Fragrance comparison

Akira vs Virtuous Oud

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 150 ratings analysed

Akira

Pisello Parfum

2.789 votes

Rank #25,409 AmberAnimalic

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Virtuous Oud

Zara

3.91141 votes

Rank #7,091 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Virtuous Oud takes 4 of 4 categories.

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

Akira0/4

Virtuous Oud4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AkiraPisello Parfum

Virtuous OudZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.78/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 6%Had 3%Want 91%

3.91/ 5 · 141 votes

Have 59%Had 10%Want 31%

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

38%Love

42%Like

11%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

100 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate44

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityVirtuous Oud

SillageVirtuous Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value20

¤ Price value79

Category winnerVirtuous OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

animalic92%

musky84%

woody77%

tropical69%

aromatic61%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fresh77%

musky69%

amber61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both amber, woody 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

Top

BergamotLemonCalone

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)AmbroxanWhite MuskFlowersLavender

Base

VetiverPatchouliSandalwood

InformationalShared notesAmbroxan. 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

Spring100

Summer98

Fall0

Winter29

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

Men86

Unisex12

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,409

PerfumerManuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#7,091

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews31

Category winnerVirtuous OudHigher 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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Virtuous Oud is a fresh, polished take on oud rather than a dark, heavy one. It opens with bergamot, lemon and an airy aquatic lift, then settles into soft woods, clean musk and a smooth oud note that stays refined and easy to wear. Reviews consistently frame it as classy, versatile and especially good in warm weather…

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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 Virtuous Oud?

Virtuous Oud takes 4 of 4 categories. Akira is rated 2.78/5 from 9 votes; Virtuous Oud is rated 3.91/5 from 141 votes. Choose Akira for a amber and animalic character. Best in summer, evening wear. Choose Virtuous Oud for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Akira or Virtuous Oud?

Virtuous Oud lasts longest (Virtuous Oud 69/100, Akira 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Akira or Virtuous Oud?

Virtuous Oud projects furthest (Virtuous Oud 58/100, Akira 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Akira and Virtuous Oud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and musky accords. Common notes include Ambroxan.

Is Akira or Virtuous Oud better for summer or winter?

Akira suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Akira and Virtuous Oud?

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. Virtuous Oud has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon and Calone, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Ambroxan, White Musk and Flowers, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli and Sandalwood.