Fragrance comparison

Akira vs Dedication

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 10 ratings analysed

3 wins

Akira

Pisello Parfum

2.789 votes

Rank #25,344 AmberAnimalic

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14%scent match

Clearly different

Dedication

Rasasi

5.001 votes

Rank #51,298 White FloralWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Akira takes 3 of 4 categories.

Akira
Choose it for a amber and animalic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, evening wear.
Dedication
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Akira3/4

Dedication1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AkiraPisello Parfum

DedicationRasasi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.78/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 6%Had 3%Want 91%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 11%Had 0%Want 89%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

56%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate44

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityAkira

SillageAkira

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value20

¤ Price value50

Category winnerDedicationBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

animalic92%

musky84%

woody77%

tropical69%

aromatic61%

white floral100%

woody92%

fresh84%

green77%

fruity69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match14%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CivetAmbergrisJackfruitPineappleMangoOakmossMuskAmbroxan

Heart

African MarigoldPine tarCarnationBlue LotusMahoganyRoseLily of the ValleyCedar

Base

OlivePalm LeafVanillaAmberCopalIncensePalo SantoMyrhh

Top

AppleBergamotIncensePepper

Heart

Lily of the ValleyCedarwoodJasmine

Base

SandalwoodDry WoodVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesMusk, Lily of the Valley and Incense. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,344

PerfumerManuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#51,298

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAkiraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Manuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia crafted Akira in 2024 as an ambitious oriental floral statement. With a massive list of notes featuring civet, mango, and pine tar, it targets bold wearers. This masculine perfume aims for cold weather and evening wear, presenting a complex, thick texture that stands out in a crowd.

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Dedication by Rasasi is a woody aromatic scent for men that balances crisp apple and bergamot against a smoky incense heart. It provides a sharp, clean entry that settles into a reliable, dry cedarwood base. Best suited for daily office wear or casual spring outings, this 2023 release offers a composed, professional p…

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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, Akira or Dedication?

Akira takes 3 of 4 categories. Akira is rated 2.78/5 from 9 votes; Dedication is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Akira for a amber and animalic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, evening wear. Choose Dedication for a white floral and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Akira or Dedication?

Akira lasts longest (Akira 47/100, Dedication 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Akira or Dedication?

Akira projects furthest (Akira 39/100, Dedication 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Akira and Dedication smell similar?

Clearly different: a 14% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Musk, Lily of the Valley and Incense.

Is Akira or Dedication better for summer or winter?

Akira suits evening wear; Dedication suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Akira and Dedication?

Akira has top notes of Civet, Ambergris, Jackfruit and Pineapple, heart notes of African Marigold, Pine tar, Carnation and Blue Lotus, a base of Olive, Palm Leaf, Vanilla and Amber. Dedication has top notes of Apple, Bergamot, Incense and Pepper, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Cedarwood and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Dry Wood, Vetiver and Musk.