Fragrance comparison

Akira vs Suncrest

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 89 ratings analysed

Akira

Pisello Parfum

2.789 votes

Rank #23,416 AmberAnimalic

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Suncrest

Ulrich Lang

3.7480 votes

Rank #19,319 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Suncrest takes 4 of 4 categories.

Akira
Choose it for a amber and animalic character. Best in summer, evening wear.
Suncrest
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Akira0/4

Suncrest4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AkiraPisello Parfum

SuncrestUlrich Lang

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.78/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 6%Had 3%Want 91%

3.74/ 5 · 80 votes

Have 33%Had 6%Want 62%

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

24%Love

41%Like

23%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

80 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate44

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevitySuncrest

SillageSuncrest

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value20

¤ Price value49

Category winnerSuncrestBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

animalic92%

musky84%

woody77%

tropical69%

aromatic61%

fruity100%

woody86%

amber72%

citrus58%

sweet44%

powdery30%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both amber 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

Top15-30 mins

PeachBlack CurrantSicilian Lemon

Heart2-3 hrs

JasmineLily of the Valley

Base4-6 hrs

DreamwoodAmbroxanCedar

InformationalShared notesAmbroxan, Lily of the Valley and Cedar. Durations are only published for Suncrest, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring100

Summer90

Fall23

Winter10

Day100

Night24

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

Men0

Unisex15

Women85

Casual 43%Work 32%Date 17%Party 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,416

PerfumerManuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#19,319

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerSuncrestHigher 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 →

Suncrest by Ulrich Lang is a bright, refreshing fruity woody fragrance centered on a remarkably crisp peach note. The first spray delivers a splash of tart Sicilian lemon and juicy black currant that cuts straight through the fruit sweetness. Within minutes, clean white petals of jasmine and lily of the valley soften …

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 Suncrest?

Suncrest takes 4 of 4 categories. Akira is rated 2.78/5 from 9 votes; Suncrest is rated 3.74/5 from 80 votes. Choose Akira for a amber and animalic character. Best in summer, evening wear. Choose Suncrest for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Akira or Suncrest?

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

Which projects more, Akira or Suncrest?

Suncrest projects furthest (Suncrest 44/100, Akira 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Akira and Suncrest smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Ambroxan, Lily of the Valley and Cedar.

Is Akira or Suncrest better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Akira and Suncrest?

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. Suncrest has top notes of Peach, Black Currant and Sicilian Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine and Lily of the Valley, a base of Dreamwood, Ambroxan and Cedar.