Fragrance comparison

Akira vs Formentera

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 10 ratings analysed

Akira

Pisello Parfum

2.789 votes

Rank #22,788 AmberAnimalic

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Formentera

Varriale Profumi

3.001 votes

Rank #65,355 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Formentera takes 3 of 4 categories.

Akira
Choose it for a amber and animalic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, evening wear.
Formentera
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.

Akira1/4

Formentera3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Formentera
Sillage & projection: Formentera
Value for money: Formentera
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

FormenteraVarriale Profumi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.78/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 6%Had 3%Want 91%

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

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

0%Love

0%Like

100%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

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityFormentera

SillageFormentera

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value20

¤ Price value75

Category winnerFormenteraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

animalic92%

musky84%

woody77%

tropical69%

aromatic61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both amber, aromatic and 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

Top20-30 mins

Orange PeelBergamotCassisLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Pink PepperGeraniumJasmineIncenseGingerClove

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodTonka BeanVanillaVetiverAmberTalc

InformationalShared notesVanilla, Amber and Incense. Durations are only published for Formentera, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night39

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 38%Work 35%Date 18%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,788

PerfumerManuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#65,355

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.

Reviews →

Formentera by Varriale Profumi brings bright Mediterranean sunshine into a classic barbershop structure. You get an immediate kick of tart lemon, bitter orange peel, and tangy cassis on the initial spray. It wakes you up fast. Within fifteen minutes, warm ginger, pink pepper, and a faint streak of smoky incense add su…

Reviews →

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, Akira or Formentera?

Formentera takes 3 of 4 categories. Akira is rated 2.78/5 from 9 votes; Formentera is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Akira for a amber and animalic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, evening wear. Choose Formentera for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.

Which lasts longer, Akira or Formentera?

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

Which projects more, Akira or Formentera?

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

Do Akira and Formentera smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Vanilla, Amber and Incense.

Is Akira or Formentera better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Akira and Formentera?

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. Formentera has top notes of Orange Peel, Bergamot, Cassis and Lemon, heart notes of Pink Pepper, Geranium, Jasmine and Incense, a base of Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Vetiver.