Fragrance comparison

Africano vs Dragon

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 102 ratings analysed

3 wins

Africano

Alexandria Fragrances

4.2879 votes

Rank #25,790 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Dragon

Hint

3.9123 votes

Rank #23,339 WoodyAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Africano takes 3 of 5 categories.

Africano
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Dragon
Choose it for a woody and aquatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Africano3/5

Dragon2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AfricanoAlexandria Fragrances

DragonHint

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.28/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 42%Had 17%Want 41%

3.91/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 31%Had 5%Want 64%

Category winnerAfricanoRating 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

39%Love

30%Like

22%Ok

0%Dislike

9%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityAfricano

SillageAfricano

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value79

Category winnerDragonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

floral84%

woody77%

powdery69%

fruity61%

woody100%

aquatic86%

musky72%

powdery58%

fresh44%

floral30%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and floral

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

Top15-30 mins

EucalyptusAfrican Orange FlowerBergamotLemon

Heart2-3 hrs

Bamboo LeafWatery NotesLotusVioletCyclamenJasmine

Base5-7 hrs

MuskCedarwoodPalisander RosewoodVetiverAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Cyclamen and Violet. Durations are only published for Dragon, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer97

Fall0

Winter29

Day–

Night–

Spring77

Summer77

Fall100

Winter38

Day100

Night93

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men12

Unisex62

Women27

Men20

Unisex75

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,790

PerfumerHany Hafez

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#23,339

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerDragonHigher 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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Hint Dragon opens with a crisp kick of eucalyptus, tart lemon, and sunny bergamot that feels like stepping into a brisk morning breeze. The scent quickly settles into a calm heart of fresh bamboo leaf, dewy lotus, and airy watery notes, giving it a peaceful, spa-like botanical personality rather than the fiery smoke i…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Africano or Dragon?

Africano takes 3 of 5 categories. Africano is rated 4.28/5 from 79 votes; Dragon is rated 3.91/5 from 23 votes. Choose Africano for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Dragon for a woody and aquatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Africano or Dragon?

Africano lasts longest (Africano 69/100, Dragon 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Africano or Dragon?

Africano projects furthest (Africano 66/100, Dragon 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Africano and Dragon smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Cyclamen and Violet.

Is Africano or Dragon better for summer or winter?

Dragon suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Africano and Dragon?

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. Dragon has top notes of Eucalyptus, African Orange Flower, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Bamboo Leaf, Watery Notes, Lotus and Violet, a base of Musk, Cedarwood, Palisander Rosewood and Vetiver.