Herbes Troublantes vs Akowa
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
47%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Akowa takes 4 of 7 categories.
Herbes TroublantesChoose it for a green and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
AkowaChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Herbes Troublantes3/7
Akowa4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Herbes Troublantes
- Community sentiment
- Herbes Troublantes
- Longevity
- Akowa
- Sillage & projection
- Akowa
- Value for money
- Akowa
- Versatility
- Herbes Troublantes
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Akowa
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Herbes TroublantesGuerlainAkowaM. MicallefWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.25/ 5 · 690 votes
Have 29%Had 6%Want 65%
3.68/ 5 · 407 votes
Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%
Category winnerHerbes TroublantesRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate49%Love
34%Like
12%Ok
2%Dislike
2%Hate
690 votes
36%Love
35%Like
5%Ok
22%Dislike
2%Hate
284 votes
Category winnerHerbes TroublantesMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAkowa
SillageAkowa
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAkowaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothgreen100%
citrus90%
musky80%
white floral70%
powdery60%
fresh spicy50%
citrus100%
aromatic92%
woody84%
cacao77%
white floral69%
musky61%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both citrus, musky and white floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
Herbal NotesWhite MuskOrange BlossomBergamot
No top / heart / base split published
Notes
VetiverCacaoOrange BlossomWhite MuskBergamotAmber
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesWhite Musk, Orange Blossom and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Herbes Troublantes, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring94
Summer100
Fall24
Winter12
Day100
Night21
Spring97
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerHerbes TroublantesMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#6,884
PerfumerThierry Wasser
Launched—
Reviews86
Overall rank#5,698
PerfumerGeoffrey Nejman, Jean-Claude Astier
Launched—
Reviews46
Category winnerAkowaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotHerbes Troublantes by Guerlain offers a clean, green, and citrus scent profile that modernises traditional cologne. Built around crisp bergamot and aromatic herbal notes, the composition opens with a sharp, sunlit brightness reminiscent of crushed garden foliage. As the initial zest softens, orange blossom emerges to …
Reviews →Akowa by M. Micallef is a woody, spicy composition that centers on a mysterious, deep African root accord. With touches of cacao, vetiver, and bergamot, it provides a grounded, earthy profile suitable for demanding men. This scent shines in temperate autumn weather, offering a solid performance that remains noticeable…
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, Herbes Troublantes or Akowa?
Akowa takes 4 of 7 categories. Herbes Troublantes is rated 4.25/5 from 690 votes; Akowa is rated 3.68/5 from 407 votes. Choose Herbes Troublantes for a green and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Akowa for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Herbes Troublantes or Akowa?
Akowa lasts longest (Akowa 79/100, Herbes Troublantes 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Herbes Troublantes or Akowa?
Akowa projects furthest (Akowa 69/100, Herbes Troublantes 45/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Herbes Troublantes and Akowa smell similar?
Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, musky and white floral accords. Common notes include White Musk, Orange Blossom and Bergamot.
Is Herbes Troublantes or Akowa better for summer or winter?
For summer, Herbes Troublantes is the stronger pick. For winter, Akowa is the stronger pick. Herbes Troublantes suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Herbes Troublantes and Akowa?
Herbes Troublantes features Herbal Notes, White Musk, Orange Blossom and Bergamot. Akowa features Vetiver, Cacao, Orange Blossom, White Musk and Bergamot.
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