Fragrance comparison

Akragas vs Preux

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 26 ratings analysed

3 wins

Akragas

Ciatu - Soul of Sicily

3.5225 votes

Rank #56,731 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Preux

kari

3.001 votes

Rank #64,891 MuskyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Akragas takes 3 of 4 categories.

Akragas
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Preux
Choose it for a musky and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Akragas3/4

Preux1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AkragasCiatu - Soul of Sicily

Preuxkari

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.52/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 21%Had 3%Want 76%

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

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

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity33

〰 Sillage33

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityAkragas

SillageAkragas

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value92

Category winnerPreuxBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy83%

woody65%

amber48%

herbal30%

musky100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

powdery69%

aromatic61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and woody

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

Notes

MuskCitrusRosemaryIncensePalisander RosewoodBlack PepperJuniper

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesIncense, Rosemary, Black Pepper and Musk. Durations are only published for Akragas, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter63

Day100

Night83

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men69

Unisex31

Women0

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

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,731

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#64,891

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAkragasHigher 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…

Reviews →

Preux by Kari is a fresh, aromatic fragrance designed for men seeking a clean, daily signature. It blends sharp rosemary and cooling juniper with a warm, smoky base of incense and palisander rosewood, making it highly versatile for warm weather. This scent is ideal for post-gym wear or casual office settings.

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, Akragas or Preux?

Akragas takes 3 of 4 categories. Akragas is rated 3.52/5 from 25 votes; Preux is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Akragas for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Preux for a musky and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Akragas or Preux?

Akragas lasts longest (Akragas 72/100, Preux 33/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Akragas or Preux?

Akragas projects furthest (Akragas 65/100, Preux 33/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Akragas and Preux smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Incense, Rosemary, Black Pepper and Musk.

Is Akragas or Preux better for summer or winter?

Akragas suits daytime wear; Preux suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Akragas and Preux?

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. Preux features Musk, Citrus, Rosemary, Incense and Palisander Rosewood.