Fragrance comparison

CH Men Africa vs Sussurro

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 275 ratings analysed

5 wins

CH Men Africa

Carolina Herrera

4.20174 votes

Rank #6,088 WoodyCoffee

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17%scent match

Clearly different

Sussurro

Natura

4.12101 votes

Rank #29,496 CaramelWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

CH Men Africa takes 5 of 7 categories.

CH Men Africa
Choose it for a woody and coffee character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sussurro
Choose it for a caramel and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

CH Men Africa5/7

Sussurro2/7

Ratings & consensus: CH Men Africa
Community sentiment: Sussurro
Longevity: CH Men Africa
Sillage & projection: CH Men Africa
Value for money: Sussurro
Versatility: CH Men Africa
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

SussurroNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 174 votes

Have 42%Had 17%Want 41%

4.12/ 5 · 101 votes

Have 28%Had 48%Want 24%

Category winnerCH Men AfricaRating 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

35%Love

51%Like

5%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

101 votes

Category winnerSussurroMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityCH Men Africa

SillageCH Men Africa

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value69

Category winnerSussurroBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

coffee92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

musky69%

aromatic61%

caramel100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

cinnamon77%

sweet69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match17%Clearly different · both warm spicy

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

NutmegMandarin OrangeHerbal NotesPink PepperCardamom

Heart

CaramelCinnamonCoffeeLily-of-the-ValleyTransparent Flowers

Base

AmberMuskSandalwoodCacaoVanillaTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Pink Pepper and Coffee. 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

Spring71

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCH Men AfricaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex11

Women9

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

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,088

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews28

Overall rank#29,496

PerfumerAlexandra Kosinski

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Sussurro is a warm, spice-forward scent that balances a prominent caramel heart with earthy coffee and nutmeg. Launched by Natura in 2013, this Oriental Woody composition leans into its gourmand side, making it a reliable companion for crisp autumn evenings or winter days. It offers a cozy, grounded character that fee…

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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 Sussurro?

CH Men Africa takes 5 of 7 categories. CH Men Africa is rated 4.20/5 from 174 votes; Sussurro is rated 4.12/5 from 101 votes. Choose CH Men Africa for a woody and coffee character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sussurro for a caramel and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, CH Men Africa or Sussurro?

CH Men Africa lasts longest (CH Men Africa 66/100, Sussurro 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, CH Men Africa or Sussurro?

CH Men Africa projects furthest (CH Men Africa 59/100, Sussurro 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do CH Men Africa and Sussurro smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Pink Pepper and Coffee.

Is CH Men Africa or Sussurro better for summer or winter?

For summer, CH Men Africa is the stronger pick. For winter, Sussurro is the stronger pick. CH Men Africa suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in CH Men Africa and Sussurro?

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. Sussurro has top notes of Nutmeg, Mandarin Orange, Herbal Notes and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Caramel, Cinnamon, Coffee and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Amber, Musk, Sandalwood and Cacao.