Fragrance comparison

Memories of Africa vs Night De Paris Eris

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 7 ratings analysed

Memories of Africa

Zenogati

5.001 votes

Rank #49,430 WoodyViolet

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67%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Night De Paris Eris

L'Orientale Fragrances

4.676 votes

Rank #30,641 CitrusAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Night De Paris Eris takes 4 of 4 categories.

Memories of Africa
Choose it for a woody and violet character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Night De Paris Eris
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Memories of Africa0/4

Night De Paris Eris4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Memories of AfricaZenogati

Night De Paris ErisL'Orientale Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

4.67/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 63%Had 0%Want 38%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityNight De Paris Eris

SillageNight De Paris Eris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value81

Category winnerNight De Paris ErisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

violet91%

powdery83%

floral74%

citrus65%

aromatic56%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

floral84%

powdery77%

fruity69%

woody61%

Scent match67%Closely related · both citrus, woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotBlackcurrant

Heart

VioletCyclamenVetiver

Base

CedarAmber

Top20-30 mins

Amalfi LemonMarigoldBlack CurrantBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

VioletCyclamenJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberCedarVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Violet, Cyclamen and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Night De Paris Eris, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

Men0

Unisex80

Women20

Work 36%Casual 33%Date 19%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,430

PerfumerSebastien Lacouture

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,641

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerNight De Paris ErisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Zenogati Memories of Africa opens with a sharp burst of bergamot paired against tart blackcurrant. Perfumer Sebastien Lacouture balances this fruity top with a quiet floral heart of cyclamen and powdery violet petals. As the fragrance settles, smoky vetiver oil takes command alongside structured cedar and amber warmth…

Reviews →

Night De Paris Eris by L'Orientale Fragrances is a bright, woody citrus blend that balances crisp tartness with smooth, earthy warmth. The first spray releases a tangy burst of Amalfi lemon, zesty bergamot, and slightly tart black currant fruitiness. You immediately get a lively flash of citrus sparkle. Within twenty …

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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, Memories of Africa or Night De Paris Eris?

Night De Paris Eris takes 4 of 4 categories. Memories of Africa is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Night De Paris Eris is rated 4.67/5 from 6 votes. Choose Memories of Africa for a woody and violet character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Night De Paris Eris for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Memories of Africa or Night De Paris Eris?

Night De Paris Eris lasts longest (Night De Paris Eris 73/100, Memories of Africa 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Memories of Africa or Night De Paris Eris?

Night De Paris Eris projects furthest (Night De Paris Eris 56/100, Memories of Africa 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Memories of Africa and Night De Paris Eris smell similar?

Closely related: a 67% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Violet, Cyclamen and Vetiver.

Is Memories of Africa or Night De Paris Eris better for summer or winter?

Memories of Africa suits daytime wear; Night De Paris Eris suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Memories of Africa and Night De Paris Eris?

Memories of Africa has top notes of Bergamot and Blackcurrant, heart notes of Violet, Cyclamen and Vetiver, a base of Cedar and Amber. Night De Paris Eris has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Marigold, Black Currant and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet, Cyclamen and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Cedar, Vetiver and Musk.