Fragrance comparison

Akragas vs Vanilla Berry

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 26 ratings analysed

Akragas

Ciatu - Soul of Sicily

3.5225 votes

Rank #57,559 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Vanilla Berry

Umma Perfumes

5.001 votes

Rank #55,435 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

Akragas
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Vanilla Berry
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, evening wear.

Akragas2/5

Vanilla Berry2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AkragasCiatu - Soul of Sicily

Vanilla BerryUmma Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.52/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 21%Had 3%Want 76%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityVanilla Berry

SillageAkragas

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value50

Category winnerAkragasBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy83%

woody65%

amber48%

herbal30%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

vanilla69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy 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

Top15-30 mins

RosemaryOrangeGinger

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineRumRose

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodVanillaCacao Pod

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter63

Day100

Night83

Spring0

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day56

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

Date 36%Casual 26%Party 21%Work 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,559

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#55,435

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVanilla BerryHigher 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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Vanilla Berry by Umma Perfumes delivers an unexpected twist on gourmand warmth. It ignores the usual syrupy sugar traps. The opening punches through with zesty orange and brisk ginger, kept dry and earthy by a sprig of herbal rosemary. You might notice a sharp splash of perfumer alcohol during the first three minutes,…

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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 Vanilla Berry?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Akragas is rated 3.52/5 from 25 votes; Vanilla Berry is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Akragas for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vanilla Berry for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Akragas or Vanilla Berry?

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

Which projects more, Akragas or Vanilla Berry?

Akragas projects furthest (Akragas 65/100, Vanilla Berry 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Akragas and Vanilla Berry smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Rum, Rosemary and Sandalwood.

Is Akragas or Vanilla Berry better for summer or winter?

Akragas suits daytime wear; Vanilla Berry suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Akragas and Vanilla Berry?

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. Vanilla Berry has top notes of Rosemary, Orange and Ginger, heart notes of Jasmine, Rum and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla and Cacao Pod.