Fragrance comparison

Formentera vs Akira

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 10 ratings analysed

3 wins

Formentera

Varriale Profumi

3.001 votes

Rank #65,199 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Akira

Pisello Parfum

2.789 votes

Rank #22,723 AmberAnimalic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Formentera takes 3 of 4 categories.

Formentera
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.
Akira
Choose it for a amber and animalic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, evening wear.

Formentera3/4

Akira1/4

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

FormenteraVarriale Profumi

AkiraPisello Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

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

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · 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

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate44

Category winners

LongevityFormentera

SillageFormentera

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value20

Category winnerFormenteraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

woody61%

amber100%

animalic92%

musky84%

woody77%

tropical69%

aromatic61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both amber, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Orange PeelBergamotCassisLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Pink PepperGeraniumJasmineIncenseGingerClove

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodTonka BeanVanillaVetiverAmberTalc

Top

CivetAmbergrisJackfruitPineappleMangoOakmossMuskAmbroxan

Heart

African MarigoldPine tarCarnationBlue LotusMahoganyRoseLily of the ValleyCedar

Base

OlivePalm LeafVanillaAmberCopalIncensePalo SantoMyrhh

InformationalShared notesIncense, Vanilla and Amber. Durations are only published for Formentera, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night39

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 38%Work 35%Date 18%Party 9%

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,199

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#22,723

PerfumerManuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerAkiraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Formentera by Varriale Profumi brings bright Mediterranean sunshine into a classic barbershop structure. You get an immediate kick of tart lemon, bitter orange peel, and tangy cassis on the initial spray. It wakes you up fast. Within fifteen minutes, warm ginger, pink pepper, and a faint streak of smoky incense add su…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Formentera or Akira?

Formentera takes 3 of 4 categories. Formentera is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes; Akira is rated 2.78/5 from 9 votes. Choose Formentera for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Choose Akira for a amber and animalic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Formentera or Akira?

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

Which projects more, Formentera or Akira?

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

Do Formentera and Akira smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Incense, Vanilla and Amber.

Is Formentera or Akira better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Formentera and Akira?

Formentera has top notes of Orange Peel, Bergamot, Cassis and Lemon, heart notes of Pink Pepper, Geranium, Jasmine and Incense, a base of Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Vetiver. 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.