Fragrance comparison

Bois de Nuit Intense Man vs Akira

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 21 ratings analysed

4 wins

Bois de Nuit Intense Man

Le Bonheur Perfumes

4.1712 votes

Rank #22,601 CitrusMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Akira

Pisello Parfum

2.789 votes

Rank #24,621 AmberAnimalic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bois de Nuit Intense Man takes 4 of 4 categories.

Bois de Nuit Intense Man
Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Akira
Choose it for a amber and animalic character. Best in summer, evening wear.

Bois de Nuit Intense Man4/4

Akira0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Bois de Nuit Intense Man
Sillage & projection: Bois de Nuit Intense Man
Value for money: Bois de Nuit Intense Man
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Bois de Nuit Intense Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bois de Nuit Intense ManLe Bonheur Perfumes

AkiraPisello Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 33%Had 7%Want 60%

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

50%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

12 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

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate44

Category winners

LongevityBois de Nuit Intense Man

SillageBois de Nuit Intense Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value20

Category winnerBois de Nuit Intense ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

musky92%

floral84%

amber77%

sweet69%

white floral61%

amber100%

animalic92%

musky84%

woody77%

tropical69%

aromatic61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both amber and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotPink PepperOrange OilPineappleLemonApple

Heart1.5 to 2.5 hours

JasmineFreesiaLavenderRose

Base3 to 5 hours

HelvetolideEvernylAmbrettolideAmbroxanMuskPatchouliAmberVanilla

Top

CivetAmbergrisJackfruitPineappleMangoOakmossMuskAmbroxan

Heart

African MarigoldPine tarCarnationBlue LotusMahoganyRoseLily of the ValleyCedar

Base

OlivePalm LeafVanillaAmberCopalIncensePalo SantoMyrhh

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Rose, Ambroxan and Musk. Durations are only published for Bois de Nuit Intense Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer88

Fall38

Winter25

Day100

Night71

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex0

Women9

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,601

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#24,621

PerfumerManuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerBois de Nuit Intense ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bois de Nuit Intense Man by Le Bonheur Perfumes delivers an energetic rush of bright citrus and fresh fruit right from the start. Crisp bergamot, sharp lemon, and sweet pineapple combine with spicy pink pepper and juicy apple to create an immediate burst of daytime freshness. As the initial brightness settles, soft fl…

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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.

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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, Bois de Nuit Intense Man or Akira?

Bois de Nuit Intense Man takes 4 of 4 categories. Bois de Nuit Intense Man is rated 4.17/5 from 12 votes; Akira is rated 2.78/5 from 9 votes. Choose Bois de Nuit Intense Man for a citrus and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Akira for a amber and animalic character. Best in summer, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Bois de Nuit Intense Man or Akira?

Bois de Nuit Intense Man lasts longest (Bois de Nuit Intense Man 64/100, Akira 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bois de Nuit Intense Man or Akira?

Bois de Nuit Intense Man projects furthest (Bois de Nuit Intense Man 58/100, Akira 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bois de Nuit Intense Man and Akira smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and musky accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Rose, Ambroxan and Musk.

Is Bois de Nuit Intense Man or Akira better for summer or winter?

Bois de Nuit Intense Man suits daytime wear; Akira suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bois de Nuit Intense Man and Akira?

Bois de Nuit Intense Man has top notes of Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Orange Oil and Pineapple, heart notes of Jasmine, Freesia, Lavender and Rose, a base of Helvetolide, Evernyl, Ambrettolide and Ambroxan. 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.