Fragrance comparison

United Arrow vs Africa

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 235 ratings analysed

United Arrow

Keyth

2.002 votes

Rank #69,317 IrisWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

1 wins

Africa

Tesori d'Oriente

3.85233 votes

Rank #9,566 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Africa takes 1 of 1 categories.

United Arrow
Choose it for a iris and woody character. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Africa
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

United Arrow0/1

Africa1/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

United ArrowKeyth

AfricaTesori d'Oriente

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 11%Had 0%Want 89%

3.85/ 5 · 233 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

24%Love

56%Like

5%Ok

13%Dislike

2%Hate

233 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate25

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value86

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

iris100%

woody88%

white floral77%

powdery65%

violet53%

earthy42%

woody100%

aromatic92%

vanilla84%

powdery77%

lavender69%

herbal61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

ArtemisiaCitrus

Heart

IrisJasmine

Base

Woody NotesMusk

Top

LavenderArtemisiaBergamot

Heart

IrisJasmine

Base

VanillaCedarCoumarinBaobabMusk

InformationalShared notesArtemisia, Iris, Jasmine and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring76

Summer58

Fall100

Winter79

Day100

Night61

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men47

Unisex40

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#69,317

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#9,566

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerAfricaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

United Arrow by Keyth explores a crisp, botanical opening of artemisia and citrus before resting on a powdery iris heart. This unisex scent balances green aromatics with soft florals and woody undertones, making it a versatile choice for moderate spring days or professional office environments where a light, approacha…

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Africa by Tesori d'Oriente offers a budget-friendly warm spice profile that targets shoppers looking for cheap, comforting scents. The combination of dusty lavender, sweet vanilla, and cedar wood creates a dry, powdery skin scent. It works well as a casual evening spray during autumn or spring, appealing to those who …

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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, United Arrow or Africa?

Africa takes 1 of 1 categories. United Arrow is rated 2.00/5 from 2 votes; Africa is rated 3.85/5 from 233 votes. Choose United Arrow for a iris and woody character. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Africa for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Do United Arrow and Africa smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Iris, Jasmine and Musk.

Is United Arrow or Africa better for summer or winter?

United Arrow suits day or night wear; Africa suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in United Arrow and Africa?

United Arrow has top notes of Artemisia and Citrus, heart notes of Iris and Jasmine, a base of Woody Notes and Musk. Africa has top notes of Lavender, Artemisia and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Cedar, Coumarin and Baobab.