Fragrance comparison

Akaba vs Niagara

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 184 ratings analysed

4 wins

Akaba

Antonio Visconti

3.78172 votes

Rank #10,153 VanillaSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

Niagara

Paolo Gigli

4.0012 votes

Rank #42,491 AquaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Akaba takes 4 of 5 categories.

Akaba
Choose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter.
Niagara
Choose it for a aquatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Akaba4/5

Niagara1/5

Ratings & consensus: Akaba
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Akaba
Sillage & projection: Niagara
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 Visconti

NiagaraPaolo Gigli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 172 votes

Have 26%Had 19%Want 55%

4.00/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 24%Had 15%Want 61%

Category winnerAkabaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

37%Like

1%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

147 votes

33%Love

50%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAkaba

SillageNiagara

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value50

Category winnerAkabaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

sweet92%

tobacco84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

soft spicy61%

aquatic100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

herbal77%

patchouli69%

fresh61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PatchouliArtemisiaAmalfi Lemon

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)SandalwoodVirginia Cedar

Base

TobaccoTonka BeanVanilleLicorice

Top15-30 mins

ArtemisiaBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Water NotesJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

PatchouliMuskAmberVirginia CedarSandalwood

InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Artemisia, Amalfi Lemon and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Niagara, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring20

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer100

Fall100

Winter25

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex60

Women20

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

Casual 41%Work 36%Date 14%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,153

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#42,491

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerAkabaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Akaba 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…

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Paolo Gigli Niagara throws out a blast of salty ocean spray mixed with sharp Amalfi lemon, brisk bergamot, and bitter artemisia. Forget soft aquatic mists. This fragrance hits like cold freshwater crashing over rocky river rapids. A green herbal streak cuts through the water notes right away, preventing the citrus fro…

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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, Akaba or Niagara?

Akaba takes 4 of 5 categories. Akaba is rated 3.78/5 from 172 votes; Niagara is rated 4.00/5 from 12 votes. Choose Akaba for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Niagara for a aquatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Akaba or Niagara?

Akaba lasts longest (Akaba 80/100, Niagara 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Akaba or Niagara?

Niagara projects furthest (Niagara 75/100, Akaba 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Akaba and Niagara smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Artemisia, Amalfi Lemon and Sandalwood.

Is Akaba or Niagara better for summer or winter?

Niagara suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Akaba and Niagara?

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. Niagara has top notes of Artemisia, Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Water Notes and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Musk, Amber and Virginia Cedar.