Fragrance comparison

Luminous vs Akira

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 15 ratings analysed

3 wins

Luminous

Dilís Parfum

3.676 votes

Rank #65,878 White FloralFloral

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14%scent match

Clearly different

Akira

Pisello Parfum

2.789 votes

Rank #24,561 AmberAnimalic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Luminous takes 3 of 4 categories.

Luminous
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Akira
Choose it for a amber and animalic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, evening wear.

Luminous3/4

Akira1/4

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

LuminousDilís Parfum

AkiraPisello Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 23%Had 0%Want 77%

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

17%Love

50%Like

17%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · 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

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate44

Category winners

LongevityLuminous

SillageLuminous

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value20

Category winnerLuminousBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral92%

musky84%

fruity77%

powdery69%

rose61%

amber100%

animalic92%

musky84%

woody77%

tropical69%

aromatic61%

Scent match14%Clearly different · both musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

NarcissusFruitsPeachLemon

Heart1 to 2 hours

Floral NotesJasmineLily of the ValleyRose

Base2 to 4 hours

MuskWoody NotesSandalwoodDry Wood

Top

CivetAmbergrisJackfruitPineappleMangoOakmossMuskAmbroxan

Heart

African MarigoldPine tarCarnationBlue LotusMahoganyRoseLily of the ValleyCedar

Base

OlivePalm LeafVanillaAmberCopalIncensePalo SantoMyrhh

InformationalShared notesLily of the Valley, Rose and Musk. Durations are only published for Luminous, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,878

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,561

PerfumerManuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerAkiraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Luminous by Dilís Parfum is a bright floral fruity perfume designed for daytime wear. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of lemon, juicy peach, sweet mixed fruits, and crisp narcissus. As the initial citrus sparkle softens, a dewy bouquet of lily of the valley, jasmine, and rose takes center stage, creating an air…

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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, Luminous or Akira?

Luminous takes 3 of 4 categories. Luminous is rated 3.67/5 from 6 votes; Akira is rated 2.78/5 from 9 votes. Choose Luminous for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Akira for a amber and animalic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Luminous or Akira?

Luminous lasts longest (Luminous 50/100, Akira 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Luminous or Akira?

Luminous projects furthest (Luminous 42/100, Akira 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Luminous and Akira smell similar?

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

Is Luminous or Akira better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Luminous and Akira?

Luminous has top notes of Narcissus, Fruits, Peach and Lemon, heart notes of Floral Notes, Jasmine, Lily of the Valley and Rose, a base of Musk, Woody Notes, Sandalwood and Dry Wood. 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.