Fragrance comparison

1 vs Akira

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 12 ratings analysed

The Fragrance Kitchen

3.333 votes

Rank #63,768 PowderyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Akira

Pisello Parfum

2.789 votes

Rank #22,932 AmberAnimalic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Akira takes 2 of 3 categories.

1
Choose it for a powdery and amber character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, day or night wear.
Akira
Choose it for a amber and animalic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, evening wear.

11/3

Akira2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 1
Sillage & projection: Akira
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Akira

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1The Fragrance Kitchen

AkiraPisello Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 8%Had 8%Want 83%

2.78/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 6%Had 3%Want 91%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

44%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

56%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate44

Category winners

Longevity1

SillageAkira

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value20

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

lavender77%

citrus69%

aromatic61%

amber100%

animalic92%

musky84%

woody77%

tropical69%

aromatic61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both amber and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GingerBergamotLemon

Heart

LavenderPowdery NotesCinnamon

Base

AmberTonka BeanMusk

Top

CivetAmbergrisJackfruitPineappleMangoOakmossMuskAmbroxan

Heart

African MarigoldPine tarCarnationBlue LotusMahoganyRoseLily of the ValleyCedar

Base

OlivePalm LeafVanillaAmberCopalIncensePalo SantoMyrhh

InformationalShared notesAmber 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

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,768

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#22,932

PerfumerManuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerAkiraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

1 by The Fragrance Kitchen opens with a bright burst of bergamot and sharp ginger before settling into a warm, dusty heart of lavender and dry cinnamon. The base rests on soft amber and tonka bean, giving the scent a cozy, clean finish that sits close to skin. Designed as an easy unisex option for crisp spring and au…

Reviews →

Manuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia crafted Akira in 2024 as an ambitious oriental floral statement. With a massive list of notes featuring civet, mango, and pine tar, it targets bold wearers. This masculine perfume aims for cold weather and evening wear, presenting a complex, thick texture that stands out in a crowd.

Reviews →

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, 1 or Akira?

Akira takes 2 of 3 categories. 1 is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes; Akira is rated 2.78/5 from 9 votes. Choose 1 for a powdery and amber character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, day or night wear. Choose Akira for a amber and animalic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 1 or Akira?

1 lasts longest (1 100/100, Akira 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1 or Akira?

Akira projects furthest (Akira 39/100, 1 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1 and Akira smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Amber and Musk.

Is 1 or Akira better for summer or winter?

1 suits day or night wear; Akira suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1 and Akira?

1 has top notes of Ginger, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Powdery Notes and Cinnamon, a base of Amber, Tonka Bean and Musk. Akira has top notes of Civet, Ambergris, Jackfruit and Pineapple, heart notes of African Marigold, Pine tar, Carnation and Blue Lotus, a base of Olive, Palm Leaf, Vanilla and Amber.