Fragrance comparison

CH Africa vs Velluto Rosa

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 146 ratings analysed

CH Africa

Carolina Herrera

3.99143 votes

Rank #15,495 SmokyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Velluto Rosa

Alberto Allegretti

4.673 votes

Rank #44,729 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Velluto Rosa takes 3 of 4 categories.

CH Africa
Choose it for a smoky and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Velluto Rosa
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

CH Africa1/4

Velluto Rosa3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Velluto Rosa
Sillage & projection: Velluto Rosa
Value for money: Velluto Rosa
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

Velluto RosaAlberto Allegretti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 143 votes

Have 25%Had 15%Want 60%

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

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

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%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

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityVelluto Rosa

SillageVelluto Rosa

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value58

Category winnerVelluto RosaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

smoky100%

warm spicy92%

citrus84%

powdery77%

cinnamon69%

violet61%

powdery100%

woody92%

citrus84%

floral77%

white floral69%

violet61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both powdery, citrus and violet

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

BergamotOrangeCassiaCinnamon

Heart

MimosaDamask RoseVioletOrange BlossomJasmineIris

Base

White MuskSandalwoodCedarwoodVanilla

InformationalShared notesOrange, Violet, Cinnamon and Iris. 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

Spring100

Summer75

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex11

Women82

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

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,495

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#44,729

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Velluto Rosa is a powdery, woody floral that opens with bright citrus, then quickly turns into a soft bouquet. Damask rose, violet and iris give it a velvety, makeup-like feel, while mimosa and orange blossom keep it luminous. The dry-down is smooth and comfortingly musky, with sandalwood, cedar and a gentle vanilla w…

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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 Velluto Rosa?

Velluto Rosa takes 3 of 4 categories. CH Africa is rated 3.99/5 from 143 votes; Velluto Rosa is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose CH Africa for a smoky and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Velluto Rosa for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, CH Africa or Velluto Rosa?

Velluto Rosa lasts longest (Velluto Rosa 87/100, CH Africa 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, CH Africa or Velluto Rosa?

Velluto Rosa projects furthest (Velluto Rosa 67/100, CH Africa 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do CH Africa and Velluto Rosa smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, citrus and violet accords. Common notes include Orange, Violet, Cinnamon and Iris.

Is CH Africa or Velluto Rosa better for summer or winter?

CH Africa suits daytime wear; Velluto Rosa suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in CH Africa and Velluto Rosa?

CH Africa has top notes of Orange and Violet, heart notes of Rooibos Tea, Cinnamon and Iris, a base of Incense and Vanilla. Velluto Rosa has top notes of Bergamot, Orange, Cassia and Cinnamon, heart notes of Mimosa, Damask Rose, Violet and Orange Blossom, a base of White Musk, Sandalwood, Cedarwood and Vanilla.