Fragrance comparison

Dragon vs Africa

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 24 ratings analysed

4 wins

Dragon

Hint

3.9123 votes

Rank #23,269 WoodyAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Africa

Vinci

4.001 votes

Rank #66,156 White FloralWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dragon takes 4 of 4 categories.

Dragon
Choose it for a woody and aquatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Africa
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Dragon4/4

Africa0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DragonHint

AfricaVinci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 31%Had 5%Want 64%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

30%Like

22%Ok

0%Dislike

9%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityDragon

SillageDragon

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value50

Category winnerDragonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aquatic86%

musky72%

powdery58%

fresh44%

floral30%

white floral100%

woody92%

powdery84%

amber77%

musky69%

aromatic61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

EucalyptusAfrican Orange FlowerBergamotLemon

Heart2-3 hrs

Bamboo LeafWatery NotesLotusVioletCyclamenJasmine

Base5-7 hrs

MuskCedarwoodPalisander RosewoodVetiverAmber

Top

Orange BlossomMarigoldBlackcurrantBergamotLemon

Heart

JasmineCyclamenViolet

Base

VetiverAmberMuskVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Violet and Cyclamen. Durations are only published for Dragon, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring77

Summer77

Fall100

Winter38

Day100

Night93

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex75

Women5

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,269

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#66,156

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDragonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hint Dragon opens with a crisp kick of eucalyptus, tart lemon, and sunny bergamot that feels like stepping into a brisk morning breeze. The scent quickly settles into a calm heart of fresh bamboo leaf, dewy lotus, and airy watery notes, giving it a peaceful, spa-like botanical personality rather than the fiery smoke i…

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Africa by Vinci matches bright citrus tones with a quiet, powdery floral heart. It settles into a dry wood and clean musk base. Built for casual spring mornings, this scent stays close to the skin. It offers a soft, clean daily option for women who want a gentle scent that does not overwhelm their workspace.

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Dragon or Africa?

Dragon takes 4 of 4 categories. Dragon is rated 3.91/5 from 23 votes; Africa is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Dragon for a woody and aquatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Africa for a white floral and woody character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Dragon or Africa?

Dragon lasts longest (Dragon 60/100, Africa 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dragon or Africa?

Dragon projects furthest (Dragon 53/100, Africa 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dragon and Africa smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and musky accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Violet and Cyclamen.

Is Dragon or Africa better for summer or winter?

Dragon suits day or night wear; Africa suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dragon and Africa?

Dragon has top notes of Eucalyptus, African Orange Flower, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Bamboo Leaf, Watery Notes, Lotus and Violet, a base of Musk, Cedarwood, Palisander Rosewood and Vetiver. Africa has top notes of Orange Blossom, Marigold, Blackcurrant and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Cyclamen and Violet, a base of Vetiver, Amber, Musk and Virginia Cedar.