Fragrance comparison

Africano vs Bouquet Des Seves

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 83 ratings analysed

2 wins

Africano

Alexandria Fragrances

4.2879 votes

Rank #23,608 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Bouquet Des Seves

Parfums de Folleville

4.004 votes

Rank #61,753 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Africano takes 2 of 2 categories.

Africano
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Bouquet Des Seves
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Africano2/2

Bouquet Des Seves0/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AfricanoAlexandria Fragrances

Bouquet Des SevesParfums de Folleville

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.28/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 42%Had 17%Want 41%

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 75%Had 0%Want 25%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

33%Like

8%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

73 votes

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value63

Category winnerAfricanoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

floral84%

woody77%

powdery69%

fruity61%

citrus100%

floral90%

green80%

aromatic70%

fresh spicy60%

aquatic50%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both citrus, floral and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black CurrantBergamotMarigoldLemonOrange Blossom

Heart

CyclamenVioletJasmine

Base

MuskAmberVirginia CedarVetiver

Top20-30 mins

BergamotLotus

Heart2-3 hrs

Longjing teaCyclamen

Base4-6 hrs

Orange BlossomVetiver

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Orange Blossom, Cyclamen and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Bouquet Des Seves, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer97

Fall0

Winter29

Day–

Night–

Spring67

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night26

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men12

Unisex62

Women27

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 42%Work 36%Date 15%Party 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,608

PerfumerHany Hafez

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#61,753

PerfumerBenjamin Belizon

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAfricanoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Africano is a bright citrus floral wood with a soft musky base. The opening leans sparkling and aromatic, with bergamot, lemon and black currant giving it lift before violet, jasmine and cyclamen add a powdery floral haze. As it settles, cedar, vetiver, amber and musk keep it clean, smooth and easy to wear. It reads u…

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Bouquet Des Seves by Parfums de Folleville feels like pouring cold well water over sunlit citrus groves. It opens with sharp, bitter bergamot and a watery lotus flower note that cuts through stagnant air. You smell wet stems immediately. As the initial flash clears, Longjing tea introduces an herbal, roasted leaf bitt…

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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, Africano or Bouquet Des Seves?

Africano takes 2 of 2 categories. Africano is rated 4.28/5 from 79 votes; Bouquet Des Seves is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Africano for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Bouquet Des Seves for a citrus and floral character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Do Africano and Bouquet Des Seves smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, floral and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orange Blossom, Cyclamen and Vetiver.

Is Africano or Bouquet Des Seves better for summer or winter?

Bouquet Des Seves suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Africano and Bouquet Des Seves?

Africano has top notes of Black Currant, Bergamot, Marigold and Lemon, heart notes of Cyclamen, Violet and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Amber, Virginia Cedar and Vetiver. Bouquet Des Seves has top notes of Bergamot and Lotus, heart notes of Longjing tea and Cyclamen, a base of Orange Blossom and Vetiver.