Fragrance comparison

Akimbo vs Secret Scent

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 13 ratings analysed

Akimbo

Oakcha

3.6411 votes

Rank #63,956 Soft SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Secret Scent

Al Ambra

4.002 votes

Rank #63,746 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Secret Scent takes 2 of 4 categories.

Akimbo
Choose it for a soft spicy and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Secret Scent
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Akimbo1/4

Secret Scent2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Secret Scent
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Akimbo
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Secret Scent

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AkimboOakcha

Secret ScentAl Ambra

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.64/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 64%Had 2%Want 33%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 26%Had 6%Want 68%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

27%Like

27%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevitySecret Scent

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value75

Category winnerAkimboBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

soft spicy100%

amber92%

rose84%

fruity77%

sweet69%

aromatic61%

amber100%

woody92%

musky84%

powdery77%

patchouli69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperCalabrian bergamotGreen AppleViolet Leaf

Heart

RoseMysore SandalwoodStyrax

Base

AmberCassisPeachYlang-Ylang

Top

PatchouliGreen ApplePink PepperBergamotLemonViolet

Heart

MuskSandalwoodStyraxRose

Base

AmberBlack CurrantPeachYlang-YlangLilac

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Calabrian bergamot, Green Apple and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night67

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men25

Unisex50

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,956

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#63,746

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSecret ScentHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Akimbo by Oakcha is a crisp, vibrant perfume that pairs tart green apple and zesty Calabrian bergamot with a spicy touch of pink pepper right from the first spray. As it settles on skin, soft rose petals and smooth Mysore sandalwood come forward, giving the bright opening a steady, creamy depth. A base of warm amber, …

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Secret Scent by Al Ambra is a fruity chypre style extrait built around crisp green apple, bright citrus, and a peppery lift over earthy patchouli and soft violet. It settles into a musky, woody heart with rose and balsamic styrax, then dries down to warm amber sweetened by blackcurrant and peach, with a floral haze of…

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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 is better, Akimbo or Secret Scent?

Secret Scent takes 2 of 4 categories. Akimbo is rated 3.64/5 from 11 votes; Secret Scent is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Akimbo for a soft spicy and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Secret Scent for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Akimbo or Secret Scent?

Secret Scent lasts longest (Secret Scent 73/100, Akimbo 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Akimbo or Secret Scent?

Projection is very close: Akimbo 67/100, Secret Scent 67/100 for sillage.

Do Akimbo and Secret Scent smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Calabrian bergamot, Green Apple and Rose.

Is Akimbo or Secret Scent better for summer or winter?

Akimbo suits daytime wear; Secret Scent suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Akimbo and Secret Scent?

Akimbo has top notes of Pink Pepper, Calabrian bergamot, Green Apple and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Rose, Mysore Sandalwood and Styrax, a base of Amber, Cassis, Peach and Ylang-Ylang. Secret Scent has top notes of Patchouli, Green Apple, Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Musk, Sandalwood, Styrax and Rose, a base of Amber, Black Currant, Peach and Ylang-Ylang.