Chypre Charnel vs Akira
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
17%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Chypre Charnel takes 4 of 4 categories.
Chypre CharnelChoose it for a earthy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
AkiraChoose it for a amber and animalic character. Best in summer, evening wear.
Chypre Charnel4/4
Akira0/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Chypre Charnel
- Sillage & projection
- Chypre Charnel
- Value for money
- Chypre Charnel
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Chypre Charnel
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Chypre CharnelMolinardAkiraPisello ParfumWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.02/ 5 · 281 votes
Have 74%Had 26%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 hate29%Love
55%Like
7%Ok
7%Dislike
2%Hate
281 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
LongevityChypre Charnel
SillageChypre Charnel
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerChypre CharnelBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothearthy100%
woody92%
citrus84%
mossy77%
powdery69%
rose61%
amber100%
animalic92%
musky84%
woody77%
tropical69%
aromatic61%
Scent match17%Clearly different · both woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PeachBergamotOrangeLemon
Heart
Bulgarian RoseIris FlowerJasmineWhite Flowers
Base
OakmossPatchouliVetiverMuskAmbroxanBenzoinVanilla
Top
CivetAmbergrisJackfruitPineappleMangoOakmossMuskAmbroxan
Heart
African MarigoldPine tarCarnationBlue LotusMahoganyRoseLily of the ValleyCedar
Base
OlivePalm LeafVanillaAmberCopalIncensePalo SantoMyrhh
InformationalShared notesBulgarian Rose, Oakmoss, Musk and Ambroxan. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter68
Day–
Night–
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#9,090
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews15
Overall rank#25,527
PerfumerManuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia
Launched—
Reviews8
Category winnerChypre CharnelHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMolinard Chypre Charnel brings a modern spin to the traditional forest-and-moss scent style. It opens with a splash of tangy bergamot, sparkling orange, and a velvety slice of ripe peach that feels juicy rather than sugary. As the initial brightness settles, a dusting of powdery iris, creamy jasmine, and gentle Bulgar…
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, Chypre Charnel or Akira?
Chypre Charnel takes 4 of 4 categories. Chypre Charnel is rated 4.02/5 from 281 votes; Akira is rated 2.78/5 from 9 votes. Choose Chypre Charnel for a earthy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Akira for a amber and animalic character. Best in summer, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Chypre Charnel or Akira?
Chypre Charnel lasts longest (Chypre Charnel 63/100, Akira 47/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Chypre Charnel or Akira?
Chypre Charnel projects furthest (Chypre Charnel 62/100, Akira 39/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Chypre Charnel and Akira smell similar?
Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Bulgarian Rose, Oakmoss, Musk and Ambroxan.
Is Chypre Charnel or Akira better for summer or winter?
Akira suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Chypre Charnel and Akira?
Chypre Charnel has top notes of Peach, Bergamot, Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Iris Flower, Jasmine and White Flowers, a base of Oakmoss, Patchouli, Vetiver 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.
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