Fragrance comparison

Akaster vs Oud Republic

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 626 ratings analysed

Akaster

Parfums de Marly

3.82428 votes

Rank #7,231 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

7 wins

Oud Republic

Pana Dora

4.46198 votes

Rank #2,843 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud Republic takes 7 of 7 categories.

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

Akaster0/7

Oud Republic7/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AkasterParfums de Marly

Oud RepublicPana Dora

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 428 votes

Have 38%Had 12%Want 50%

4.46/ 5 · 198 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

Category winnerOud RepublicRating 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

68%Love

20%Like

4%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

198 votes

Category winnerOud RepublicMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityOud Republic

SillageOud Republic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value32

¤ Price value39

Category winnerOud RepublicBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

rose84%

oud77%

woody69%

musky61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

oud84%

aromatic77%

rose69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and oud

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

SaffronJasmineThymeGraperfuitGeranium

Heart

Woody NotesRoseAmberLavenderCardamomCypress

Base

Agarwood (Oud)VanillaMuskFir ResinSandalwoodCedarVetiver

InformationalShared notesCypress, Bulgarian Rose, Agarwood (Oud) and Musk. 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

Spring50

Summer18

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerOud RepublicMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men57

Unisex34

Women8

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

Men47

Unisex44

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,231

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews66

Overall rank#2,843

PerfumerIbrahim Al Zoabi

Launched—

Reviews22

Category winnerOud RepublicHigher 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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Pana Dora Oud Republic opens with a bright burst of saffron, jasmine, and a touch of crisp grapefruit that gives the top notes a sweet, almost candied warmth. As the initial brightness settles, rich Bulgarian rose and cardamom emerge alongside lavender, softening into a golden amber base. The agarwood note stays smoot…

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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 Oud Republic?

Oud Republic takes 7 of 7 categories. Akaster is rated 3.82/5 from 428 votes; Oud Republic is rated 4.46/5 from 198 votes. Choose Akaster for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Oud Republic for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Akaster or Oud Republic?

Oud Republic lasts longest (Oud Republic 85/100, Akaster 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Akaster or Oud Republic?

Oud Republic projects furthest (Oud Republic 72/100, Akaster 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Akaster and Oud Republic smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and oud accords. Common notes include Cypress, Bulgarian Rose, Agarwood (Oud) and Musk.

Is Akaster or Oud Republic better for summer or winter?

For summer, Oud Republic 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 Oud Republic?

Akaster has top notes of Cypress and Lemon, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose and African Geranium, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Musk and Cardamom. Oud Republic has top notes of Saffron, Jasmine, Thyme and Graperfuit, heart notes of Woody Notes, Rose, Amber and Lavender, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Vanilla, Musk and Fir Resin.