Fragrance comparison

Akira vs Wildflower Bergamot

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 11 ratings analysed

3 wins

Akira

Pisello Parfum

2.789 votes

Rank #22,605 AmberAnimalic

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Wildflower Bergamot

Illume

3.002 votes

Rank #60,665 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Akira takes 3 of 3 categories.

Akira
Choose it for a amber and animalic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, evening wear.
Wildflower Bergamot
Choose it for a woody and citrus character.

Akira3/3

Wildflower Bergamot0/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Akira
Sillage & projection: Akira
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

Wildflower BergamotIllume

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.78/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 6%Had 3%Want 91%

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

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

0%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate44

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityAkira

SillageAkira

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%

woody100%

citrus90%

tropical80%

aromatic70%

powdery60%

fruity50%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both woody, tropical and aromatic

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

BergamotLemonMango

Heart

White Flowers

Base

SandalwoodCedar

InformationalShared notesMango and Cedar. 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

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,605

PerfumerManuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#60,665

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

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 →

Illume Wildflower Bergamot is a clean, airy citrus floral that starts with bright bergamot and lemon, then turns softly fruity (mango) before settling into gentle woods. The white floral heart keeps it light rather than syrupy, and the cedar and sandalwood base reads smooth and tidy. It suits easy daytime wear and clo…

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 Wildflower Bergamot?

Akira takes 3 of 3 categories. Akira is rated 2.78/5 from 9 votes; Wildflower Bergamot is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Akira for a amber and animalic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, evening wear. Choose Wildflower Bergamot for a woody and citrus character.

Which lasts longer, Akira or Wildflower Bergamot?

Akira lasts longest (Akira 47/100, Wildflower Bergamot 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Akira or Wildflower Bergamot?

Akira projects furthest (Akira 39/100, Wildflower Bergamot 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Akira and Wildflower Bergamot smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, tropical and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mango and Cedar.

Is Akira or Wildflower Bergamot better for summer or winter?

Akira suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Akira and Wildflower Bergamot?

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. Wildflower Bergamot has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon and Mango, heart notes of White Flowers, a base of Sandalwood and Cedar.