Fragrance comparison

Artistry vs Akira

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 14 ratings analysed

3 wins

Artistry

MPF

4.205 votes

Rank #43,034 Fresh SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Akira

Pisello Parfum

2.789 votes

Rank #25,527 AmberAnimalic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Artistry takes 3 of 4 categories.

Artistry
Choose it for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Akira
Choose it for a amber and animalic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, evening wear.

Artistry3/4

Akira1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Artistry
Sillage & projection: Artistry
Value for money: Artistry
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

ArtistryMPF

AkiraPisello Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 78%Had 6%Want 17%

2.78/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 6%Had 3%Want 91%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

40%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

44%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

56%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate44

Category winners

LongevityArtistry

SillageArtistry

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value20

Category winnerArtistryBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

amber92%

musky84%

woody77%

citrus69%

aromatic61%

amber100%

animalic92%

musky84%

woody77%

tropical69%

aromatic61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both amber, musky and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

BergamotGinger

Heart2-4 hrs

GeraniumIncenseTea

Base5-7 hrs

Guaiac WoodAmbroxanMusk

Top

CivetAmbergrisJackfruitPineappleMangoOakmossMuskAmbroxan

Heart

African MarigoldPine tarCarnationBlue LotusMahoganyRoseLily of the ValleyCedar

Base

OlivePalm LeafVanillaAmberCopalIncensePalo SantoMyrhh

InformationalShared notesIncense, Ambroxan and Musk. Durations are only published for Artistry, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,034

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#25,527

PerfumerManuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerAkiraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

MPF Artistry is a clean, bright eau de parfum centered around sparkling citrus, aromatic tea, and sheer amber woods. It opens with an instant burst of cold bergamot and freshly grated ginger, creating an invigorating sensation like chilled ginger tea with lemon. As the bright opening softens, herbal geranium and steep…

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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 →

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, Artistry or Akira?

Artistry takes 3 of 4 categories. Artistry is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes; Akira is rated 2.78/5 from 9 votes. Choose Artistry for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Akira for a amber and animalic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Artistry or Akira?

Artistry lasts longest (Artistry 70/100, Akira 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Artistry or Akira?

Artistry projects furthest (Artistry 50/100, Akira 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Artistry and Akira smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, musky and woody accords. Common notes include Incense, Ambroxan and Musk.

Is Artistry or Akira better for summer or winter?

Artistry suits daytime wear; Akira suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Artistry and Akira?

Artistry has top notes of Bergamot and Ginger, heart notes of Geranium, Incense and Tea, a base of Guaiac Wood, Ambroxan and Musk. 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.