Fragrance comparison

Man vs Akira

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 118 ratings analysed

4 wins

Man

Puma

3.82109 votes

Rank #16,493 CitrusOzonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

14%scent match

Clearly different

Akira

Pisello Parfum

2.789 votes

Rank #22,548 AmberAnimalic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Man takes 4 of 4 categories.

Man
Choose it for a citrus and ozonic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Akira
Choose it for a amber and animalic character. Best in summer, evening wear.

Man4/4

Akira0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ManPuma

AkiraPisello Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 109 votes

Have 24%Had 58%Want 18%

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

24%Love

55%Like

3%Ok

16%Dislike

3%Hate

109 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

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate44

Category winners

LongevityMan

SillageMan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value20

Category winnerManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

ozonic92%

aquatic84%

sweet77%

woody69%

fruity61%

amber100%

animalic92%

musky84%

woody77%

tropical69%

aromatic61%

Scent match14%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Japanese OrangeLemonMarigold

Heart1.5-3 hrs

WatermelonPineappleJasmine

Base3-5 hrs

CedarOakmossAmber

Top

CivetAmbergrisJackfruitPineappleMangoOakmossMuskAmbroxan

Heart

African MarigoldPine tarCarnationBlue LotusMahoganyRoseLily of the ValleyCedar

Base

OlivePalm LeafVanillaAmberCopalIncensePalo SantoMyrhh

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Cedar, Oakmoss and Amber. Durations are only published for Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter32

Day100

Night32

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex10

Women5

Casual 50%Work 29%Date 12%Party 9%

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,493

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#22,548

PerfumerManuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Puma Man is an energetic, athletic eau de toilette built for quick morning routines. The citrus hits fast. A sharp flash of solvent gives way to tangy lemon and Japanese orange, accented by slightly bitter marigold. Within ten minutes, the citrus settles into a juicy heart of crisp watermelon, pineapple, and breezy ja…

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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, Man or Akira?

Man takes 4 of 4 categories. Man is rated 3.82/5 from 109 votes; Akira is rated 2.78/5 from 9 votes. Choose Man for a citrus and ozonic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Akira for a amber and animalic character. Best in summer, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Man or Akira?

Man lasts longest (Man 52/100, Akira 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Man or Akira?

Man projects furthest (Man 45/100, Akira 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Man and Akira smell similar?

Clearly different: a 14% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Cedar, Oakmoss and Amber.

Is Man or Akira better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Man and Akira?

Man has top notes of Japanese Orange, Lemon and Marigold, heart notes of Watermelon, Pineapple and Jasmine, a base of Cedar, Oakmoss and Amber. 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.