Fragrance comparison

Akira vs Wardian

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 13 ratings analysed

Akira

Pisello Parfum

2.789 votes

Rank #24,674 AmberAnimalic

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Wardian

PARIS CORNER

3.754 votes

Rank #57,421 FruityTropical

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Wardian takes 2 of 3 categories.

Akira
Choose it for a amber and animalic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, evening wear.
Wardian
Choose it for a fruity and tropical character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Akira1/3

Wardian2/3

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

WardianPARIS CORNER

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.78/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 6%Had 3%Want 91%

3.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 22%Had 9%Want 69%

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

50%Love

0%Like

25%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate44

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityWardian

SillageWardian

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value20

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

animalic92%

musky84%

woody77%

tropical69%

aromatic61%

fruity100%

tropical92%

sweet84%

white floral77%

musky69%

powdery61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both tropical 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

Top30 to 60 minutes

SaffronPeachMango

Heart2 to 3 hours

PassionfruitJasmineLily of the Valley

Base4 to 7 hours

MuskAmberMoss

InformationalShared notesMango, Musk, Lily of the Valley and Amber. Durations are only published for Wardian, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,674

PerfumerManuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#57,421

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

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 →

Wardian by PARIS CORNER presents a sweet, tropical profile built around luscious fruit and grounded earthy undertones. The scent opens with a burst of juicy peach and ripe mango, spiced immediately by a sharp edge of saffron. As the initial sweetness settles, passionfruit adds a tangy lift while white floral notes of …

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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 Wardian?

Wardian takes 2 of 3 categories. Akira is rated 2.78/5 from 9 votes; Wardian is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose Akira for a amber and animalic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, evening wear. Choose Wardian for a fruity and tropical character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Akira or Wardian?

Wardian lasts longest (Wardian 70/100, Akira 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Akira or Wardian?

Wardian projects furthest (Wardian 50/100, Akira 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Akira and Wardian smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share tropical and musky accords. Common notes include Mango, Musk, Lily of the Valley and Amber.

Is Akira or Wardian better for summer or winter?

Akira suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Akira and Wardian?

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. Wardian has top notes of Saffron, Peach and Mango, heart notes of Passionfruit, Jasmine and Lily of the Valley, a base of Musk, Amber and Moss.