Fragrance comparison

Dragon vs Niche Perfume African Dance

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 23 ratings analysed

Dragon

Hint

3.9123 votes

Rank #23,269 WoodyAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Niche Perfume African Dance

Sergio Nero

—0 votes

Rank #74,242 White FloralPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Dragon
Choose it for a woody and aquatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Niche Perfume African Dance
Choose it for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Dragon2/4

Niche Perfume African Dance2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Niche Perfume African Dance
Sillage & projection: Dragon
Value for money: Niche Perfume African Dance
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

Niche Perfume African DanceSergio Nero

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 31%Had 5%Want 64%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNiche Perfume African Dance

SillageDragon

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value100

Category winnerNiche Perfume African DanceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aquatic86%

musky72%

powdery58%

fresh44%

floral30%

white floral100%

powdery92%

floral84%

woody77%

citrus69%

violet61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and floral

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 BlossomBergamotMarigoldLemonBlackcurrant

Heart

JasmineVioletCyclamen

Base

CedarMuskAmberVetiver

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

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex75

Women5

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,269

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#74,242

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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Niche Perfume African Dance is a floral composition from Sergio Nero, centered on white florals and powdery nuances. It features a bright citrus opening of lemon and bergamot, transitioning into a heart of jasmine, violet, and cyclamen. The base provides depth with cedar, musk, and vetiver. It is a versatile choice fo…

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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 lasts longer, Dragon or Niche Perfume African Dance?

Niche Perfume African Dance lasts longest (Niche Perfume African Dance 80/100, Dragon 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dragon or Niche Perfume African Dance?

Dragon projects furthest (Dragon 53/100, Niche Perfume African Dance 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dragon and Niche Perfume African Dance smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Violet and Cyclamen.

Is Dragon or Niche Perfume African Dance better for summer or winter?

Dragon suits day or night wear; Niche Perfume African Dance suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dragon and Niche Perfume African Dance?

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. Niche Perfume African Dance has top notes of Orange Blossom, Bergamot, Marigold and Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine, Violet and Cyclamen, a base of Cedar, Musk, Amber and Vetiver.