will get.
Kindly refer to the photos for a close-up view of the condition and fragrance level—they form an important part of the description. There may be minor cosmetic imperfections on the packaging due to storage or age (please see photos).
Self-Service Store: This is a store for thoughtful buyers who value authenticity. We don't offer returns, post-sale negotiation, or emotional support. All prices are firm. No Offers.
100% Authentic: We do not sell fakes. Concerns regarding authenticity must be supported by verifiable third-party documentation. Personal scent impressions or memory do not constitute valid grounds for a claim.
Markings & Fill Levels: Batch codes and markings (e.g. Demonstration, Not for Sale) are common on items. Sample/travel sprays may vary in spray pattern or appear underfilled due to factory regulations. These are sold as-is.
Used & Vintage: Sold for collection purposes. May show signs of age (evaporation, discoloration, sprayer wear). We are not responsible for skin sensitivities or allergic reactions.
Sealed Bottles: Sold AS-IS. scent quality, internal condition, or atomiser function due to age. If you want it tested, request before purchase.Otherwise, no post-sale claims accepted.
Fragrance Disclaimer: Scent, longevity, and performance may vary based on batch, age, storage, and skin chemistry. These are not faults.
All sales are final. No returns. No "change of mind". By purchasing, you confirm acceptance of the condition, fill levels, and scent profiles as shown. If you believe the item received does not match the listing, please contact us within 24 hours of delivery with clear photo or video evidence. Claims without evidence cannot be processed.
Dispatch: Orders by 3PM AEST usually ship same-day. We are not responsible for tracking delays or missed scans.
Domestic: Express Post recommended for time-sensitive orders (+$5). Returned parcels due to incorrect address will be at buyer’s cost.
International: Buyers responsible for all customs compliance, duties, taxes, and clearance fees. No refunds for parcels seized, refused, or lost due to unpaid import fees.
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