Fragrance comparison

Hunter vs Akira

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 57 ratings analysed

4 wins

Hunter

MAISON ASRAR

4.5648 votes

Rank #5,294 AromaticVanilla

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14%scent match

Clearly different

Akira

Pisello Parfum

2.789 votes

Rank #25,344 AmberAnimalic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hunter takes 4 of 4 categories.

Hunter
Choose it for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Akira
Choose it for a amber and animalic character. Best in summer, evening wear.

Hunter4/4

Akira0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Hunter
Sillage & projection: Hunter
Value for money: Hunter
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Hunter

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HunterMAISON ASRAR

AkiraPisello Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.56/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 26%Had 2%Want 73%

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

81%Love

12%Like

5%Ok

2%Dislike

0%Hate

43 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

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate93

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate44

Category winners

LongevityHunter

SillageHunter

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price value20

Category winnerHunterBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

vanilla92%

sweet84%

fresh spicy77%

balsamic69%

citrus61%

amber100%

animalic92%

musky84%

woody77%

tropical69%

aromatic61%

Scent match14%Clearly different · both aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

elemiLavenderPineappleBergamotLemon

Heart

CedarwoodPatchouliGeraniumLily of the Valley

Base

CaramelTonkaVanillaMusk

Top

CivetAmbergrisJackfruitPineappleMangoOakmossMuskAmbroxan

Heart

African MarigoldPine tarCarnationBlue LotusMahoganyRoseLily of the ValleyCedar

Base

OlivePalm LeafVanillaAmberCopalIncensePalo SantoMyrhh

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Lily of the Valley, Vanilla and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring81

Summer30

Fall96

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex9

Women0

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,294

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#25,344

PerfumerManuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerHunterHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hunter by MAISON ASRAR is a modern Oriental Fougere built on a striking sweet and aromatic foundation. Opening with a crisp, fruity burst of pineapple and zesty lemon, it quickly shifts into a warm, creamy caramel and tonka bean base. This fragrance is crafted for men who enjoy vibrant, club-oriented scents that remai…

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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, Hunter or Akira?

Hunter takes 4 of 4 categories. Hunter is rated 4.56/5 from 48 votes; Akira is rated 2.78/5 from 9 votes. Choose Hunter for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Akira for a amber and animalic character. Best in summer, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Hunter or Akira?

Hunter lasts longest (Hunter 87/100, Akira 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hunter or Akira?

Hunter projects furthest (Hunter 78/100, Akira 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hunter and Akira smell similar?

Clearly different: a 14% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Lily of the Valley, Vanilla and Musk.

Is Hunter or Akira better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Hunter and Akira?

Hunter has top notes of elemi, Lavender, Pineapple and Bergamot, heart notes of Cedarwood, Patchouli, Geranium and Lily of the Valley, a base of Caramel, Tonka, Vanilla 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.