Fragrance comparison

CH Africa vs Fantastico

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 146 ratings analysed

3 wins

CH Africa

Carolina Herrera

3.99143 votes

Rank #15,495 SmokyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Fantastico

I Profumi Del Marmo

3.333 votes

Rank #55,685 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

CH Africa takes 3 of 4 categories.

CH Africa
Choose it for a smoky and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Fantastico
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.

CH Africa3/4

Fantastico1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CH AfricaCarolina Herrera

FantasticoI Profumi Del Marmo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 143 votes

Have 25%Had 15%Want 60%

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 8%Had 4%Want 88%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityCH Africa

SillageCH Africa

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

smoky100%

warm spicy92%

citrus84%

powdery77%

cinnamon69%

violet61%

woody100%

sweet92%

powdery84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

aromatic61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both warm spicy, citrus 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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotLimeOrangeMandarin OrangePink PepperCorianderNutmegCinnamon

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseIrisOrchidJasmineLavenderGeraniumOsmanthus

Base7-10 hrs

VanillaLeatherHoneyCedarSandalwoodPatchouliBenzoinIncense

Category winnerFantasticoLongest dry-down: 7-10 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter56

Day100

Night50

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day39

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex11

Women82

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

Not enough votes yet

Date 38%Party 27%Casual 19%Work 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,495

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#55,685

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews2

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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Fantastico by I Profumi Del Marmo opens with a bright burst of sweet orange, tart lime, and ripe raspberry dusted in warm cinnamon. As the energetic citrus sparkle mellows, the fragrance reveals a rich bouquet of velvety rose, powdery iris, and soft lavender. The real weight of the composition lives in its complex bas…

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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 Fantastico?

CH Africa takes 3 of 4 categories. CH Africa is rated 3.99/5 from 143 votes; Fantastico is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose CH Africa for a smoky and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Fantastico for a woody and sweet character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, CH Africa or Fantastico?

CH Africa lasts longest (CH Africa 61/100, Fantastico 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, CH Africa or Fantastico?

CH Africa projects furthest (CH Africa 63/100, Fantastico 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do CH Africa and Fantastico smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, citrus and powdery accords. Common notes include Orange, Cinnamon, Iris and Incense.

Is CH Africa or Fantastico better for summer or winter?

CH Africa suits daytime wear; Fantastico suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in CH Africa and Fantastico?

CH Africa has top notes of Orange and Violet, heart notes of Rooibos Tea, Cinnamon and Iris, a base of Incense and Vanilla. Fantastico has top notes of Bergamot, Lime, Orange and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rose, Iris, Orchid and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Leather, Honey and Cedar.