Bucephalus X vs Akira
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
9%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Bucephalus X takes 4 of 4 categories.
Bucephalus XChoose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
AkiraChoose it for a amber and animalic character. Best in summer, evening wear.
Bucephalus X4/4
Akira0/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Bucephalus X
- Sillage & projection
- Bucephalus X
- Value for money
- Bucephalus X
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Bucephalus X
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Bucephalus XArmafAkiraPisello ParfumWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.98/ 5 · 51 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
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 hate35%Love
41%Like
12%Ok
10%Dislike
2%Hate
51 votes
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
Category winners
LongevityBucephalus X
SillageBucephalus X
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBucephalus XBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
citrus88%
aromatic77%
fresh65%
fruity53%
warm spicy42%
amber100%
animalic92%
musky84%
woody77%
tropical69%
aromatic61%
Scent match9%Clearly different · both aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotGrapefruitGingerPepper
Heart
AppleGeraniumCinnamonLeatherLavender
Base
VetiverLabdanumPatchouliMyrhh
Top
CivetAmbergrisJackfruitPineappleMangoOakmossMuskAmbroxan
Heart
African MarigoldPine tarCarnationBlue LotusMahoganyRoseLily of the ValleyCedar
Base
OlivePalm LeafVanillaAmberCopalIncensePalo SantoMyrhh
InformationalShared notesMyrhh. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring82
Summer91
Fall100
Winter73
Day100
Night85
Spring0
Summer100
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#17,368
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews5
Overall rank#25,344
PerfumerManuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia
Launched—
Reviews8
Category winnerBucephalus XHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotArmaf Bucephalus X opens with a sharp burst of sour grapefruit and spicy ginger, quickly shifting into a sweet, fruit-forward profile on the skin. The initial fresh zing is loud and sharp, but within ten minutes, a clean lavender and crisp apple note take control. As the scent dries down, a warm base of leather and ea…
Reviews →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, Bucephalus X or Akira?
Bucephalus X takes 4 of 4 categories. Bucephalus X is rated 3.98/5 from 51 votes; Akira is rated 2.78/5 from 9 votes. Choose Bucephalus X for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Akira for a amber and animalic character. Best in summer, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Bucephalus X or Akira?
Bucephalus X lasts longest (Bucephalus X 65/100, Akira 47/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Bucephalus X or Akira?
Bucephalus X projects furthest (Bucephalus X 59/100, Akira 39/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Bucephalus X and Akira smell similar?
Clearly different: a 9% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Myrhh.
Is Bucephalus X or Akira better for summer or winter?
Bucephalus X suits daytime wear; Akira suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Bucephalus X and Akira?
Bucephalus X has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit, Ginger and Pepper, heart notes of Apple, Geranium, Cinnamon and Leather, a base of Vetiver, Labdanum, Patchouli and Myrhh. 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.
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