Fragrance comparison

Akira vs Puma I'm Going Man

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

Updated 26 Oct 2026 104 ratings analysed

Akira

Pisello Parfum

2.789 votes

Rank #23,593 AmberAnimalic

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Puma I'm Going Man

Puma

3.7495 votes

Rank #18,283 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Puma I'm Going Man takes 4 of 4 categories.

Akira
Choose it for a amber and animalic character. Best in summer, evening wear.
Puma I'm Going Man
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Akira0/4

Puma I'm Going Man4/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Puma I'm Going Man
Sillage & projection: Puma I'm Going Man
Value for money: Puma I'm Going Man
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Puma I'm Going Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AkiraPisello Parfum

Puma I'm Going ManPuma

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.78/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 6%Had 3%Want 91%

3.74/ 5 · 95 votes

Have 30%Had 62%Want 7%

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

21%Love

53%Like

5%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

95 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate44

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityPuma I'm Going Man

SillagePuma I'm Going Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value20

¤ Price value70

Category winnerPuma I'm Going ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

animalic92%

musky84%

woody77%

tropical69%

aromatic61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

amber84%

caramel77%

citrus69%

musky61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both amber and musky

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

TangerineApplePineapple

Heart1.5-3 hrs

CaramelMuskAmberIncenseBlack Pomegranate

Base3-5 hrs

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InformationalShared notesPineapple, Musk, Amber and Incense. Durations are only published for Puma I'm Going Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring100

Summer83

Fall33

Winter13

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

Men92

Unisex8

Women0

Casual 49%Work 20%Party 17%Date 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,593

PerfumerManuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#18,283

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerPuma I'm Going ManHigher 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 →

Puma I'm Going Man delivers a punchy burst of sugary fruit and synthetic warmth that instantly recalls mid-2000s locker rooms. The opening hits fast. A fizzy flash of tart tangerine and bright pineapple cuts through an initial blast of perfumer alcohol within two minutes. Soon after, crisp green apple joins the fray. …

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 Puma I'm Going Man?

Puma I'm Going Man takes 4 of 4 categories. Akira is rated 2.78/5 from 9 votes; Puma I'm Going Man is rated 3.74/5 from 95 votes. Choose Akira for a amber and animalic character. Best in summer, evening wear. Choose Puma I'm Going Man for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Akira or Puma I'm Going Man?

Puma I'm Going Man lasts longest (Puma I'm Going Man 54/100, Akira 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Akira or Puma I'm Going Man?

Puma I'm Going Man projects furthest (Puma I'm Going Man 44/100, Akira 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Akira and Puma I'm Going Man smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and musky accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Musk, Amber and Incense.

Is Akira or Puma I'm Going Man better for summer or winter?

Akira suits evening wear; Puma I'm Going Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Akira and Puma I'm Going Man?

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. Puma I'm Going Man has top notes of Tangerine, Apple and Pineapple, heart notes of Caramel, Musk, Amber and Incense.