Fragrance comparison

CH Africa vs At Night We Dance

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 164 ratings analysed

4 wins

CH Africa

Carolina Herrera

3.99143 votes

Rank #15,495 SmokyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

At Night We Dance

Recreation

4.0521 votes

Rank #18,132 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

CH Africa takes 4 of 5 categories.

CH Africa
Choose it for a smoky and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
At Night We Dance
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

CH Africa4/5

At Night We Dance1/5

Ratings & consensus: CH Africa
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: CH Africa
Sillage & projection: CH Africa
Value for money: At Night We Dance
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: CH Africa

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CH AfricaCarolina Herrera

At Night We DanceRecreation

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 143 votes

Have 25%Had 15%Want 60%

4.05/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 40%Had 9%Want 51%

Category winnerCH AfricaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

48%Like

8%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

143 votes

38%Love

33%Like

24%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityCH Africa

SillageCH Africa

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value72

Category winnerAt Night We DanceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

smoky100%

warm spicy92%

citrus84%

powdery77%

cinnamon69%

violet61%

amber100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

powdery69%

balsamic61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both warm spicy and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

OrangeViolet

Heart2-4 hrs

Rooibos TeaCinnamonIris

Base5-7 hrs

IncenseVanilla

Top

ThymeOrangePink Pepper

Heart

VioletLavenderCinnamonCloveMagnolia

Base

AmberIncenseSandalwoodAmyrisMuskVetiver

InformationalShared notesOrange, Violet, Cinnamon and Incense. Durations are only published for CH Africa, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter56

Day100

Night50

Spring71

Summer71

Fall100

Winter71

Day83

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex11

Women82

Casual 37%Work 31%Date 21%Party 11%

Men0

Unisex30

Women70

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,495

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#18,132

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews48

Category winnerCH AfricaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carolina Herrera CH Africa brings an unusual, evocative spin to the spiced citrus family. The first spray delivers a flash of juicy African tiger orange backed by crisp violet petals, cutting cleanly through the air before settling into a warm, aromatic heart. Earthy rooibos tea and spicy cinnamon take center stage du…

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At Night We Dance opens with a vivid mix of violet, herbs, citrus and pink pepper, then settles into a softer amber, incense and musky wood base. It feels warm, slightly powdery and a little bohemian, with a distinctive opening that many find more interesting than the later dry-down. This suits someone who likes aroma…

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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, CH Africa or At Night We Dance?

CH Africa takes 4 of 5 categories. CH Africa is rated 3.99/5 from 143 votes; At Night We Dance is rated 4.05/5 from 21 votes. Choose CH Africa for a smoky and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose At Night We Dance for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, CH Africa or At Night We Dance?

CH Africa lasts longest (CH Africa 61/100, At Night We Dance 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, CH Africa or At Night We Dance?

CH Africa projects furthest (CH Africa 63/100, At Night We Dance 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do CH Africa and At Night We Dance smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Orange, Violet, Cinnamon and Incense.

Is CH Africa or At Night We Dance better for summer or winter?

CH Africa suits daytime wear; At Night We Dance suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in CH Africa and At Night We Dance?

CH Africa has top notes of Orange and Violet, heart notes of Rooibos Tea, Cinnamon and Iris, a base of Incense and Vanilla. At Night We Dance has top notes of Thyme, Orange and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Violet, Lavender, Cinnamon and Clove, a base of Amber, Incense, Sandalwood and Amyris.