Akaba vs Bogner for Man
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
29%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Akaba takes 5 of 5 categories.
AkabaChoose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Bogner for ManChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Akaba5/5
Bogner for Man0/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Akaba
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Akaba
- Sillage & projection
- Akaba
- Value for money
- Akaba
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Akaba
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
AkabaAntonio ViscontiBogner for ManBognerWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.78/ 5 · 172 votes
Have 26%Had 19%Want 55%
3.68/ 5 · 36 votes
Have 24%Had 18%Want 59%
Category winnerAkabaRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate45%Love
37%Like
1%Ok
17%Dislike
0%Hate
147 votes
33%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
17%Dislike
0%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAkaba
SillageAkaba
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAkabaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothvanilla100%
sweet92%
tobacco84%
woody77%
aromatic69%
soft spicy61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy91%
amber83%
citrus74%
woody65%
herbal56%
Scent match29%Clearly different · both aromatic and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PatchouliArtemisiaAmalfi Lemon
Heart
Agarwood (Oud)SandalwoodVirginia Cedar
Base
TobaccoTonka BeanVanilleLicorice
Top
RosemaryArtemisiaAmalfi LemonPink PepperMandarin Orange
Heart
ThymeBasilStar Anise
Base
Virginia CedarAmberOpoponaxTonka BeanVanille
InformationalShared notesArtemisia, Amalfi Lemon, Virginia Cedar and Tonka Bean. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring20
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring67
Summer67
Fall67
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#11,329
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews9
Overall rank#17,572
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews15
Category winnerAkabaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAkaba leans dark, sweet, and resinous, with a sharp lemon opening that quickly sinks into tobacco, tonka, vanilla, licorice, and dry woods. Several wearers describe a honeyed effect even though the structure reads more tobacco-vanilla than gourmand. It suits people who enjoy rich, slightly bitter oriental woods with r…
Reviews →Bogner for Man opens with bright citrus, rosemary and pink pepper, then settles into a dry aromatic heart with basil, thyme and a noticeable anise touch. The base brings soft amber, cedar, tonka and vanilla, giving it a sporty fresh style with a warmer finish. It reads as a classic masculine EDT with a clean, slightly…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Akaba or Bogner for Man?
Akaba takes 5 of 5 categories. Akaba is rated 3.78/5 from 172 votes; Bogner for Man is rated 3.68/5 from 36 votes. Choose Akaba for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Bogner for Man for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Akaba or Bogner for Man?
Akaba lasts longest (Akaba 80/100, Bogner for Man 73/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Akaba or Bogner for Man?
Akaba projects furthest (Akaba 68/100, Bogner for Man 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Akaba and Bogner for Man smell similar?
Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Amalfi Lemon, Virginia Cedar and Tonka Bean.
Is Akaba or Bogner for Man better for summer or winter?
Bogner for Man suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Akaba and Bogner for Man?
Akaba has top notes of Patchouli, Artemisia and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood and Virginia Cedar, a base of Tobacco, Tonka Bean, Vanille and Licorice. Bogner for Man has top notes of Rosemary, Artemisia, Amalfi Lemon and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Thyme, Basil and Star Anise, a base of Virginia Cedar, Amber, Opoponax and Tonka Bean.
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