Fragrance comparison

Akiba vs U1ST For Men

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 8 ratings analysed

Akiba

Proad

3.628 votes

Rank #54,385 AromaticGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

U1ST For Men

Atelier Ulric Fragrances

—0 votes

Rank #69,950 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Akiba
Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
U1ST For Men
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity.

Akiba1/2

U1ST For Men1/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: U1ST For Men
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Akiba

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AkibaProad

U1ST For MenAtelier Ulric Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 17%Had 2%Want 80%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

13%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

13%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity80

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityU1ST For Men

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

green83%

fresh spicy65%

woody48%

balsamic30%

aromatic100%

woody92%

green84%

fresh spicy77%

citrus69%

herbal61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both aromatic, green and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

GalbanumJuniper BerriesPeachRaspberry

Heart2 to 4 hours

PlasticMetallic notesTobacco

Base6 to 8 hours

CedarCashmeranAmber

Top

LemonMandarin OrangeMintGalbanumWatery Notes

Heart

FennelArtemisiaJuniper BerriesBasilFreesia

Base

CedarPatchouliVetiverSandalwoodTobaccoAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Juniper Berries, Tobacco and Cedar. Durations are only published for Akiba, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night–

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,385

PerfumerTada Archawong

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#69,950

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAkibaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Akiba by Proad is an experimental green and aromatic fragrance that contrasts brisk botanicals with industrial materials. Crafted by perfumer Tada Archawong, it opens with a bitter, resinous punch of galbanum and piney juniper berries, cut by sweet peach and tart raspberry. The core takes a daring turn into synthetic …

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U1ST For Men by Atelier Ulric Fragrances focuses on a sharp green opening built around galbanum, bitter lemon, and crushed mint leaves. As the top notes clear, a distinct herbal heart of fennel, basil, and aromatic artemisia emerges over a cool aquatic background. The fragrance settles into a dry, grounded base of ced…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which lasts longer, Akiba or U1ST For Men?

U1ST For Men lasts longest (U1ST For Men 80/100, Akiba 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Akiba and U1ST For Men smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, green and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Juniper Berries, Tobacco and Cedar.

Is Akiba or U1ST For Men better for summer or winter?

Akiba suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Akiba and U1ST For Men?

Akiba has top notes of Galbanum, Juniper Berries, Peach and Raspberry, heart notes of Plastic, Metallic notes and Tobacco, a base of Cedar, Cashmeran and Amber. U1ST For Men has top notes of Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Mint and Galbanum, heart notes of Fennel, Artemisia, Juniper Berries and Basil, a base of Cedar, Patchouli, Vetiver and Sandalwood.