Fragrance comparison

Magnum Opus vs Akira

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 11 ratings analysed

3 wins

Magnum Opus

Legend's Avenue

5.002 votes

Rank #33,562 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

15%scent match

Clearly different

Akira

Pisello Parfum

2.789 votes

Rank #23,038 AmberAnimalic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Magnum Opus takes 3 of 4 categories.

Magnum Opus
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Akira
Choose it for a amber and animalic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, evening wear.

Magnum Opus3/4

Akira1/4

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

Magnum OpusLegend's Avenue

AkiraPisello Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 24%Had 0%Want 76%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 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

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate44

Category winners

LongevityMagnum Opus

SillageMagnum Opus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value20

Category winnerMagnum OpusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

amber77%

fresh69%

coconut61%

amber100%

animalic92%

musky84%

woody77%

tropical69%

aromatic61%

Scent match15%Clearly different · both amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

PineappleTuberoseBlack Currant Blossom

Heart2-4 hrs

Red BerriesGreen AppleCinnamonAmbroxan

Base8-10 hrs

Tonka BeanVanillaCoconutHoney

Top

CivetAmbergrisJackfruitPineappleMangoOakmossMuskAmbroxan

Heart

African MarigoldPine tarCarnationBlue LotusMahoganyRoseLily of the ValleyCedar

Base

OlivePalm LeafVanillaAmberCopalIncensePalo SantoMyrhh

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Ambroxan and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Magnum Opus, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day53

Night100

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Date 33%Party 30%Casual 23%Work 14%

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,562

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#23,038

PerfumerManuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerAkiraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Magnum Opus by Legend's Avenue delivers an extroverted burst of sweet, sun-drenched pineapple and crisp green apple laced with creamy tuberose. The opening feels energetic and bright. Within twenty minutes, the initial fruit salad yields to cozy warmth as cinnamon bark, sticky honey, and creamy tonka bean settle into …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Magnum Opus or Akira?

Magnum Opus takes 3 of 4 categories. Magnum Opus is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Akira is rated 2.78/5 from 9 votes. Choose Magnum Opus for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Akira for a amber and animalic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Magnum Opus or Akira?

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

Which projects more, Magnum Opus or Akira?

Magnum Opus projects furthest (Magnum Opus 58/100, Akira 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Magnum Opus and Akira smell similar?

Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Ambroxan and Vanilla.

Is Magnum Opus or Akira better for summer or winter?

Magnum Opus suits evening wear; Akira suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Magnum Opus and Akira?

Magnum Opus has top notes of Pineapple, Tuberose and Black Currant Blossom, heart notes of Red Berries, Green Apple, Cinnamon and Ambroxan, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Coconut and Honey. 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.