Fragrance comparison

Acumen Saphir vs Akira

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 32 ratings analysed

3 wins

Acumen Saphir

Dilís Parfum

4.1323 votes

Rank #38,770 SweetAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

Akira

Pisello Parfum

2.789 votes

Rank #24,624 AmberAnimalic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Acumen Saphir takes 3 of 4 categories.

Acumen Saphir
Choose it for a sweet and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Akira
Choose it for a amber and animalic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, evening wear.

Acumen Saphir3/4

Akira1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Acumen Saphir
Sillage & projection: Acumen Saphir
Value for money: Acumen Saphir
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

Acumen SaphirDilís Parfum

AkiraPisello Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 52%Had 19%Want 29%

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

35%Love

43%Like

22%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

23 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

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate44

Category winners

LongevityAcumen Saphir

SillageAcumen Saphir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value20

Category winnerAcumen SaphirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

aromatic92%

vanilla84%

coconut77%

herbal69%

musky61%

amber100%

animalic92%

musky84%

woody77%

tropical69%

aromatic61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both aromatic and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

SagePineappleLavenderTarragon

Heart2 to 3 hours

CoconutBlack PepperGinger

Base3 to 5 hours

VanillaCedarMusk

Top

CivetAmbergrisJackfruitPineappleMangoOakmossMuskAmbroxan

Heart

African MarigoldPine tarCarnationBlue LotusMahoganyRoseLily of the ValleyCedar

Base

OlivePalm LeafVanillaAmberCopalIncensePalo SantoMyrhh

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Vanilla, Cedar and Musk. Durations are only published for Acumen Saphir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer73

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night82

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,770

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,624

PerfumerManuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerAkiraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Acumen Saphir by Dilís Parfum opens with a crisp burst of pineapple paired with aromatic sage, fresh lavender, and herbal tarragon. As the bright fruit settles, a warm heart of creamy coconut emerges alongside the sharp kick of black pepper and ginger. The dry-down rests on a comfortable base of sweet vanilla, dry ced…

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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.

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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, Acumen Saphir or Akira?

Acumen Saphir takes 3 of 4 categories. Acumen Saphir is rated 4.13/5 from 23 votes; Akira is rated 2.78/5 from 9 votes. Choose Acumen Saphir for a sweet and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Akira for a amber and animalic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Acumen Saphir or Akira?

Acumen Saphir lasts longest (Acumen Saphir 59/100, Akira 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Acumen Saphir or Akira?

Acumen Saphir projects furthest (Acumen Saphir 51/100, Akira 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Acumen Saphir and Akira smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and musky accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Vanilla, Cedar and Musk.

Is Acumen Saphir or Akira better for summer or winter?

Acumen Saphir suits daytime wear; Akira suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Acumen Saphir and Akira?

Acumen Saphir has top notes of Sage, Pineapple, Lavender and Tarragon, heart notes of Coconut, Black Pepper and Ginger, a base of Vanilla, Cedar 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.