Fragrance comparison

Akkad vs Dark Vinyl Musk

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2,125 ratings analysed

7 wins

Akkad

Lubin

4.251,711 votes

Rank #197 AmberAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Dark Vinyl Musk

Bohoboco

3.86414 votes

Rank #5,215 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Akkad takes 7 of 7 categories.

Akkad
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Dark Vinyl Musk
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Best in winter.

Akkad7/7

Dark Vinyl Musk0/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AkkadLubin

Dark Vinyl MuskBohoboco

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 1,711 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

3.86/ 5 · 414 votes

Have 31%Had 8%Want 61%

Category winnerAkkadRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

35%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

957 votes

33%Love

38%Like

18%Ok

8%Dislike

4%Hate

313 votes

Category winnerAkkadMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityAkkad

SillageAkkad

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value54

Category winnerAkkadBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

aromatic90%

warm spicy80%

balsamic70%

fresh spicy60%

vanilla50%

amber100%

woody83%

balsamic65%

musky48%

leather30%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both amber and balsamic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Clary SageMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

OlibanumelemiCardamomStyrax

Base

AmberVanilaLabdanumPatchouli

Top

LabdanumSandalwoodRose

Heart

StyraxResinsOlibanum

Base

LeatherAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesOlibanum, Styrax, Amber and Labdanum. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring31

Summer16

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring40

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAkkadMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men32

Unisex58

Women10

Men32

Unisex59

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#197

PerfumerDelphine Thierry

Launched—

Reviews238

Overall rank#5,215

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews36

Category winnerAkkadHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Akkad by Lubin is a rich amber-centric scent that leans into balsams and spice. It offers a warm, resinous profile suitable for both men and women. The opening features a crisp touch of sage and citrus, which quickly gives way to a dense, vanilla-drenched base. It is a reliable choice for cooler days when you want a g…

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Dark Vinyl Musk leans into smoky amber, resin and leather, with a rose note that keeps the darkness from turning flat. It opens balsamic and slightly sharp, then settles into a warm, musky, incense-heavy drydown with a polished woody feel. This is a bold unisex scent with a niche, moody character. It suits cold weathe…

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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, Akkad or Dark Vinyl Musk?

Akkad takes 7 of 7 categories. Akkad is rated 4.25/5 from 1,711 votes; Dark Vinyl Musk is rated 3.86/5 from 414 votes. Choose Akkad for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Dark Vinyl Musk for a amber and woody character. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Akkad or Dark Vinyl Musk?

Akkad lasts longest (Akkad 81/100, Dark Vinyl Musk 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Akkad or Dark Vinyl Musk?

Projection is very close: Akkad 69/100, Dark Vinyl Musk 67/100 for sillage.

Do Akkad and Dark Vinyl Musk smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and balsamic accords. Common notes include Olibanum, Styrax, Amber and Labdanum.

Is Akkad or Dark Vinyl Musk better for summer or winter?

For summer, Akkad is the stronger pick. For winter, Akkad is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Akkad and Dark Vinyl Musk?

Akkad has top notes of Clary Sage, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Olibanum, elemi, Cardamom and Styrax, a base of Amber, Vanila, Labdanum and Patchouli. Dark Vinyl Musk has top notes of Labdanum, Sandalwood and Rose, heart notes of Styrax, Resins and Olibanum, a base of Leather, Amber and Musk.