Fragrance comparison

Akaster vs Musk Oud

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 1,566 ratings analysed

Akaster

Parfums de Marly

3.82428 votes

Rank #6,993 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

71%scent match

Closely related

7 wins

Musk Oud

By Kilian

4.171,138 votes

Rank #206 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Musk Oud takes 7 of 7 categories.

Akaster
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in winter, evening wear.
Musk Oud
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Akaster0/7

Musk Oud7/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AkasterParfums de Marly

Musk OudBy Kilian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 428 votes

Have 38%Had 12%Want 50%

4.17/ 5 · 1,138 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerMusk OudRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

32%Like

10%Ok

14%Dislike

6%Hate

428 votes

64%Love

21%Like

5%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

996 votes

Category winnerMusk OudMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityMusk Oud

SillageMusk Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value32

¤ Price value40

Category winnerMusk OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

rose84%

oud77%

woody69%

musky61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

rose84%

oud77%

warm spicy69%

musky61%

Scent match71%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CypressLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Bulgarian RoseAfrican Geranium

Base7-10+ hrs

Agarwood (Oud)MuskCardamom

Top

LemonCardamomCoriander

Heart

Bulgarian RoseGeraniumCypressArtemisia

Base

Agarwood (Oud)MuskRumIncensePatchouli

InformationalShared notesCypress, Lemon, Bulgarian Rose and Agarwood (Oud). Durations are only published for Akaster, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring56

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day53

Night100

Spring78

Summer27

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMusk OudMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men57

Unisex34

Women8

Date 40%Work 25%Party 19%Casual 16%

Men56

Unisex37

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,993

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews66

Overall rank#206

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews118

Category winnerMusk OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Parfums de Marly Akaster pairs crisp cypress needle greenery with deep Bulgarian rose and smooth agarwood. It opens with an unexpected bite of tart lemon. That sharp green burst fades quickly. Within fifteen minutes, African geranium and velvet red rose petals take over the projection bubble, backed by warm cardamom s…

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Musk Oud brings a sharp, aromatic opening of lemon and coriander that softens into a deep rose and oud heart. It feels formal and polished, making it a reliable pick for crisp autumn evenings or professional settings where you want a signature with presence. The scent leans on a clean, woody musk that lingers for hour…

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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, Akaster or Musk Oud?

Musk Oud takes 7 of 7 categories. Akaster is rated 3.82/5 from 428 votes; Musk Oud is rated 4.17/5 from 1,138 votes. Choose Akaster for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Musk Oud for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Akaster or Musk Oud?

Musk Oud lasts longest (Musk Oud 86/100, Akaster 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Akaster or Musk Oud?

Musk Oud projects furthest (Musk Oud 78/100, Akaster 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Akaster and Musk Oud smell similar?

Closely related: a 71% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and rose accords. Common notes include Cypress, Lemon, Bulgarian Rose and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Akaster or Musk Oud better for summer or winter?

For summer, Musk Oud is the stronger pick. For winter, Akaster is the stronger pick. Akaster suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Akaster and Musk Oud?

Akaster has top notes of Cypress and Lemon, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose and African Geranium, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Musk and Cardamom. Musk Oud has top notes of Lemon, Cardamom and Coriander, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Geranium, Cypress and Artemisia, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Musk, Rum and Incense.