Fragrance comparison

CH Men Africa vs XO Extraordinary for Men

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 198 ratings analysed

4 wins

CH Men Africa

Carolina Herrera

4.20174 votes

Rank #6,088 WoodyCoffee

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59%scent match

Closely related

XO Extraordinary for Men

Ted Baker

3.8324 votes

Rank #21,487 WoodyWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

CH Men Africa takes 4 of 5 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.
XO Extraordinary for Men
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

CH Men Africa4/5

XO Extraordinary for Men1/5

Ratings & consensus: CH Men Africa
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: CH Men Africa
Sillage & projection: CH Men Africa
Value for money: XO Extraordinary for Men
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

XO Extraordinary for MenTed Baker

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 174 votes

Have 42%Had 17%Want 41%

3.83/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 38%Had 21%Want 42%

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

25%Love

54%Like

4%Ok

13%Dislike

4%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity39

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityCH Men Africa

SillageCH Men Africa

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value75

Category winnerXO Extraordinary for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

coffee92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

musky69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

warm spicy91%

aromatic83%

citrus74%

soft spicy65%

musky56%

Scent match59%Closely related · both woody, warm spicy and citrus

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

CypressMandarin OrangeCardamon

Heart

GingerPimentoRed Berries

Base

Pink PepperAustralian SandalwoodWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Pink Pepper and Pimento. 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

Spring67

Summer50

Fall100

Winter92

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex11

Women9

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

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,088

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews28

Overall rank#21,487

PerfumerJean-Charles Niel

Launched—

Reviews5

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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Ted Baker XO Extraordinary for Men is a dry, woody scent that centers on clean cypress, spicy ginger, and soft sandalwood. The composition is built for casual daytime wear during the cool autumn months. It offers a warm, low-key presence that stays close to the skin without becoming overly sweet or heavy.

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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 XO Extraordinary for Men?

CH Men Africa takes 4 of 5 categories. CH Men Africa is rated 4.20/5 from 174 votes; XO Extraordinary for Men is rated 3.83/5 from 24 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 XO Extraordinary for Men for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, CH Men Africa or XO Extraordinary for Men?

CH Men Africa lasts longest (CH Men Africa 66/100, XO Extraordinary for Men 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, CH Men Africa or XO Extraordinary for Men?

CH Men Africa projects furthest (CH Men Africa 59/100, XO Extraordinary for Men 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do CH Men Africa and XO Extraordinary for Men smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Pink Pepper and Pimento.

Is CH Men Africa or XO Extraordinary for Men better for summer or winter?

CH Men Africa suits daytime wear; XO Extraordinary for Men suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in CH Men Africa and XO Extraordinary for Men?

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. XO Extraordinary for Men has top notes of Cypress, Mandarin Orange and Cardamon, heart notes of Ginger, Pimento and Red Berries, a base of Pink Pepper, Australian Sandalwood and White Musk.