Fragrance comparison

Akira vs Identity

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 29 ratings analysed

Akira

Pisello Parfum

2.789 votes

Rank #25,475 AmberAnimalic

Full profile Similar & dupes

9%scent match

Clearly different

Identity

Hint

3.5020 votes

Rank #43,727 OzonicAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Akira
Choose it for a amber and animalic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, evening wear.
Identity
Choose it for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Akira2/4

Identity2/4

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

IdentityHint

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.78/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 6%Had 3%Want 91%

3.50/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 65%Had 14%Want 22%

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

15%Love

45%Like

20%Ok

15%Dislike

5%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate44

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage36

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityIdentity

SillageAkira

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value20

¤ Price value81

Category winnerIdentityBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

animalic92%

musky84%

woody77%

tropical69%

aromatic61%

ozonic100%

aquatic90%

fresh80%

mossy70%

earthy60%

woody50%

Scent match9%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

Top15-30 mins

Ozonic notesMelonLemon

Heart2-3 hrs

Watery NotesLily of the ValleyGeranium

Base5-6 hrs

MossPatchouliAmberSandalwood

InformationalShared notesLily of the Valley and Amber. Durations are only published for Identity, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring91

Summer100

Fall45

Winter0

Day100

Night13

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

Men39

Unisex61

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,475

PerfumerManuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#43,727

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

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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Hint Identity is a crisp, ozonic aquatic fragrance built around breezy open air, crisp melon slices, and sharp lemon zest. As the tart citrus opening settles, the scent moves into a dewy heart of watery notes, clean geranium, and soft lily of the valley petals. The dry-down stays grounded and surprisingly earthy, anch…

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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 Identity?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Akira is rated 2.78/5 from 9 votes; Identity is rated 3.50/5 from 20 votes. Choose Akira for a amber and animalic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, evening wear. Choose Identity for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Akira or Identity?

Identity lasts longest (Identity 56/100, Akira 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Akira or Identity?

Akira projects furthest (Akira 39/100, Identity 36/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Akira and Identity smell similar?

Clearly different: a 9% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Lily of the Valley and Amber.

Is Akira or Identity better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Akira and Identity?

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. Identity has top notes of Ozonic notes, Melon and Lemon, heart notes of Watery Notes, Lily of the Valley and Geranium, a base of Moss, Patchouli, Amber and Sandalwood.