Fragrance comparison

Akimbo vs Valentine

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 17 ratings analysed

Akimbo

Oakcha

3.6411 votes

Rank #63,956 Soft SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Valentine

Thera Cosméticos

3.836 votes

Rank #63,417 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Valentine takes 3 of 4 categories.

Akimbo
Choose it for a soft spicy and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Valentine
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Akimbo1/4

Valentine3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AkimboOakcha

ValentineThera Cosméticos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.64/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 64%Had 2%Want 33%

3.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 79%Had 0%Want 21%

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

33%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityValentine

SillageAkimbo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value88

Category winnerValentineBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

soft spicy100%

amber92%

rose84%

fruity77%

sweet69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

fruity77%

powdery69%

rose61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both amber, fruity and rose

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

PatchouliSicilian LemonSweet PepperBergamotVioletApple

Heart

SandalwoodStyraxRoseMusk

Base

Ylang YlangCassisPeachAmber

InformationalShared notesCalabrian bergamot, Rose, Styrax and Amber. 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

Spring75

Summer50

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,956

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#63,417

PerfumerMário Torri Neto

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerValentineHigher 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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Valentine by Thera Cosméticos hits with a crisp burst of green apple, tart Sicilian lemon, and earthy patchouli. As the sharp fruitiness calms down, a woody heart of sandalwood and dry styrax emerges alongside soft rose and musk. The fragrance settles into a warm base of amber, ylang ylang, and juicy peach that stays …

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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 Valentine?

Valentine takes 3 of 4 categories. Akimbo is rated 3.64/5 from 11 votes; Valentine is rated 3.83/5 from 6 votes. Choose Akimbo for a soft spicy and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Valentine for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Akimbo or Valentine?

They last about the same: Valentine 70/100, Akimbo 68/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Akimbo or Valentine?

Akimbo projects furthest (Akimbo 67/100, Valentine 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Akimbo and Valentine smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, fruity and rose accords. Common notes include Calabrian bergamot, Rose, Styrax and Amber.

Is Akimbo or Valentine better for summer or winter?

Akimbo suits daytime wear; Valentine suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Akimbo and Valentine?

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. Valentine has top notes of Patchouli, Sicilian Lemon, Sweet Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Sandalwood, Styrax, Rose and Musk, a base of Ylang Ylang, Cassis, Peach and Amber.