Fragrance comparison

Akragas vs Blue Black

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 27 ratings analysed

Akragas

Ciatu - Soul of Sicily

3.5225 votes

Rank #56,182 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Blue Black

Marc Joseph

4.502 votes

Rank #55,268 CitrusLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Blue Black takes 4 of 5 categories.

Akragas
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Blue Black
Choose it for a citrus and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Akragas1/5

Blue Black4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AkragasCiatu - Soul of Sicily

Blue BlackMarc Joseph

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.52/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 21%Had 3%Want 76%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 38%Had 8%Want 54%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

28%Like

24%Ok

8%Dislike

12%Hate

25 votes

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityBlue Black

SillageBlue Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value92

Category winnerBlue BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy83%

woody65%

amber48%

herbal30%

citrus100%

leather90%

aromatic80%

animalic70%

amber60%

fresh spicy50%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

MyrtleLavenderRumIncenseBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

RosemaryCypressBlack PepperStar AniseMandarin Orange

Base6-8+ hrs

LabdanumPatchouliAmberSandalwoodMusk

Top15-30 mins

LemonBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

MyrtleJasmineRose

Base6-8+ hrs

LeatherAmberCedarMusk

Category winnerAkragasLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter63

Day100

Night83

Spring100

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day92

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men69

Unisex31

Women0

Work 35%Casual 32%Date 23%Party 10%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 30%Work 28%Date 26%Party 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,182

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#55,268

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBlue BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Akragas by Ciatu - Soul of Sicily brings the rugged coast of southern Italy straight to your nose. It opens with an unmistakable splash of tart bergamot and wild Mediterranean myrtle, quickly backed by aromatic lavender and a surprising splash of dark rum. As the sharp citrus settles, herbal rosemary and crisp cypress…

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Marc Joseph Blue Black is a straightforward masculine scent that balances refreshing citrus with rugged leather. The opening delivers a sharp splash of lemon, bergamot, and mandarin orange that energizes your morning routine. As the initial sharpness calms, aromatic myrtle and subtle rose emerge to smooth out the edge…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Akragas or Blue Black?

Blue Black takes 4 of 5 categories. Akragas is rated 3.52/5 from 25 votes; Blue Black is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Akragas for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Blue Black for a citrus and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Akragas or Blue Black?

Blue Black lasts longest (Blue Black 80/100, Akragas 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Akragas or Blue Black?

Projection is very close: Blue Black 67/100, Akragas 65/100 for sillage.

Do Akragas and Blue Black smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Myrtle, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Amber.

Is Akragas or Blue Black better for summer or winter?

Akragas suits daytime wear; Blue Black suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Akragas and Blue Black?

Akragas has top notes of Myrtle, Lavender, Rum and Incense, heart notes of Rosemary, Cypress, Black Pepper and Star Anise, a base of Labdanum, Patchouli, Amber and Sandalwood. Blue Black has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Myrtle, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Leather, Amber, Cedar and Musk.