Fragrance comparison

Akaster vs The Palace

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 493 ratings analysed

Akaster

Parfums de Marly

3.82428 votes

Rank #7,231 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

The Palace

Jazeel

3.8965 votes

Rank #28,326 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Palace takes 4 of 7 categories.

Akaster
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
The Palace
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Akaster2/7

The Palace4/7

Ratings & consensus: Akaster
Community sentiment: Tie
Longevity: The Palace
Sillage & projection: The Palace
Value for money: The Palace
Versatility: The Palace
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Akaster

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AkasterParfums de Marly

The PalaceJazeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 428 votes

Have 38%Had 12%Want 50%

3.89/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 34%Had 10%Want 56%

Category winnerAkasterRating 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

55%Love

15%Like

9%Ok

3%Dislike

17%Hate

65 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityThe Palace

SillageThe Palace

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value32

¤ Price value46

Category winnerThe PalaceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

rose84%

oud77%

woody69%

musky61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

earthy84%

fresh spicy77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

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

Bay LeafLemonBergamotCardamomOrange Blossom

Heart

Ylang-YlangJasmineBulgarian RoseMarshmallow

Base

CypressOakmossOrrisVetiverLabdanumAgarwood (Oud)CedarSandalwood

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

Spring52

Summer9

Fall87

Winter100

Day22

Night100

Category winnerThe PalaceMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men57

Unisex34

Women8

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

Men39

Unisex53

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,231

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews66

Overall rank#28,326

PerfumerShadi Samra

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAkasterHigher 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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Jazeel The Palace opens with a sharp burst of aromatic bay leaf, tart bergamot, and crushed cardamom pod. Within twenty minutes, the bright citrus recedes to introduce a dense floral core of Bulgarian rose and ylang-ylang, grounded by a subtle marshmallow note that cushions the herb-heavy start. The dry down turns dry…

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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 The Palace?

The Palace takes 4 of 7 categories. Akaster is rated 3.82/5 from 428 votes; The Palace is rated 3.89/5 from 65 votes. Choose Akaster for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose The Palace for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Akaster or The Palace?

The Palace lasts longest (The Palace 84/100, Akaster 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Akaster or The Palace?

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

Do Akaster and The Palace smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Cypress, Lemon, Bulgarian Rose and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Akaster or The Palace better for summer or winter?

For summer, The Palace is the stronger pick. For winter, Akaster is the stronger pick. Akaster suits evening wear; The Palace suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Akaster and The Palace?

Akaster has top notes of Cypress and Lemon, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose and African Geranium, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Musk and Cardamom. The Palace has top notes of Bay Leaf, Lemon, Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Bulgarian Rose and Marshmallow, a base of Cypress, Oakmoss, Orris and Vetiver.