Fragrance comparison

CH Men Africa vs Fascination In White

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 176 ratings analysed

2 wins

CH Men Africa

Carolina Herrera

4.20174 votes

Rank #6,088 WoodyCoffee

Full profile Similar & dupes

19%scent match

Clearly different

Fascination In White

Pom Pom Collection

5.002 votes

Rank #34,253 SweetCaramel

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

CH Men Africa takes 2 of 3 categories.

CH Men Africa
Choose it for a woody and coffee character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Fascination In White
Choose it for a sweet and caramel character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

CH Men Africa2/3

Fascination In White1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CH Men AfricaCarolina Herrera

Fascination In WhitePom Pom Collection

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 174 votes

Have 42%Had 17%Want 41%

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

55%Love

25%Like

5%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

174 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityCH Men Africa

SillageFascination In White

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

coffee92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

musky69%

aromatic61%

sweet100%

caramel92%

white floral84%

vanilla77%

soft spicy69%

coffee61%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both coffee

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangePink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

Blue SagePimento

Base6-8 hrs

CoffeeKashmir woodAtlas Cedar

Top

CoffeePink PepperPearLicoriceMandarin Orange

Heart

Orange BlossomJasmineAmyl Salicylate

Base

CaramelVanillaPatchouliCedar

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Pink Pepper, Coffee and Atlas Cedar. Durations are only published for CH Men Africa, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer70

Fall86

Winter52

Day100

Night61

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex11

Women9

Casual 35%Work 29%Date 22%Party 14%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,088

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews28

Overall rank#34,253

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerCH Men AfricaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

CH Men Africa by Carolina Herrera brings a refreshing, safari-inspired twist to the brand's classic woody catalog. The scent starts briskly with juicy mandarin orange and a sharp pinch of pink pepper that catches your attention right away. As the initial citrus blast settles after twenty minutes, herbal blue sage and …

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Pom Pom Collection Fascination In White hits the senses with a sharp burst of roasted coffee, crisp pear, and pink pepper. The opening feels bright yet heavy, balance provided by juicy mandarin orange and licorice that cut through the initial sweetness. As the top notes settle, white florals emerge. Jasmine and orang…

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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 Men Africa or Fascination In White?

CH Men Africa takes 2 of 3 categories. CH Men Africa is rated 4.20/5 from 174 votes; Fascination In White is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose CH Men Africa for a woody and coffee character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Fascination In White for a sweet and caramel character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, CH Men Africa or Fascination In White?

CH Men Africa lasts longest (CH Men Africa 66/100, Fascination In White 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, CH Men Africa or Fascination In White?

Fascination In White projects furthest (Fascination In White 75/100, CH Men Africa 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do CH Men Africa and Fascination In White smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share coffee accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Pink Pepper, Coffee and Atlas Cedar.

Is CH Men Africa or Fascination In White better for summer or winter?

CH Men Africa suits daytime wear; Fascination In White suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in CH Men Africa and Fascination In White?

CH Men Africa has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Blue Sage and Pimento, a base of Coffee, Kashmir wood and Atlas Cedar. Fascination In White has top notes of Coffee, Pink Pepper, Pear and Licorice, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Amyl Salicylate, a base of Caramel, Vanilla, Patchouli and Cedar.